Litigation Paralegal with more than 16 years of experience. Strong analytical expertise in performing legal research and conducting investigations for problem solving issues. Skilled in handling the preparation of various pleadings and answering Discovery for litigation matters. Adept at maintaining strong customer relationships, as well as having exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively work with all organization levels.
Experience
Law Offices of Meachum & Starck
SENIOR PARALEGAL
– Supervised Staff Paralegals Between (4 - 14) in practices involving Litigation, Workers' Compensation and Subrogation
– Conducted Paralegal File Audits and Annual Appraisal Reviews– Provided training for Staff Attorneys and Paralegals regarding Federal and State Court Procedures and Corporate Computer Database Systems
Meachum, Spahr, Cozzi & Postel
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
– Prepared Various Pleadings
– Issued Subpoenas for Records and/or Witnesses Trial Appearance
– Prepared Affidavits, Confidentiality Agreements, Settlement Releases
– Prepared Responses and Privilege Logs for Subpoena Compliance Matters
– Coordinated Client and Witness Depositions
– Handled All Phases of Trial Preparation
– Prepared Answers and Responses to Discovery
Illinois State Attorney General's Office
PARALEGAL INTERN
– Prepared Legal Briefs
– Conducted Legal Research
– Handled Court Filings and Spindled Motions for State and Federal Courts