Case Management Senior Paralegal

EVELYN L. OZUNA

Bronx, NY 347-***-**** ******.*****@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, New York, NY 05/2023-06/2025

Senior Paralegal

Organized and maintained documentation to large complex case management matters.

Advised attorneys of status dates and changes.

Coordinated and make recommendations for case staffing.

Drafted subpoenas and arrange for service of process of same.

Coordinated document retrieval under the supervision of the supervising attorneys.

Maintained familiarity with key witness files.

Assisted in the preparation of documents for trial.

Attended local and out-of-state trials/arbitrations.

Assisted attorneys with complex caseload research, subject and topic research, and briefing of court cases.

Determined and maintain electronic database needs for large case management; monitor databases.

Summarized depositions, arbitration transcripts, briefs, etc.

Prepared draft responses to pleadings, interrogatories, and requests for admissions for discovery matters.

Coordinated the set-up of electronic media for trial purposes.

Maintained up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing

Supervised the work performed by Project Assistant and/or Paralegal I and II staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the firm’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and providing input into the performance appraisal process.

McGuireWoods LLP, New York, NY 2/2022-12/2022

Senior Paralegal

Performed basic factual research and investigation related to client matters and other due diligence as appropriate, utilizing LEXIS, Westlaw, or other relevant research platforms.

Collected, organized, and maintained documents and files related to legal matters, including documents received from the client, opposing parties or other sources.

Managed calendars, docket and tickler systems, and assists in meeting deadlines

Drafted routine correspondence and memoranda for attorneys.

Oversaw the work-flow of junior level legal support staff and temporary employees.

Drafted discovery requests, motions, and responses.

Coordinated with case team and the e-discovery vendor on all aspects of data collection, production, and electronic file management.

Assisted attorneys in coordinating the document review team/schedule.

Organized exhibits and witness files pre/post deposition.

Assisted in preparation of motions, briefs and responses, including assembly of exhibits and preparing appendices.

Utilized electronic court filing procedures.

Togut, Segal & Segal, LLP, New York, NY 06/2021-2/2022

Senior Paralegal

Assisted attorneys and partners with preparing legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, motions, subpoenas, and discovery related materials.

Managed case files and monitor all corporate reorganizations cases under Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code.

Maintained firm and case calendar with scheduled Hearings, discovery and filing deadlines.

Prepared court filings in New York state and federal court, including cite and fact checking legal briefs, confirming proper citation, conforming filings to local rules and judge’s standing orders, proofreading, and assembling of exhibits and appendices.

Provided deposition and trial preparation, which includes exhibits, binders, photocopying, setting up court reporter, videographers, etc.

Assisted and monitored document productions and/or serve document production to retained professionals.

Coordinated and managed case documents, including organization, substantive review for relevance and responsiveness, and identification of privileged and confidential information; as well as preparation of documents for production including redacting and bates labeling.

Finkelstein, Blankinship, Frei-Pearson & Garber, LLP, White Plains, NY 09/2016-06/2021

Senior Paralegal

Assisted attorneys and partners with preparing legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, motions, subpoenas, and discovery related materials.

Managed case files for federal and state class action suits.

Mentored, trained, and managed junior paralegal and secretary.

Assisted with the interview process for prospective candidates.

Assisted counsel in the drafting and preparation of legal documents, including Table of Content, Table of Authorities, citechecking and proofreading.

Assisted counsel in review and red-lining of Motion, Briefs, etc.

Prepared filings in state and federal courts, including cite and fact checking legal briefs, confirming proper citation, conforming filings to local rules and judge’s standing orders, proofreading, and assembling of exhibits and appendices.

Prepared and handled all electronic filings of all pleadings, motions, and briefs in state and federal courts across the US.

Performed legal research on Westlaw and Pacer.

Served as point person between attorneys, co-counsel, and courts.

Prepared and maintained electronic and hard files, reports, logs and databases of relevant information.

Provided deposition and trial preparation, which included exhibits, binders, photocopying, setting up court reporter, videographers, etc.

Interviewed and traveled to clients to collect documents and data.

Managed and performed other general administrative tasks for the for Partners and associates, on an as-needed basis, such as, schedule depositions and Courtcalls, maintenance of calendars, general correspondence and process service of Summons and Complaints, making calls to plaintiffs.

New York City Law Department, Office of the Corporation Counsel, New York, NY 11/2002-09/2016

Paralegal, Special Federal Litigation Division 01/2006- 09/2016

Managed cases from Notice of Claim and/or Summons & Complaint to trial preparation and/or settlement.

Independently handled 80+ cases with minimal supervision and met all deadlines.

Mentored, trained, and managed 5 paralegals.

Assisted in analyzing and assessing productivity and performance of paralegals.

Monitored the movement of cases and coordinates the flow of legal documents through the various stages of litigation.

Acted as liaison between attorney and NYPD, Dept of Corrections and other city agencies.

Handled heavy discovery requests that consisted of medical records and follow up, federal releases to obtain court, DA, CCRB documents, NYPD documents and other document relevant to the case.

Handled medical invoices, subpoena, prepare and process settlements, heavy phone contact with different city agencies.

Trial preparation, which includes trial and exhibit binders, exhibits, photocopying, etc.

Spearheaded and conducted research on Pacer and Lawmanager of prior civil lawsuit brought against NYPD officers pursuant to the Southern District 1983 Plan cases.

Paralegal, Labor and Employment Division 11/2002-01/2006

Managed case files for federal class action suits.

Trial preparation for federal class action suits, including exhibits preparation, trial binders, etc.

Responsible for incoming and outgoing deposition transcripts, ASCII disks and loading in database.

Assisted in reviewing, updating, and maintaining large case files.

Assisted in preparation of summary judgment motions, including research and exhibits.

Court filing, court errands and archiving

Prepared and process subpoenas, affidavits, summonses, and discovery requests.

Prepared documents for production and maintain document production files.

Performed legal research, case tracking, and docket searches.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Concordance, Summation, Disco, Relativity, WorldDox, Filesite Worksite/, HotDocs, NYCLIS, Citecheck, PACER, Lawmanger, PCLaw, WESTLAW, LEXIS/NEXIS, and Shepardizing. Fluent in Spanish (Writing, reading, and translations), Notary Public, Type 55 wpm.

EDUCATION

Monroe College 01/2003 - 04/2005

Bachelors of Art in Business Management

Katharine Gibbs School 9/2000-4/2002

Associates Degree in Legal Office Administration

New York Paralegal School 11/2001 - 12/2002

Certificate in Paralegal/Litigation Assistant

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