M Sandrine

OBJECTIVE ________________________________________________________________________________ Organized Litigation Paralegal with expertise in the insurance industry. Industry experiences include Personal Injury, Mass Tort, Immigration and Family law. Skilled in interacting with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. History of incorporating solid knowledge of legal procedures and contract negotiations into each unique situation to achieve beneficial results. Fluent in French. Core competencies: Data Management | Conflict Resolution | Payroll Processing | Negotiation | Comprehension of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | Recruitment and Retention | Personnel Training EXPERIENCE ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ GEICO Staff Counsel – West Orange, NJ Senior Litigation Paralegal 06/2017 - Present Prepare and e-file pleadings at the state level. Respond to clients’ requests via telephone and email. Verify data integrity and accuracy. Prepare discovery responses and track incoming discovery demands. Assist up to 23 attorneys (managing attorneys, seniors, and juniors). Manage a significant caseload. Effectively communicate with court personnel and opposing counsel. WEINER & MAZZEI - Passaic, NJ Litigation Paralegal 05/2015 -06/2017 Organized and maintained documents and case files. Obtained documents, certificates, and approvals from local state agencies. Ensured compliance of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Experienced with mass tort. Called upon witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings. Verified data integrity and accuracy. Served as a liaison between clients, insurance companies, opposing counsel and court personnel. Tracked deadlines and maintained attorneys’ calendar. Assistant to 5 attorneys (juniors and seniors). SOURCE 4 TEACHERS-Essex County School District Substitute Teacher 09/2014 – 05/2015 Provided extra assistance to students with special needs (physical and mental disabilities). Provided assistant to ESL (English as a second language) students. Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts. Distributed tests, homework assignments. Updated attendance, grades and administrative records. Followed outlined lesson plans in a variety of subjects and grade levels. Administered quizzes and exams to test students’ understanding of material, scheduling follow-up lessons on commonly missed topics. Addressed any student behavioral problems. IBEZIM & ASSOCIATES, P.C. - Newark, NJ Paralegal & Office Manager 02/2007 – 09/2014 Managed cases from initial interview to settlement. Monitored and evaluated personnel performance. Recruited and hired qualified candidates for various vacant positions (receptionists, secretaries and paralegals). Assisted with new hired paperwork. Tracked and managed time off and leave. Maintained employees records. Involved in all aspects of pre-litigation and litigation process. Ensured compliance of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Served as a liaison between clients and physicians to ensure comprehension of treatment plans. Experienced with mass tort claims. Filed uncontested divorce. Filed immigration petitions and translated documents from French to English. Translated messages simultaneously or consecutively from French to English, while maintaining the content, context and style. Managed firm’s financial information including tracking and accounting for all expenses. BROAD ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC CENTER - Newark, NJ Medical Billing Secretary 06/2006 – 02/2007 Processed billing, statements, reimbursement claims, post transaction and data. Utilized accurate billing codes and invoicing procedures. Pre-certified treatments and ensured proper processing. General executive administrative duties. EDUCATION ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2017Master of Arts (MA): Law and Governance, Ethics, Compliance, Conflict Resolution, Peace and Justice Studies Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ 2017Post-MA Certificate: Conflict Resolution in The Workplace (HR) Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ 2015Post-BA Certificate: Paralegal Studies, American Bar Association (ABA) approved. Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ 2014Bachelor of Arts (BA): Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration Montclair State University - Montclair, NJ 2010Associate of Arts (AA): Liberal Arts and General Humanities Essex County College, Newark, NJ TECHNICAL SKILLS __________________________________________________________________________________________________ MS Office | Westlaw | LexisNexis | Team Connect | Abacus | Time Matters LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION AND MEMBERSHIP _____________________________________________________________________ New Jersey (NJ) Notary Public Exp. 8/03/2026 Substitutes Teacher Certificate Exp. 01/02/2020 Paralegal Association of New Jersey (PANJ)