Legal Assistant, 09/2001 to 05/2003
Tolmatsky & Welter Law Offices, Ltd. – Northbrook, IL 60062
Provided legal and administrative support for civil litigation firm
Interviewed clients for case intake
Drafted legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, interrogatories, subpoenas and affidavits
Scheduled depositions, hearings and independent medical examinations
Assisted with trial preparation, communicated with experts and fact witnesses
Paralegal, 06/2003 to Current
Gruzmark Law Offce, LLC – Glenview, IL
Obtain and analyze medical records, calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages and property damage
Prepare demand packages to insurance carriers and defense counsels
Prepare, edit and revise Confidential Disclosure Agreements and HIPAA Authorization documents
Review and reconciliation of medical bills and health insurance EOBs
CPT and ICD-9 coding