Emily D. Jelinek

Experienced paralegal with 10+ years of experience supporting attorneys in workers' compensation defense and plaintiff litigation. Skilled in case management, legal billing, document preparation, discovery, client communications, and litigation support. Proficient in Aderant Total Office, legal billing, medical records management, and maintaining high-volume caseloads.

Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex legal matters in fast-paced office and remote environments.

Contractual Paralegal - PROACTIVE PARALEGALS - Remote

(2024-06)

• Draft legal documents, prepare correspondence, organize case files, and coordinate discovery.
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, and opposing counsel.
• Track litigation deadlines, maintain case files, and support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation.
• Manage multiple projects while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely completion of assignments.

Workers' Compensation Paralegal - MORGAN & MORGAN PLLC - Charleston, SC

(2024-03 - 2024-05)

• Managed a high-volume workers' compensation caseload with minimal supervision.
• Conducted client intake and maintained communication throughout the life of each claim.
• Prepared legal documents, coordinated medical records, and supported attorneys through settlement and litigation.
• Assisted with case preparation and collaborated with technical teams to improve workflow efficiency.

Workers' Compensation Paralegal - SHELLY LEEKE LAW FIRM - Charleston, SC

(2022-12 - 2023-12)

• Supported plaintiff attorneys throughout all phases of workers' compensation claims.
• Managed client intake, medical records, discovery, and case documentation.
• Prepared legal documents and maintained regular communication with clients, medical providers, and insurance representatives.
• Monitored deadlines and ensured accurate maintenance of electronic and physical case files.

Workers' Compensation Paralegal - WILLSON JONES CARTER & BAXLEY PA - Charleston, SC

(2015-06 - 2022-04)

• Supported defense attorneys handling workers' compensation claims from inception through mediation, hearings, and resolution.
• Managed high-volume defense caseloads while ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, mediation summaries, and settlement documents.
• Coordinated discovery, scheduled depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), mediations, and hearings.
• Reviewed and summarized medical records and wage documentation for attorney review.
• Maintained communication with insurance adjusters, employers, opposing counsel, medical providers, and clients.
• Prepared and processed attorney billing, entered time, reviewed prebills, and finalized invoices.
• Utilized Aderant Total Office for legal billing, case management, calendaring, document management, conflict checks, and client matter administration.
• Maintained confidential legal files while providing comprehensive litigation support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced defense practice.

Associates - Paralegal Studies - Trident Technical College (2013)