Lindsay Kover

Assist attorney in trial preparation by compiling evidence and documentation.

• Organize exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
• Draft legal documents for various case types under attorney supervision.
• File pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and provide updates on cases.
• Coordinate with external vendors for court filings and service of process.

• Managed all Workers Compensation cases as sole paralegal, coordinating case strategies and documentation to support successful outcomes.
• Drafted deposition notices, court adjournment requests, affidavits, subpoenas, supplemental notices to produce, notices in lieu of subpoena, requests for more specific answers to interrogatories, and answers to discovery, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Trial preparation, i.e., notification to all parties; retrieval of all client films; scheduling of all de bene esse video depositions and scheduling of all trial appearances.
• Heavy interaction with clients including taking detailed initial client intakes, preparation for depositions and exams.
• Prepared expert packages for narrative exams, organizing thousands of pages of records and discovery responses to facilitate thorough case evaluations.
• Preparation of deposition summaries.
• Filing of all Complaints; service of all Summons and complaints.

• Managed large caseloads of 25-40 files per month, overseeing all closings for one of the firm's largest clients from contract signing to closing.
• Conducted multiple closings per month.
• Confirmed client's loan commitment;
• Set up and confirmed all inspections;
• Coordinated timely completion of all CO/Smoke Inspections to facilitate smooth transaction processes.
• Addressed client inspection issues by sending and responding to inspection requests, ensuring effective communication and resolution.
• Confirmed completion of all repair issues.
• Drafted and sent out review letters;
• Extremely detail oriented while being able to work well at a fast pace.
• Seasoned in use of: QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Hot Docs, Westlaw, PC Law, Asana, eCourts

• Sole Paralegal to sole Practitioner who is the Prosecutor and Municipal Attorney of Borough of the Teterboro and Municipal/Tax Appeal Attorney for Boroughs of Paramus and Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey.
• Managed all defense litigation for named boroughs from case inception to conclusion, ensuring thorough representation and adherence to legal standards.
• Facilitated communication between attorney and clients, insurance carriers, healthcare providers, adversaries, other firms, and government agencies to streamline case progress.
• Assisted in handling diverse cases including personal injury, automobile, and slip and fall accidents, contributing to comprehensive case management.
• Prepared all discovery for Teterboro Municipal Court dates.
• Prepared Municipal Agreements and Contracts including Police Contracts, Interlocal Agreements and Shared Service Agreements.
• Prepared all Resolutions and Ordinances for the above named Boroughs.
• Prepared Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Healthcare Directives.
• Worked on multiple Real Estate transactions per week (approximately 2-3 closings per week): Assisted attorney in handling all purchase contracts/sale contracts from signing to closing; worked closely with clients to ensure a smooth transaction process.
• Prepared closing documents including Deeds, Affidavits of Title, Residency Certifications and other related real estate documentation.
• Worked closely with title agencies to ensure all closing documents were prepared in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Prepared Bid Specifications/Bid Packages.
• Drafted Meeting Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and scheduled Municipal Meetings.
• Performed legal research. shepardization;
• Dictated legal documents and correspondence to ensure accuracy and clarity.

• Sole Legal Assistant to Senior Attorney: Specialized in Litigation focused on personal injury, medical malpractice, slip and fall and asbestos defense;
• Drafted pleadings and correspondence for Senior Attorney, managing cases from inception to conclusion;
• Served as liaison among attorneys, clients, insurance carriers, and health care providers, facilitating effective communication;
• Maintained calendar/schedule for multiple associates and partners;
• Processed legal documents to comply with Court regulations and deadlines.
• Gathered and interpreted medical records and reports and provided written evaluation for attorneys;
• Performed work on product liability, sexual harassment and toxic tort cases;
• Performed research to obtain and gather case-relevant data and materials;
• Supported attorneys across various practice areas, including criminal defense, family law, and bankruptcy;
• As Receptionist-(2002-2004) Handled all incoming calls on multi-line telephone system;
• Greeted and tended to all clients prior to their scheduled appointments;