Paralegal

• Sep 2017 - Present

Paralegal

• Nov 2015 - Feb 2017

Responsible for managing and preparing discovery requests and responses in over 160 cases. Prepared trial documents, exhibit binders, objections, subpoenas, deposition notices, and various legal documents. Conducted relevant case investigations and legal research through various databases and investigative agencies. Obtained, organized, and prepared documents for discovery productions; calendared appropriate deadlines. Prepared meet and confer letters in response to discovery received. Liaison between attorneys, clients, healthcare providers, insurance carriers, law firms, and governmental agencies. Obtained and organized relevant case documents, expert materials, voluminous medical records, and medical billing.

Paralegal

• Mar 2014 - Oct 2015

Collected and reviewed case related reports, records, and various supporting evidence. Investigated case facts to compile factual support for briefs, motions, and discovery. Coordinated, prepared, and interpreted complex legal documents including pleadings, discovery, objections, notices, and motions. Analyzed and applied facts pertaining to complex legal issues; prepared supporting reports. Organized and prepared various trial documents including subpoenas to appear, witness lists, jury instructions, exhibit binders, demonstrative evidence, and deposition summaries. Built and maintained close client and vendor relationships; provided frequent case status and client support. Scheduled and attended client medical exams; prepared supporting reports.

Paralegal

• Feb 2013 - Feb 2014

Assisted attorneys in all aspects of civil litigation from inception to trial. Heavy medical record review and organization; analyzed of various records to obtain missing documents. Responsible for gathering and analyzing initial investigative documents and case materials. Case preparation for trial and arbitration; attended trial if necessary. Coordination and calendaring of depositions, appointments, and attorney meetings. Drafted various legal documents including subpoenas and discovery responses. Provided frequent client and vendor support.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

• Mar 2005 - Oct 2012

Managed and organized litigation materials from inception to settlement or verdict. Heavy trial preparation; attended numerous trials alongside managing partners. Developed new computerized information systems in an effort to modernize firm procedures. Obtained investigative documents such as police reports, medical records, bills, and various case related materials. Initial client screening and frequent client communication. Managed and organized litigation materials from inception to settlement or verdict. Heavy trial preparation; attended numerous trials alongside managing partners. Developed new computerized information systems in an effort to modernize firm procedures. Obtained investigative documents such as police reports, medical records, bills, and various case related materials. Initial client screening and frequent client communication.