Thomas Keenan

Candidate Information

Email: thomaskeenan__optonline.net@onlyhire.me

Phone: (551) 427-5919 (cell)

Salary Expectation: I would need further information about the benefits of the position before I could present my salary expectations.  For example, if health insurance is provided, I would not need to account for this expense in my salary requirements. 

Skills: Family Law Expertise: Drafting legal documents such as complaints, subpoenas, interrogatories, certifications, and settlement agreements. Managing pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, and post-judgment matters. Trial Preparation: Organizing trial exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders. Preparing for court appearances and supporting attorneys with trial readiness. Client and Court Liaison: Acting as a liaison between clients, attorneys, law firms, government agencies, and courts. Managing communication between clients, opposing counsel, and court staff. Discovery Management: Assisting with discovery responses and reviewing discovery materials for inconsistencies. Investigating and preparing discovery documents for submission. Case Management: Maintaining case files, attorney calendars, and time records. Managing court filing deadlines and ensuring compliance with court procedures. Billing and Administrative Support: Preparing monthly invoices, managing attorney billing records, and maintaining trust accounts. Administrative support, including organizing legal documents and client meetings. Legal Research: Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda to inform case strategy. Reviewing and analyzing evidence for deficiencies and inconsistencies. Technical Skills: Proficient in legal software including Easy Soft/Family Soft, AbacusLaw, and Sage Timeslips. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience with legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.

Current Location: Hawthorne, NJ 07506

Willing to Relocate?: NA

Relevant Experience: Extensive Family Law Experience: Over 10 years of experience working in family law, covering pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, child custody cases, and post-judgment matters. This depth in family law makes him well-prepared to handle complex cases. Legal Document Preparation: Skilled in drafting various legal documents including complaints, subpoenas, interrogatories, legal briefs, certifications, and settlement agreements, which are crucial for supporting attorneys in family law cases. Trial Preparation: Experienced in organizing trial exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders, ensuring cases are well-prepared for court. He also manages discovery and examines evidence to guide case strategy. Client and Court Liaison: Acted as a liaison between clients, attorneys, and courts, ensuring smooth communication and managing court appearances, filings, and deadlines. This directly aligns with the role’s requirements for facilitating communication between parties. Billing and Case Management: Maintains attorney billing records, prepares invoices, and manages attorney trust accounts, demonstrating his strong administrative and organizational skills. Technical Skills: Proficient in legal software such as Easy Soft/Family Soft, Microsoft Office, and AbacusLaw, which would help him hit the ground running in any legal environment.

Work Authorization:

Highlights: Family Law Expertise:

Schultz & Associates, LLC (Hackensack, NJ): Gained hands-on experience in family law, managing pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, and post-judgment matters. Drafted essential legal documents like complaints, subpoenas, interrogatories, and briefs, which directly aligns with the paralegal duties for this role.
Trial Preparation and Case Management:

Weinberg & Cooper, LLC (Hackensack, NJ): Managed trial preparation, including organizing trial exhibits, preparing witness lists, and maintaining case files. Also assisted with discovery responses, certifications, and settlement agreements, ensuring attorneys were ready for court.
Client and Court Interaction:

November & Nunnink, LLC (Fair Lawn, NJ): Acted as a liaison between clients, attorneys, and the courts. Managed court filings, calendar deadlines, and facilitated communication between parties, a key responsibility for the paralegal role in family law.
Billing and Administrative Support:

Weinberg & Cooper, LLC and Schultz & Associates, LLC: Managed attorney billing records, prepared monthly invoices, and maintained trust accounts. His administrative and organizational skills were also demonstrated in maintaining case files and time records for billing purposes.
Technical Skills:

Easy Soft/Family Soft: Proficient in family law software used for managing case details, settlements, and billing, making him highly adaptable for the legal tasks required in this role.

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