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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

Prepared legal documents, including exhibits and trial notebooks for court proceedings. Drafted comprehensive range of pleadings, such as Summons and Statements of Claim, while effectively managing correspondence with courts, clients, and opposing counsel. Examined existing conveyance documents to ensure accuracy, legality, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Acted as primary liaison with United States Embassy to coordinate matters of Bahamian and American law and represent firm in client/court communications. Monitored and expedited legal requests to meet deadlines and client expectations.• Negotiated return of stolen property through diplomatic channels as lead liaison with US Embassy.• Played a pivotal role in major litigation case involving American and Bahamian law by showcasing cross-jurisdictional legal acumen.

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

North America Litigation & InvestigationsOrchestrated comprehensive e-discovery processes, data collection, document review, and production in collaboration with Information Technology Services department and external vendors. Collaborate with record management department to secure legacy data and employee files. Directed significant records project to consolidate and assess pertinent documents from off-site facilities. Analyzed Civil Investigative Demands, subpoenas, and complaints to guarantee employees placed on legal holds and preserve company data and documents. Facilitated strategic meetings and interviews with internal employees and external legal teams to fortify case positions. Utilize contracts database to identify, locate and review contracts. Asset to North American legal department to assist in Employment matters, Hotline complaints and product liability matters. • Led a large-scale records project to transition documents to electronic format for counsel within critical deadlines.• Spearheaded creation of sustainable document management system to enhance accessibility and organization for 22 attorneys and 15 staff members.

Florham Park, New Jersey, United States

Mass Tort/ Product LiabilityTrial preparation; including but not limited to reviewing and compiling trial exhibits and documents; reviewing and updating trial exhibit list; reviewing prior testimony (both trial and deposition); summarizing; various research; database searches and review of company documents; deposition designations. Travel with attorneys to provide daily trial support. Draft Subpoenas, Motions (discovery and trial), Orders, and Certifications. Cite check medical records in briefs as well as drafting sections of briefs containing medical history.

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

Medical Malpractice/Insurance Defense paralegal.Obtain, review, and index medical records in conjunction with drafting authorizations for additional records needed. Draft Subpoenas, Motions, and correspondence to clients, counsel, and experts. Track and follow up on all requests and court filings. Plan and prepare expert packages and perform deposition preparation. Responsible for all trial prep tasks, trial notebooks, preparation of exhibits, reviewing deposition transcripts, and preparation of deposition outlines in addition to performing research of medical providers and experts. Communicate on behalf of my firm with clients, experts, other firms, insurance company and courts. Plan and schedule IME (Independent Medical Examination).

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Commercial Litigation paralegalCompile, organize and prepare exhibits, documents, trial notebooks, and indexes to be utilized at trial. Review deposition transcripts and prepare deposition summaries.