paralegal resume example with 10+ years of experience
Detail-oriented Paralegal with exceptional Legal Assistant skills who applies excellent writing skills in drafting briefs, legal memorandums, motions, and correspondence. Conducts all legal business professionally. Adept at collaborating with a diverse range of legal personnel including associates, partners, and legal secretaries. Excellent multi-tasker with a background in Accounting, Payroll, and Auditing.
- Experience in Litigation and Mass Tort
- Experience in Personal Injury cases
- Excellent Computer Skills
- Preparation of legal documents
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Team-oriented
- Client Contact
- Proficient in CaseMaker, LexisNexis, TLO Report Database, WestLaw, and Pacer
- Legal Research
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Preparation of Subpoenas
- Document Management
- Strong Research Skills
- Maintain electronic filing Database
Paralegal Certificate
Coursework in Paralegal Studies
Graduated Cum Laude
Member of Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society
Managed a calendar of hearings for an average of 20 files at any given time.
Negotiated reduction of medical expenses beneficial for client settlement.
Maintained zero complaint from clients.
Castle Rock, CO, 11/2014 - 03/2015
A boutique law firm that focuses on complex litigation matters, personal injury cases, whistle blowers, and fraud investment securities.
- Prepared for trial by organizing case exhibits and evidence.
- Managed the trial calendar and scheduled client appointments.
- Prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Researched documents and publications for details that would establish evidence.
- Researched past cases to for statutes and case analysis.
- Filed Motions, Pleadings, and Notices internally and externally including documentation filing with the court house, Judge, and opposing counsel.
- Supported house attorneys with legal correspondence, response to memos.
- Assisted Legal Assistant with secretarial duties.
Castle Rock, CO, 06/2013 - 09/2014
Full Service law firm representing and advising clients in a wide variety of civil litigation matters including personal injury.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and prepare cases
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, and documents
- Prepared interrogatories and responses
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company databases.
San Diego, CA, 09/2012 - 01/2013
One of the largest providers of human resource and payroll outsource solutions
- Examined and analyze accounting records to determine financial status
- Analyzed financial data and reports for fiscal quarter end.
- Prepared reports for management concerning scope of audit and financial conditions.
- Used Crystal Application system to generate reports from a wide range of data sources.
- Evaluated on-going projects to resolve negative conditions that impact the company.
- Used Oracle Database and audit software to analyze and audit client data.
City, STATE, 2009 - 09/2012
- Processed and met payroll deadline for clients and district managers.
- Classified discrepancies in company database to accommodate efficient productivity among internal finance division.
- Coordinated audit process for finance group
- Researched and identified cost related to sales revenue Contributed feedback in the administration of new account reviews, periodical annual price increases, and the W-2 billing process (1099 forms).
- Promoted to Commission Audit Analyst.
City, STATE, 01/2003 - 08/2007
Fortune 500 company that offers extensive health care administration services and programs.
- Served as liaison for health care providers and Medicaid recipients to resolve internal and external issues.
- Solidified relationship between company and client accounts to ensure revenue growth and customer retention.
- Retrieved and managed data reports.
- Resolved outstanding health care client issues and requests through management information system.
- Ensured all provider Medicaid applications were accurate and complete.
- Facilitated departmental training as needed for initial and post-application process.
- Ensured good public relations were maintained with intermediate client proposal.
Proficient in Word, Excel, Adobe, Power Point, Publisher, Access
Attention to Detail
Creating Legal Memorandums
Citing Legal Authority
Client Relations
Excellent Communication Skills
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Mississippi College School of Law
- Belhaven College
- Belhaven University
- Hinds Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Paralegal
- Paralegal
- Commissions Audit Analyst
- Billing and Payroll Analyst
- Project Coordinator
Degrees
- Paralegal Studies
- MBA
- BBA
- MS Associate of Arts
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