Siana Gratia

I’m an experienced litigation paralegal with over 7 years of experience supporting attorneys in complex state and federal matters. With a specialized focus on personal injury litigation for the past 3+ years, I thrive in fast-paced legal environments where precision, organization, and proactive case management make all the difference.
My expertise spans the full litigation lifecycle—from initial pleadings through trial preparation. I’m particularly skilled at managing litigation calendars, computing critical deadlines, coordinating court filings across federal and state systems, and maintaining seamless communication with courts, clients, and insurance carriers. I pride myself on my ability to handle high-volume caseloads while ensuring every deadline is met and every detail is tracked.
What drives me is the challenge of keeping complex litigation matters running smoothly and supporting attorneys so they can focus on winning cases. Whether I’m negotiating settlements with insurance carriers, preparing comprehensive trial materials, or troubleshooting a last-minute filing issue, I bring the same level of dedication and attention to detail.
 

Senior Paralegal

Lerner, Arnold & Winston, LLP – New York, NYApril 2022 – Present
Managing firm-wide litigation calendars and supporting multiple attorneys across diverse state and federal matters. I handle everything from computing complex court deadlines to drafting pleadings and motions, filing discovery documents, and coordinating comprehensive trial preparation. A significant part of my role involves conducting settlement negotiations with insurance carriers and maintaining constant communication with courts, clients, and medical providers to keep cases moving forward efficiently.
 

Paralegal / Office Manager

Law Office of Martin Kanfer – Great Neck, NYJuly 2020 – March 2022
Wore multiple hats in this dual role, overseeing all docketing and deadline management while also handling office operations including accounting and scheduling. Drafted and filed motions, discovery documents, and trial submissions while ensuring the office ran smoothly and efficiently.

Paralegal

Accuserve – Uniondale, NYDecember 2017 – March 2020
Cut my teeth in litigation by processing and filing documents in high-volume foreclosure matters. Tracked discovery schedules and assisted attorneys with trial preparation, building a strong foundation in litigation procedures and court deadlines.

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology-Hunter College
Paralegal Certificate-Completed