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.
