Experience

TILT
• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Operations Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present


Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney

• Litigation Paralegal

  • Apr 2019 - Jul 2020

  Responsible to enhance attorney effectiveness and provide litigation support on over 100 auto-negligence matters for Fortune 500 Auto Insurance Company. Duties included: -Legal research, factual investigation, drafing pleadings, prepare reports, oversee all dates, initate attorney diary meetings, client record collection, extensive fact checking, general editing and trial preparation -Review, analyze and summarize medical documents for discovery in mass auto-negligence matters -Oversee the maintenance and organization of firm’s database in compliance with Courts State and Federal guidelines -Required to bill 1800 hours yearly and maintain, enter and submit all incurred administrative expenses -Collaborated with Office Manager to overhaul Team’s administrative procedurces leading to enhanced organization, reduction in errors and increased productivity to meet monthly quotoas -Responsible for priorizing voluminous caseload for demanding client to provide the highest quality of representation Show less



Schefman & Associates, PC

• Office Manager/Litigation Specialist

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2019

  Serve in dual role as Office Manager and Litigation Specialist overseeing all litigation from onset to resolution. Manage all administrative functions, including, but not limited to: -Assist in the research an preparation of filing of all lawsuits, oversee case from inception to resolution, draft and review all corresponence and pleadings, responsible to maintain confidential information, responsible for all case scheduling deadlines, oversee administrative expenses and reduce costs where deemed fit, assist in preparation and distribution of client settlement statements -Requested by Managing Partner for drafting all complex legal documents, special projects and training of new personnel -Responsible for firm’s electronic and paper document organization system on over 150 cases with utmost confidentiality -Lead client relations by serving as point of contact for corporate clients and others by utilizing effective communication while also fostering effective relationships with vendors and court personnel -Assisted in evaluating, selecting and implementing the firm’s new document management system to meet growing firm’s needs thus providing better overall product and procedures. Show less



Akeel & Valentine, PLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager/Paralegal

  • Jun 2006 - Jan 2012

  Provide direct support to four attorneys specializing in Employment Law, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Civil Litigation. Responsibilities to include: -Extensive calendaring, fact-checking, review all incoming and outgoing mail, planning/catering in-house meetings, providing Notary Public services, travel arrangments, organize and maintain client files (database), enter attorney billing, and oversee accounts receivable/payable -Assist in legal research, client communication, review of documentation, drafting and the filing of State and Federal lawsuits; -Responsible for heavy dictation, preparing legal documents, and assisting in the development of discovery with direct client contact and witness statements -Spearhead the introduction of the Courts ‘Electronic Filing System’ to attorneys and staff and collaborate with outside IT Company to implement a document management system to adhere to said requriements -Provided assistance on matters that resulted in verdicts and settlements ranging from $250K to $1.8M. Show less



Century Mortgage Lending

• United States

• Mortgage Loan Closer

  • May 2003 - Apr 2005

  Supported fast-paced, thriving broker with administrative, loan processing and closings during historic time. Able to personally close up to 20 refinances a day, maintain and prioritize heavy workload and deadlines. Supported fast-paced, thriving broker with administrative, loan processing and closings during historic time. Able to personally close up to 20 refinances a day, maintain and prioritize heavy workload and deadlines.