Phyllis Urciuoli
Paralegal Secretary
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About
Dedicated, highly motivated professional possesses 27 years’ experience working in the legal field. Excellent interpersonal skills, positive work ethic and well organized. Prioritize, manage and execute assignments independently and as a team player. Able to multitask, gain knowledge of and master new material quickly, efficiently. I am seeking a position with a firm that supports a professional work environment.
Experience
Interview potential clients, gathering relevant information and explaining the legal process.
Conduct detailed client intakes and entered information into company database. Create new client file and update existing files.
Direct contact with Workers’ Compensation Board, Supreme Court, Criminal Court, Civil Court, insurance carriers’, defense attorneys and medical providers managing the exchange of information.
Coordinate calendar for depositions and make arrangements for court reporters, in staff meetings and appointments
Draft Legal Documents, Stipulations, Settlement Agreements, Appeals, and Rebuttals
Machine transcription (55wpm)
Oversee day-to-day operations, including troubleshooting problems with office equipment, managing inventory and supplies.
Assist Firm with professional liability insurance, as well as health plan enrollment and benefits for partners and employees and miscellaneous tasks.
Delegates responsibilities to part-time employees and trains new office staff.
Education
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND
Medical Billing & Coding Certificate-May 2009
Legal Secretary Certificate-April 2005
Paralegal Certificate-March 2003
Drake School of Business Certificate-January 1999
NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Licensed Notary Public-2001
