Alexis Bonnette

Assist victims in preparation of necessary documents to obtain a Civil Protection Order. Explain the process of obtaining a Civil Protection Order to the victim. Assist victims of domestic violence in court: This includes:

Legal Administrator/Certified Paralegal - Family Justice Center of Central Louisiana - Pineville, LA

(2022-08)

• Assist victims in preparation of necessary documents to obtain a Civil Protection Order.
• Explain the process of obtaining a Civil Protection Order to the victim.
• Assist victims of domestic violence in court: This includes:
• Meeting with the victim(s) prior to defendant's 1st hearing.
• Explaining the legal proceedings to victim, including the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO).
• Assisting the victim in completing the victim impact statement.
• Reading a copy of the police report, medical records, etc.
• Meeting with the prosecutor so that (s) he is familiar with the victim's testimony.
• Meeting with the probation officer so that the probation officer receives all facts re: the assault and any other pertinent information that the victim may have.
• Provide community referrals.
• Act in a victim's place at a hearing to obtain a TRO when the victim cannot be present in court.
• Establish a presence in criminal and juvenile court as well as City Court.
• Work high acuity long cases of Domestic Violence and stalking, civil and criminal.
• Take crisis calls at the agency; provide support and referrals.
• Work as advocate for all victims - this includes being responsible for case management.
• Make legal information packet to give to victim.
• Meet with victims to explain legal system and options.
• Complete Intakes and Departures.
• Intervene in crisis situations.
• Facilitate agency activities, duties, security procedures.
• Support and aid victims in need.
• Transport clients when necessary.
• Actively carry out community education mandate by providing training for all professional groups but focusing on law enforcement and prosecutors.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and scheduled supervisory conferences.
• Attend training as scheduled.
• Travel to outer parishes.
• Promote the agency's goals and objectives.
• Provide coverage for advocates when necessary.
• Other duties as required by expansion of facility or programmatic changes.

Certified Medical Paralegal - Parker & Landry, LLC - Alexandria, LA

(2022-02)

• Scheduling SMOs/IMEs, preparing all medical to be sent to the examining physician.
• Sending subpoenas and Notices of Records Depositions to medical providers.
• Setting up depositions, in eluding claimants, hospitals, physicians, etc.
• Gathering information to set meeting with witnesses.
• Sort and organize all medical records received.
• Following up on NORD subpoenas to ensure we receive before deadlines.
• Prepare/file Motions with the court.
• Keep medical charts up to date daily, etc.

Dental/Medical Malpractice Paralegal - Bolen, Parker, Brenner, Lee & Miller - Alexandria, LA

(2020-01)

• Create reports for attorneys based on case specifications and attorney requests
• Work with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings
• Develop a case file indexing system that can be used as an active archive for all ongoing and completed cases
• Monitor changes to government guidelines or regulations and submit reports on pertinent changes
• Utilize existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases

Medical Assistant / Orthopedic Technician - Midstate Orthopedic & Sports Medicine

(2021-04 - 2022-02)

• Assist running orthopedic clinics including taking patient calls, scheduling appointments, coordinating patient flow and rooming patients.
• Assisting with referrals to other services such as physical therapy.
• Checking patients vital signs, getting their medical history, and examining patients prior to the surgeons exam of patient.
• Assisting in surgical procedures, setting up sterile items and making sure everything is 100% safe and effective.
• Assisting in ultrasounds, setting up machines, assisting in surgical injections.
• Reviewing medical records and consulting with physician prior to patient being seen.
• Prepare and review medical records prior to physician conducting SMOs.

Medical Paralegal / Legal Nursing Consulting - Faircloth, Melton, Sobel & Bash, LLC - Alexandria, LA

(2017-08 - 2020-01)

• Request, review and summarize all medical records.
• Contact medical providers to set up IME's, medical record reviews, etc.
• Review MRIs, CT scans, etc.
• Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
• Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
• Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
• Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers.
• Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review.
• Enhances trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Legal Billing - Faircloth, Melton, Sobel & Bash, LLC - Alexandria, LA

(2017-08 - 2020-01)

• Issue and distribute invoices
• Process new contracts and sales
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure billing accuracy
• Address customer complaints and questions
• Keep track of accounts receivable and transactions
• Assist with customer account reconciliations
• Prepare and present analytical reports
• Support monthly and quarterly audits and clean ups
• Resolve any issues or mistakes

Medical Secretary/Medical Assistant - Dr Katz Office/Cabrini Hospital - Alexandria, LA

(2015-08 - 2017-03)

• Filing claims with insurance
• Calling Prescriptions in to pharmacies
• Answer phone calls, scheduled appointments and procedures, filing charts, set up meetings, retrieved any info the doctor may need for patients, etc.
• Set up room for spinal injections.
• Reviewed and summarized medical records for physicians review before conducting IMEs.

Diploma/Certification - Paralegal Studies/Pre-law with concentration on medical studies - National Paralegal College (2019-01 - 2020-05)

High school or equivalent - general studies - Grant High School (2009-08 - 2013-05)