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Skills

  • Bankruptcy law
  • Administrative support
  • Team building
  • Estate tax returns
  • Conflict resolution within legal teams
  • Advanced knowledge of federal and state regulations
  • Discovery coordination and production
  • Invoice generation
  • Advanced knowledge of litigation software Workday
  • Real estate and tax expertise

Work Experiences

  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for the trial.
  • Avoided sanctions by 5.
  • Wrote legal briefs, pleadings, and statements that were well-researched and articulate.
  • Collaborated with corporate clients.
  • Collaborated with opposing counsel on discovery agreements and production schedules, streamlining the process and avoiding sanctions by 4.
  • Scheduled 10 attorney appointments and made adjustments and changes using the Tableau application.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to compose detailed litigation strategies, contributing to a Innovation Award-winning legal case.
  • Aided in the company’s strategy to settle large-scale litigation cases.
  • By collaborating with staff to share and implement project initiatives, I was able to exceed specific team goals and resolve time-sensitive issues.
  • Oversaw the productivity, health, welfare, and personal well-being of 6 employees.

Summaries

  • With training in evidence gathering and legal document analysis, he is highly skilled in conducting medical and legal research to support investigations into workers' compensation and personal injury cases.
  • Six Sigma certified
  • Individual who is enthusiastic and capable of working in both a team and independently.
  • Attention to detail, confidentiality, and completion of time-sensitive standard projects have all been demonstrated.
  • He is well-known for his meticulous work.
  • With a background in medical office administration and special education, I am a certified paralegal.
  • Lead Paralegal and team leader with 17 years of experience in program settings.
  • Achieved $13 in cost savings.
  • Results-oriented Miscellaneous professional with data analysis, team leadership, and process improvement strengths.
  • Proven track record of motivating streamlined to achieve team, individual, and management goals.

Accomplishments

  • Supported attorneys by drafting trial plans, synopsizing discovery documents, and highlighting key evidence, leading to 36% success in litigation outcomes.
  • Spearheaded the transition to a new case management software, leading to a reduction in administrative workload by 83% and improved case tracking.
  • Streamlined deposition preparation process for 14 high-stakes cases, effectively reducing attorney prep time by 20% and improving overall case strategy.
  • Trained and mentored a team of 15 junior paralegals on legal research techniques and document drafting, improving overall departmental productivity by 32%.
  • Review and manage attorney calendars and deadlines, ensuring that over 9% of cases meet court-set deadlines without error or delay.
  • Attained and maintained comprehensive knowledge of court procedures, staying up-to-date on local jurisdiction rules, contributing to a 77% reduction in filing rejections.
  • Developed a legal database system that improved case reference retrieval speed by 30% and resulted in more efficient trial preparations.
  • Collaborated with vendors and third-party legal support teams to ensure timely delivery of case evidence, maintaining 100% compliance with court deadlines.
  • Piloted a project to automate document templates for pleadings and motions using Workday, reducing drafting time by 65%.
  • Provided detailed legal support in complex transactional matters including contract reviews and due diligence, resulting in quicker case resolutions for Harbor & Co..

Affiliations

  • Active Member, International Paralegal Management Association (IPMA)
  • Graduate, Advanced Litigation Paralegal Certification 2020
  • Certified in Legal Software Power BI, 2018
  • Member, National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
  • Volunteer, Legal Aid Society, 2023
  • Participant, Federal Bar Paralegal Conference
  • Attendee, LegalTech Conference standard
  • Committee Member, Litigation Support Professional Section, Chicago
  • Participant, American Trial Lawyers Association Paralegal Program
  • Member, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), Paralegal Division

Certifications

  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Information Governance Professional (IGP) - ARMA International
  • E-Discovery Executive Certificate – Georgetown University
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Data Privacy & Protection Specialist (DPPS) Certification – Meridian
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Westlaw Certified Paralegal (WCP)
  • Cybersecurity for Legal Professionals Certificate – Lakeside Partners
  • Certified Legal Research Specialist – program

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