Karen Borriello

Team Lead Partner Firm Support Team

• Lead the Partner Firm Support team and work with more than 470 partner law firms involved in the Camp LeJeune Justice Act litigation, one of the largest lawsuits against the United States Government in U.S. history.
• Lead the team and oversee the relationship between BLG and our external partner firms to work seamlessly together on behalf of our mutual clients.
• Coordinate communication between our co-counsel firms to ensure alignment on case progress, obtaining necessary documents for the claims and continued assistance with clients.
• Work closely with our co-counsel and their weekly case reports, as well as conduct meetings with our co-counsel to ensure clear communication on our shared claims together.

Camp LeJeune Case Manager:

• Managed assigned cases associated with the Camp LeJeune Justice Act mass tort litigation.
• Communicated directly with clients to obtain their medical and military records, as well as their time at Camp LeJeune. Gave updates on their claim progression.
• Reviewed case materials to ensure file accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinated with internal teams to advance claim development.

• Handled Estate Probate files from beginning to end.
• Transcribed digital recordings, written correspondence, pleadings and more.
• Prepared Orders for Court, and e-filing of documents.
• Maintained legal calendar, scheduling appointments and interviews and providing reminders of court appearances.
• Directed law office operations to maintain seamless attorney schedules.
• Filed pleadings with court clerk using established processes.
• Supported attorneys in client meetings with administrative assistance and documentation.
• Met with clients to conduct interviews and gain case information.
• Maintained the bookkeeping of the office for accounts payable and receivables.

• Cleaned and sanitized childcare toys, keeping play areas hygienic and free of harmful objects.
• Promoted children's emotional development by encouraging respect of others.
• Utilized games, toys and books to develop and improve cognitive skills and physical abilities.
• Assisted in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.

• Worked one tow one with a child with Autism at the elementary level. I was responsible for this child and his daily schedule and routine.
• Alerted teacher of learning or behavioral problems associated with individual students.
• Enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Carried out behavior modification and personal development programs under supervision of special education instructors.

• Busy law firm handling mostly health care litigation, employment discrimination and corporate litigation cases. I assisted in all aspects of trial preparation as well as attending trials to assist the attorneys. I conducted initial interviews with clients, handled scheduling of court conference and depositions.
• Transcribed digital recordings, written correspondence and depositions.
• Maintained legal calendar, scheduling appointments and interviews and providing reminders of court appearances.
• Handled sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality.

• I worked in the Corporate Litigation Department of this firm.
• Handled sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Provided litigation case management to organize cases for court presentation.
• Transcribed digital recordings, written correspondence and depositions.
• Maintained legal calendar, scheduling appointments and interviews and providing reminders of court appearances.

• I worked directly for Donna England, Esq. who handled matrimonial and family law.
• Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
• Screened, directed and prioritized incoming calls to lawyers.
• Calendared meetings, court and trial dates and other legal events for partners and associates.
• Made photocopies of correspondence, documents and other printed matter for filing purposes.

• Calendared meetings, court and trial dates and other legal events for partners and associates.
• Screened, directed and prioritized incoming calls to lawyers.
• Made photocopies of correspondence, documents and other printed matter for filing purposes.

• Supported attorneys in client meetings with administrative assistance and documentation.
• Met with clients to conduct interviews and gain case information.
• Answered incoming inquiries or distributed to attorneys.
• Prepared routine correspondence based on pre-approved document templates.
• Updated case management system with notes, data and reports.