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Research
Public Administration
Litigation Paralegal
Performed basic document and file organization, indexing, coding, data entry and searches
- Created and maintained production logs, case binders and other records assigned
- Performed document quality control, redactions and labeling
- Maintained client / matter specific libraries in hardcopy or electronic format
- Learned and utilized the firm's technology, including firm-wide applications as well as applications specific to the relevant practice group.
- Prepared Interview binders for upcoming depositions
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Paralegal Studies
Communications
Litigation Paralegal
Drafted and edited Pleadings and collected Discovery documents for the firm (civil and criminal cases), corresponded with opposing counsel, and took dictations.
- Created spreadsheets to track client billing and submitted invoices to clients.
- Managed client intake and discovery processes.
- Researched case materials and reviewed deposition transcripts in preparation for trials.
- Negotiated and corresponded with insurance adjusters for personal injury cases to reach settlement.
- Provided legal and administrative assistance for mediations, depositions, and trials.
- Filed legal documents in City, State, Federal and Bankruptcy Courts.
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Paralegal
Legal Studies
Litigation Paralegal/legal Assistant
Managed and responsible for a case load of up to 450 heavily litigated files up to trial and sale
- Drafted legal documents including responses to answers to complaints, pleadings, responses to interrogatories and request for production, affidavits, motions, notices, subpoenas, etc.
- Proven ability to perform autonomously with little supervision while demonstrating sound judgment
- Scheduled and maintained calendar of hearings, appointments, depositions, meetings, and deadlines
- Collaborated with major clients and outside counsel on a daily basis providing status updates, requests and negotiating settlements via email and/or client systems
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year at this job
Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Studies
Legal Studies
Litigation Paralegal
Paralegal for a small litigation firm specializing in liability insurance defense, medical malpractice, asbestos and personal injury law.
- Researched case law on the conflict of law, choice of law and forum state.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, correspondence to clients, insurance companies, and opposition.
- Managed case files and office billings on a weekly to monthly basis.
- Obtained medical records and bills from healthcare facilities and insurance carriers.
- Assisted in securing life-size plaintiff's exhibits for trial securing a $1 million dollar judgment.
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Business Administration/accounting
Litigation Paralegal
Drafted legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, discovery and affidavits.
- Served as liaison between clients, opposing counsel, witnesses and court personnel.
- Involved in all aspects of litigation support including legal research, factual investigation, asset research, medical records and deposition summaries and trial preparation.
- Assisted with trial to include managed trial exhibits, prepared trial notebooks and expert binders and communicate with experts and fact witnesses.
- Provided support on several large, document intensive cases in state and federal courts.
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Economics
Economics And History
Science And Mathematics
Litigation Paralegal
Assisted 7 attorneys at busy civil litigation firm in preparing for depositions, hearings and trial
- Conducted research for securities cases using LexisNexis and EDGAR and filed documents in State and Federal Courts
- Managed all case files and evidence both electronically and in hard copy through stages of discovery, litigation and trial
- Proofread, edited, and cite checked briefs and affidavits extensively, and routinely performed service of process
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Paralegal Studies
Business Administration
Business Administration
Litigation Paralegal
Practice areas included medical malpractice, product liability, insurance, health care, toxic tort, general commercial liability, and criminal defense litigation.
- Worked in all phases of litigation support, case and document management, preparation and coordination of discovery, trial preparation and trial
- Acquired, organized and analyzed medical, corporate, employment and other case- related records
- Conducted witness interviews, extensive interaction with clients, experts and lay witnesses, both orally and through written communication
- Drafted and prepared general pleadings and other legal documents
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Paralegal Studies
Business Administration
Litigation Paralegal
Prepared and filed motions and/or orders for judges' signatures, as well as, prepared and responded to discovery pleadings including interrogatories, request for admissions, and document productions.
- Retrieved medical records, prepared medical records summaries and chronologies and calculated medical specials.
- Managed time entry software, prepared billing statements, financial reports, and fulfilled and/or exceeded billable hour requirements.
- Conducted legal research and acquired working knowledge of Washington State Court rules.
- Scheduled depositions, arbitrations, and mediations and court appearances, as well as managed docket.
- Prepared documents, exhibits, and other demonstrative evidence for trial and arbitration.
- Interviewed and took statements from clients and witnesses.
- Worked independently with little supervision.
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Paralegal
Criminal Justice And Criminology
Litigation Paralegal
Sole paralegal for a litigation team regarding medical malpractice, employment, and breach of contract matters. Also provided support to the workers' compensation attorneys.
- Responsible for analyzing client documents; drafting litigation pleadings, and organized client meetings to review case status.
- Coordinated hearings, depositions and trials
- Designed, drafted, and marketed firm promotional materials.
- Coordinated, designed and managed legal seminars, including guest lists, venue and caterer.
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Applied Science (aas)
Justice Studies - Criminal Justice (gpa - 36)
Litigation Paralegal
- Daily maintenance of approximately 70 complex cases throughout the course of litigation.
- Reviewed, analyzed and summarized medical records and deposition transcripts.
- Assisted in preparation for trial including compilation of trial notebooks.
- Performed electronic filings in State and Federal Courts.
- Managed litigation database with updates and logging of incoming time sensitive discovery documents.