1. Theresa Knight
404 Eighth Avenue New York, 10001
(917) 549-6967 theresalknight@gmail.com
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
PARALEGAL|LEGAL ASSISTANT|DOCKET CLERK
Dynamic Legal Administrative Professional with a proven and successful track record
of 15 years of deep-rooted experience in the legal field. Highly skilled and dependable
manager with an excellent history in client-attorney relations. Keen ability to identify
and successfully resolve issues. Consistently employs professionalism and superior
communication skills to meet company needs. Highly self-motivated with a solid work
ethic, maintaining a strong attention to detail and the maturity to handle highly
confidential matters. A trusted team player who also works well independently.
Seeking a challenging position with an innovative and forward-thinking organization
where I can utilize my diverse skill set and continue to learn and grow.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Electronic Filing Process
Litigation
Legal Research
Insurance Coverage
Litigation
No Fault/Uninsured
Motorist Coverage
Construction
Accidents
Products Liability
Premises, Property
and Security Labiality
Automobile and
Transportation
Lead Paint, Mold and
Toxic Tort Litigation
Administrative
Project Management
Multitasker
Cultural Sensitivity
Handling of Highly
Confidential Matters
Staff Training
Technology Skills: ProLaw, Client Profiles, Aderant Total Office, Microsoft Excel 2007,
Microsoft Word 2007, Outlook 2007, Typing 60-65 wpm, New York State Court E-
Filing Website, E-Watch/E-Law Attorney Registration, E-Filing, Pacer.
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
SMITH MAZURE DIRECTOR WILKINS YOUNG & YAGERMAN, P.C., New York,
NY 2000 – Present
Case Management Integration Supervisor
Coordinate and facilitate the electronic filing of cases with the State courts.
Experienced in registering and deregistering cases with E-Watch and on the New
York State Unified Court System’s E-Filing website.
Keep attorney information updated on the E-Filing Website.
Provide administrative expertise through proofreading motions, tracking all
outgoing/incoming documents sent to inSync Litigation Support, Nassau
Attorney’s Service and Suffolk County Lawyers Service.
2. THERESA KNIGHT Resume, Page 2
Monitor and order all motion decisions from inSync Litigation Support, Unified
Court System and Pacer.
Document court dates from E-Watch Alerts and monitor 325(d) alerts.
Apply decisions and so-ordered data to Client Profiles practice management
system and submit notifications.
Develop, implement and manage court rules guidelines into multi-use database.
Enter court dates and receipts from inSync Litigation Support.
Apply all updates to files and notify attorneys of any updates.
Manage and review all incoming departmental mail and distributed important
information in a timely fashion.
Scan and apply all 3101(d) expert reports and firm retained experts.
Electronically archive all medical expert curriculum vitaes.
Serve as backup support for New Matter Intake and Calendar Scheduling
departments.
Provide leadership, training and supervision to assistant.
EDUCATION
2-year Degree, Business Administration – Concentration in Accounting,
Katherine Gibbs School, New York, NY