Gail Brown

With 20 plus years of experience in legal writing, research, and case management, I am a confident and articulate paralegal. I hold an Associate Degree in Paralegal Science (cum lade) and continuously strive to stay updated with emerging technology in the law. My expertise lies in litigation, personal injury, defense medical malpractice, family law, estates and trusts, and professional liability.

Remote Paralegal at Meggesto Law, James A. Meggesto, Esq. (2022-06 – Present)

Consistent communication with a New York attorney specializing in matrimonial law, litigation and estates and trusts. Assist in creating correspondence and documents using digital dictation, manage documents through the MyCase Case Management System, prepare various legal documents such as Complaints, Answers, Discovery, and Motions for e-filing in the NYSCEF system.

• Consistent communication with a New York attorney specializing in matrimonial law, litigation and estates and trusts
• Assist in creating correspondence and documents using digital dictation
• Manage documents through the MyCase Case Management System
• Prepare various legal documents such as Complaints, Answers, Discovery, and Motions for e-filing in the NYSCEF system
• Reach out to clients to provide case updates
• Generate time and billing statements for clients
• Dedicate approximately 10-15 hours per week to these tasks

Personal Injury Paralegal at Law Office of Albert G. Reese, Jr. (2018-08 – 2019-12)

In charge of managing all personal injury cases for a Pittsburgh attorney, including conducting client interviews, and providing ongoing support throughout the duration of their case.

• Managed all personal injury cases
• Conducted client interviews
• Provided ongoing support throughout the duration of cases
• Drafted Complaints, Answers, and discovery documents
• Handled correspondence and created documents to insurance carriers, other legal professionals, and healthcare providers
• Obtained necessary medical records, police reports, and accident reports
• Prepared demand packages for settlement negotiations or potential litigation
• Efficiently organized and managed client files
• Maintained attorney's schedule for litigation and court dates

Pennsylvania Notary Public/Loan Signing Agent at Complete Mobile Notary Services (2002-06 – Present)

As a commissioned notary public in Pennsylvania, specialize in providing mobile notary services for individuals, legal entities, and real estate transactions.

• Specialized in mobile notary services for individuals, legal entities, and real estate transactions
• Experienced in loan signing notary services for closings
• Assisted with the identification process for all document notarizations
• Offered document delivery
• Provided court filings to various court agencies, judges and other counsel with courtesy documents
• Provided oath practice services
• Ability to perform remote online notarizations as an electronic notary
• Performed DocuSign signings when needed

Legal Secretary/Floater/Trainer at Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney, PC (2010-03 – 2015-10)

Served as a Legal Secretary for various departments within the firm, including reception, conferences, and library assistance. Additionally, provided support to the Secretarial Services Department by assisting with transcription, correspondence creation, and document preparation across multiple practice areas.

• Served as a Legal Secretary for various departments, including reception, conferences, and library assistance
• Provided support to the Secretarial Services Department with transcription and document creation
• Covered assignments across departments such as Worker's Compensation, Litigation, Financial/Corporate, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Intellectual Property, Labor, and Employment
• Assisted supervisor with administrative projects including expense reports, travel arrangements, and event organization
• Worked as an Interim Assistant to the CEO managing travel arrangements and billing through Concur
• Coordinated conference calls and meetings
• Served as a Secretarial mentor team lead providing guidance and training to new floaters, temporary hires, and secretaries
• Conducted cross-training sessions for travel and expense reporting procedures within the Word Processing Department

Legal Secretary at Burns, White & Hickton, LLC (2009-07 – 2010-03)

Provided support as a flexible Legal Secretary across different departments by transcribing dictations, managing calls, establishing files, maintaining client records, and coordinating meetings.

• Provided support as a flexible Legal Secretary across different departments
• Transcribed dictations
• Managed calls
• Established files and maintained client records
• Coordinated meetings
• Served as an on-call resource for absences, special assignments, and projects
• Worked with departments such as Social Security, Worker's Compensation, Civil Litigation, Railroad Litigation, and Defense Medical Malpractice

Associate's Degree in Paralegal Program – CCAC (2025-05) Associate's Degree in Legal Secretarial Science – Duff's Business Institute (1982-06)