Iryna Olefir
Litigation Paralegal
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Legal professional with 8+ years of experience in litigation support, insurance defense, and personal injury law, transitioning into legal technology and AI-assisted workflows. Proven ability to manage complex case data, analyze legal documentation, and work with digital legal systems.
Skilled in drafting of legal documents, legal research, with strong adaptability to emerging technologies, including AI-assisted legal tools. Seeking a role in legal operations, legal tech, or AI training for legal applications.
Experience
Litigation Paralegal (Insurance Defense)
Peknic, Peknic and Schaefer, LLC, Long Beach, NY
06/2024 – Present
Manage and organize high-volume litigation case files across digital and physical systems
Draft, review, and file legal documents in compliance with court procedures
Coordinate IMEs and EBTs, optimizing scheduling workflows
Work with structured legal data and documentation, ensuring accuracy and consistency
Support attorneys in document-heavy processes increasingly augmented by digital tools
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Litigation Paralegal (Personal Injury)
Gabriel Law Firm, P.C., Rockville Centre, NY
05/2022 – 05/2024
Conduct in-depth legal and factual research to support litigation strategy
Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
Manage case timelines and documentation workflows
Analyze case data and medical records to support claims development
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E-Commerce Operations Manager
OK Provisions Inc., Brooklyn, NY
12/2019 – 05/2022
Analyzed sales and operational data to drive business decisions
Managed digital product content and inventory systems
Developed process efficiencies through structured data tracking
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Legal Assistant The Forzano Law Firm, Brooklyn, NY
12/2016 – 03/2020
Managed client intake and case lifecycle from onboarding to resolution
Maintained case files and ensured timely follow-ups
Supported attorneys with litigation preparation and documentation
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Clerical Worker / Immigration Support
Immigration Service for New Americans, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
01/2013 – 10/2015
Prepared and filed immigration petitions and supporting documentation
Provided translation and client support services
Maintained accurate records and status tracking
Education
Associate Degree in Legal Studies
New York City College of Technology (CUNY), Brooklyn, NY
09/2014 – 12/2016
Master’s Degree in Linguistics
Kyiv National Linguistic University, Ukraine
01/2001 – 05/2006
