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LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Summary
Paralegal offering an extensive legal skill set, proficiency in managing large caseloads and capacity to meet deadlines. Familiar with investigation techniques for civil, criminal and transactional cases. Employs excellent research skills in a diverse range of legal research databases.
Skills
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Experience
LITIGATION PARALEGAL, 03/2013 － CurrentCompany Name － City, State
- Assist attorneys in answering interrogatories; interview clients of all ethnic backgrounds. Respond to Discovery by preparing discovery responses and keeping track of critical due dates. Involved in all aspects of litigation support including legal research, factual investigation, medical records review, document management, and trial preparation. Assist attorneys in preparing motions and research legal points in connection with the pending case. Assist attorneys in interviewing witnesses prepatory to and during trials as necessary. Perform legal research through Lexis Nexis or Westlaw. Prepare subpoenas for trial review. Prepare motions to compel discovery, motions for depositions, motions for sanctions and various other motions. Obtain and review medical records at the direction of trial attorneys and have them reviewed by experts as necessary. Work extensively with claims adjusters, attorneys' offices, and agents to obtain additional information for discovery, client intake, trial exhibits, and subpoenas. Assist attorneys in interviewing clients in both English and Spanish. Train new employees with little or no experience with Paralegal procedures, software and case specific duties.
CLAIMS ADJUSTER, 03/2000 － 03/2013Company Name － City, State
Investigate fraudulent claims, Investigate vehicle accidents, determine at fault accidents, contact clients, set-up vehicle inspections, prepare written documentation to the Department of Insurance. Settled cases at 80%.
SENIOR CASE MANAGER, 02/1996 － 09/2000Company Name － City, StateSupervise and manage case management department in preparing at risk youth for high school graduation. Report to the State for funded program showing progress reports .
Education and Training
1996Cerritos College － City, StateParalegalABA Certification.
California State University Long Beach － City, StateBachelor of ArtsPolitical Science
Trinity Law School － City, StateJ.D.LAW
2017Real Estate U － City, StateReal Estate AgentCompleted program for Real Estate license from an accredited California Bureau of Real Estate school.
Activities and Honors
Top Honors in Alternative Dispute Resolutions in Law School.
Language Proficiency Certificate- Reading, writing and fluent in Spanish.
21st Century Insurance -Customer Service Award.
Member of the Los Angeles Paralegal Association.
Personal and Professional References Availale Upon Request.
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School Attended
- Cerritos College
- California State University Long Beach
- Trinity Law School
- Real Estate U
Job Titles Held:
- LITIGATION PARALEGAL
- CLAIMS ADJUSTER
- SENIOR CASE MANAGER
Degrees
- Paralegal
Bachelor of Arts Political Science
J.D. LAW
Real Estate Agent
