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Hi, I’m Stephanie Gontariu—a Personal Injury paralegal and Criminal Justice graduate. I pride myself on being a reliable corporate colleague with a strong focus on client communication, meticulous file organization from start to finish, and efficient time management.
I have supported legal teams both remotely and in office settings, handling administrative tasks, scheduling, payroll, and document preparation to help cases move smoothly and accurately.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Office Manager at Multiplex Network LLC
April 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024Handle all administrative tasks and phone calls; Processed job postings, interviews, and hiring processes; Managed and oversaw payroll; Managed days off/vacations, job promotions, and insurance matters; Set up meetings; Filing paperwork; Created a database system for the company.
Legal Secretary at The Law Offices of Kevin T. Grennan
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023Managed case files (40+); Worked with the managing attorney and supervisor to disperse tasks; Took intake calls with clients and documented important calls and tasks; Followed up with clients regarding their case; Prepared dense legal and medical packages for courts and defense attorneys; Worked with NYC EF, e-Law, Microsoft Office, and eCourts.
Paralegal at Hedayati Law Group
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022Managed case files; Handled intake calls with empathy; Took intakes alone with clients and transferred/documented important calls or tasks; Created Excel spreadsheets with keen accuracy; Worked with NYC EF, e-Law, Microsoft Office, and eCourts.
Paralegal at Zlotolow & Associates
July 1, 2019 - February 28, 2021Managed case files (average 40+ cases); Assisted the managing paralegal to disperse tasks; Took intakes alone with clients and documented important calls or tasks; Created Excel spreadsheets with accuracy; Worked with NYC EF, e-Law, Microsoft Office, and eCourts.
Paralegal at Salanger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro
February 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019Filed/served defendants, witnesses, and municipalities; Followed up with clients and treatment facilities; Accessed sensitive information in NYSC EF; e-Law, Microsoft Office, and eCourts.
Legal Assistant at The Law Offices of Robert E. Schleier
September 1, 2014 - January 31, 2019Trained interns and new employees; Drafted and responded to legal documents; Prepared settlement packages; Assisted with Motion and Deposition preparations; Translating English and Spanish through verbal and written contexts; Obtained updates with CMS and HHS when opening and closing files; Followed up with case status; Organized and scanned documents to the proper file.
Case Manager Intern at EAC Nassau TASC
September 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017Called clients, attorneys' office staff, legal clerks, and judges for follow-ups; Wrote memos and notes on the office portal; Transported inmates from prison to housing programs under supervision of the case manager; Handled intakes and questionnaires with supervisor regarding eligible non-violent substance abuse clients.
Case Manager Intern at EA Nassau Tasc, Hempstead, NY
September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017Called clients, attorneys, police officers, legal clerks, and judges for follow-ups; transported inmates to housing programs under supervision; handled intake notes with supervisor and assisted with eligible non-violent substance abuse client cases.
Education
Bachelor's Degree (Magna Cum Laude) at Adelphi University
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Associate's Degree (Liberal Arts) at Suffolk Community College
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Bachelor's Degree at Adelphi University
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026Associate Degree at Suffolk Community College
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026Qualifications
LLQP - Life License Qualification Program
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Notary LLQP (Life License Qualification Program)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026Industry Experience
Professional Services, Government, Education
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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