Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Resume:
Marilyn Mercado-Lopez
Belleville NJ 07109
***********@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a challenging position in a legal environment where I can utilize my extensive years of experience as a Paralegal
Computer Windows XP, Excel 2007, Access 2007, Word 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Outlook 2007
Skills:
McGivney and Kluger, Florham Park, NJ 2001-2010
Senior Litigation Paralegal
• Analyzed initial pleadings, determined proper jurisdiction and entered information into case processing system, and prepares case for service
• Processed initial claim deficiencies which may include drafting deficiency notice
• Analyzed and review subsequent pleadings, including answer, counterclaims, cross-claims, and third–party claims
• Worked with co-defense and national trial counsel
• Maintained multi state litigation database
• Reviewed all motions, discovery responses, and prepares time-sensitive documents for submission
• Reviewed settlement releases and stipulation of dismissals and forward for processing and payment
• Reviewed and processed mail
• Worked directly with trial team and handled a broad range of case management responsibilities
• Served as firm Liaison between attorneys and insurance carriers
• Maintained open lines of communication and satisfaction of deadlines through execution of dated correspondence
• Performed computerized and research to obtain and gather case-relevant data and materials
• Prepared content specific case files for attorneys reflecting supporting forms, documentation, and photo copies to use during outside appearances
• Closed settled/withdrawn cases within expected timeframe for database information
• Administrative duties including, training of all new paralegals, client billing, maintaining/updating the firm database
Water, McPherson, McNeill, Secaucus, NJ 1989-2001
Litigation Paralegal
• Responsible for initial case set-up in the database and performed conflict searches
• Prepared the initial draft to answer, designations, discovery responses, and deposition notice
• Receipt and review of deposition summaries from various attorneys and then enter in database
• Reviewed all incoming mail; and then forwarding to attorney handling the case
• Assisted with case management duties, from open of the file through trial part
• Maintained case files and perform other duties as requested by attorneys
• Managed both electronic and physical litigation filing systems
• Closed settled/withdrawn cases within expected timeframe for database information
Education: Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, NJ
Certificate in Microsoft Office
References: Will gladly be furnished upon request
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