Yohayna S. Madera

Managing Asbestos Bankruptcy Paralegal @The Williams Law Firm, P.C

New York, NY, US

Oversee and manage the firm’s Asbestos Bankruptcy Department, ensuring efficient case workflow and regulatory compliance across multiple trust systems-Prepare and process asbestos bankruptcy claim packages, including file setup, trust selection, document review, and claim submission-Respond to claim deficiencies and submit corrections to facilitate timely approvals and settlements-Coordinate processing of settlement releases and disbursement of payments from both bankruptcy trusts and viable defendants-Serve as Office Manager, overseeing daily administrative operations and staff support-Draft and electronically file all Summons and Complaints using the New York State Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF) system-Draft and serve Letter Applications for NYCAL In-Extremis Trial Cluster(s), managing urgent filings for critically ill plaintiffs-Prepare and serve Plaintiff Answers to Interrogatories, ensuring completeness and compliance with discovery deadlines-Request and manage retrieval of essential records including medical, Social Security, union, and military documentation-Maintain the firm’s Statute of Limitations database, ensuring timely case action and filings to preserve clients’ rights-Conduct initial intake calls and manage all incoming client leads with professionalism and urgency-Handle ongoing client communications, updating clients on case status, court proceedings, and settlement timelines-Interview clients in-person and over the phone to gather detailed asbestos exposure histories and medical background for claim preparation.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)