Cary Carricato
Windsor
Summary
Skilled certified paralegal with broad experience in legal research, document drafting, trial preparation, and case management. Strong communication skills and adept at building relationships with clients and fellow professionals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Paralegal
Caplan & Earnest LLC
Boulder
10.2021 - Current
- Drafted legal briefs, motions, and pleadings to support case strategies and enhance legal arguments.
- Drafted, edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery requests.
- Prepared Board and other Regulatory responses concerning licensing matters.
- Coordinated court calendars and deadlines to ensure timely compliance with legal requirements.
- Facilitated communication between clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to streamline case progress.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Paralegal
Fort Collins City Attorney's Office
Fort Collins
04.2014 - 10.2021
- Supported Public Safety and Internal Services Sections (Police, Code Enforcement, Municipal Court, Special Agency Session, Marijuana and Liquor License Enforcement, Compliance & Regulatory Functions, Administrative Hearings, Finance, Economic Health, Real Estate, Human Resources)
- Work with assigned attorney on Litigation, Risk Management, and Worker's Compensation
- Supervised and trained new paralegals and legal assistants, enhancing team capabilities and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed statistical information and legislation for City Council and CORA reporting, ensuring compliance and informed decision-making.
- Provided back-up support on Water cases and utility assignments
- Led special projects including ethics review board, website design/update, legislative review committee, effective meetings team, quarterly report, and annual litigation reports, contributing to organizational improvements.
Paralegal
Flanders, Elsberg, Nash, Herber & Dunn, LLC
Longmont
12.2012 - 03.2014
- Researched, drafted, and filed Complex Motions and Responses
- Prepared for and attended mediations, court hearings and trials
- Maintained client contact to prepare necessary documentation; liaised between attorney and client, clarifying procedural details of legal actions.
- Drafted correspondence and memoranda
- Participated in staffing sessions, providing actionable suggestions for case strategies and next steps.
- Arranged meetings, organized calendars, and prepared trial and exhibit notebooks
- Documented files meticulously and billed client tasks, ensuring accurate representation of work performed.
Paralegal/Office Manager
Swift & Bramer, LLP / Lind, Lawrence & Ottenhoff, LLP
Windsor
06.2006 - 11.2012
- Interviewed potential clients, witnesses, and police officers to gather critical information for case preparation.
- Liaised between attorney and client, clarifying procedural details of legal actions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Researched, drafted, and filed Complex Motions and Responses
- Prepared for and attended mediations, arbitrations, court hearings and trials
- Drafted correspondence and memoranda
- Ensured compliance with insurance company reporting requirements and maintained solid working relationships with client and insurance company representatives.
- Managed Accounts Payable, billing (including Third Party System), and accounts receivable
- Managed technological needs, troubleshooting and resolving computer issues to ensure smooth office operations.
- Attended staffing sessions on cases making suggestions for actions to be taken concerning each case
Paralegal
Ciancio & Associates, P.C
Westminster
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Researched, drafted, and filed Motions and responses
- Maintained daily client contact to prepare documentation; liaised with attorney and client to clarify procedural details of legal actions.
- Prepared for and participated in mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings to support case strategies.
- Drafted correspondence and memoranda
- Arranged meetings, organized calendars, and prepared trial and exhibit notebooks
- Contributed to staffing sessions by providing case insights and recommending actions for effective case management.
Paralegal
Robert T. Hinds, Jr, Associates, P.C
Greenwood Village
11.2000 - 07.2004
- Researched, drafted, and filed Motions and Responses
- Maintained daily client contact to prepare necessary documentation; served as liaison between attorney and client to clarify procedural details of legal actions
- Prepared for and attended mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings
- Coordinated Paralegal Intern Program, enhancing onboarding and training for interns
- Drafted correspondence and memoranda
- Arranged meetings, organized calendars, and prepared trial and exhibit notebooks
- Attended staffing sessions on cases making suggestions for actions to be taken concerning each case
- Prepared Legal related presentations and speak at Continuing Legal Education Seminars
- Assessed technology needs and recommended upgrades to improve firm operations.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Political Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01-1998
General Paralegal Practice Program ABA approved Paralegal Certificate -
Denver Paralegal Institute
Denver, CO01-1998
Skills
- Colorado Courts Filing System
- United States District Court ECF filing system
- Lexis/Nexis
- WESTLAW
- Timeslips
- PC Law
- Prolaw
- Amicus Attorney
- Relativity
- Logikcull
- LEXUS
- LOIS
- LawToolbox
- Microsoft Office applications
Timeline
Healthcare Paralegal
Caplan & Earnest LLC
10.2021 - Current
Paralegal
Fort Collins City Attorney's Office
04.2014 - 10.2021
Paralegal
Flanders, Elsberg, Nash, Herber & Dunn, LLC
12.2012 - 03.2014
Paralegal/Office Manager
Swift & Bramer, LLP / Lind, Lawrence & Ottenhoff, LLP
06.2006 - 11.2012
Paralegal
Ciancio & Associates, P.C
07.2004 - 06.2006
Paralegal
Robert T. Hinds, Jr, Associates, P.C
11.2000 - 07.2004
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Political Science
Colorado State University
General Paralegal Practice Program ABA approved Paralegal Certificate -
Denver Paralegal Institute