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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary

Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Known for exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality. Familiar with a variety of computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, West Law, Lexus Nexus, Abacus, Complementor). Maintained and processed client records, files and legal documents in a highly organized, efficient and precise manner with a demonstrated commitment to excellence. Fourteen(14) years of experience in a professional Law Firm environment providing top-notch assistance to attorneys and lawyers by possessing excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional knowledge of legal terminology seeking to relocate to continually improve and extend my personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for further professional growth.

Skills
  • Content
  • Clients
  • Documentation
  • Financial
  • Forms
  • Legal documents
  • Medical Billing
  • Notary Public
  • Sales
  • Settlements
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Credit disputes
  • Confidentiality
  • Financial and estate planning
  • Administrative support
  • Negotiation
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Document preparation
  • Team Leadership
  • Employee training
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Document filing
  • Legal jargon knowledge
  • Case Management
Work History
Paralegal, 08/2006 - 01/2018
Cdw Madison, WI,
  • 12205 (Notary Public - November 2010)
  • Report to eleven Attorneys with broad range responsibilities that encompass the timely and complex preparation of Settlement agreements and cases
  • Liaison between attorneys and clients
  • Ensure open lines of communication and satisfaction of deadlines through execution of dated correspondence
  • Maintaining and processing client records, files and legal documents in a highly organized, efficient and precise manner with a staff of five
  • Collaborated with Collections, Medical Billing, Pharmaceutical providers and Financial Institutions regarding clients matters
  • Ensure open lines of communication and satisfaction of deadlines through execution of dated correspondence
  • Liaison between attorneys and clients
  • Maintaining and preparing content specific case files for attorneys reflecting supporting forms, documentation, and photographs to use during Court proceedings
  • Maintained ongoing communication with attorneys and clients from point of referral to facilitating and expediting case settlements to monetary awards
  • Accurately handled data entry for clients into company-based software
  • Developed and managed settlement cases until completion with the guidance of attorneys
  • Researched innovative methods of adding value to key client relationships by providing timely material to facilitate frequent interactions with clients
  • Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
  • Reduced project lags by coaching staff on best practices and company processes
  • Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports, including employee success and revenue reports
  • Supervised appointment scheduling for 2 attorneys and made adjustments and changes through Complementor application
  • Trained and managed 6 employees in best practices and protocols to realize maximum productivity
  • Assisted with client settlement interviews taking meticulous notes for inclusion in reports
  • Answered/Returned all client calls within a 24 hours time frame to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information
  • Drafted correspondence and settlement documentation and disseminated materials to appropriate parties
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database
  • Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data
Paralegal, 09/2005 - 07/2006
Cdw San Diego, CA,
  • Report to five Attorneys with broad range responsibilities
  • Liaison between attorneys and clients
  • Ensure open lines of communication and satisfaction of deadlines through execution of dated correspondence
  • Maintaining and processing client records, files and legal documents in a highly organized, efficient and precise manner
  • Accurately handled data entry clients into company-based software
Server, 07/1989 - 10/1996
Stan Clark Companies Tulsa, OK,
  • Greeting and assisting customers to their tables
  • Inform customers of daily specials
  • Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request
  • Serve food and/or beverages to patrons; prepare and serve specialty dishes at tables as required
  • Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
  • Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning
  • Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes
  • Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens
Education
Bachelor of Science: Legal Studies, Expected in 2003
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Sage College - Albany, NY
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Associate of Science: Science, Expected in 2002
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Maria College - Albany, NY
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High School Diploma: , Expected in 1984
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Linton High School - Schenectady, NY,
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Accomplishments
  • Strong written and communication skills.
  • Detail oriented; adherence to deadlines and budgets.
  • Ensure open lines of communication and satisfaction of deadlines through execution of dated correspondence and filings.
  • Promoted to Senior Paralegal after 6 years of employment.
  • Managed more than 1000 client caseloads.
  • Documented and resolved workers compensation claims which lead to Section 32 Settlements.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Sage College
  • Maria College
  • Linton High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Paralegal
  • Paralegal
  • Server

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Associate of Science
  • High School Diploma

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