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Over 25 years of experience in the legal industry and office administration with extensive experience in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation. Advanced technical skills in various software, litigation support, billing, and case management programs including Microsoft Office, Word, Access, Excel, WordPerfect, TimeMatters, PCLaw, Adobe, and Quickbooks. Proficient with legal research databases including Loislaw, LexisNexis and Westlaw.
Detailed knowledge of legal and medical terminology, processes and procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as customer service skills.
Willing to relocate to: Metairie, LA.
Server at Sheraton Metairie (2024-10 – Present)
Paralegal / Notary Public at Independent Contractor (2006 – Present)
Provide contract and temporary services to: Law Firms, Private Investigators/Firms, Insurance Companies, Third Party Administrators, Automotive Companies, Property Preservation Companies, Realtors and private parties.
Paralegal / Claims Manager at HUB Enterprises, Inc (2008 – 2010)
Direct management of over twenty (20) field investigators relating to investigations of insurance claims. Developed investigative plans for new cases. Reviewed, assessed, scheduled and delegated new assignments.
Managed and monitored all active investigations and investigators. Secured and reviewed documents and information on claims and assignments. Reviewed, edited and provided timely update and reports. Performed internet and database research relating to insurance and workers compensation claims.
Made travel arrangements for witnesses and investigators. Maintained communication with case managers, investigators and witnesses. Monitored and approved field staff assignments, reports, time, travel and expenses.
Assessed costs for billing and profitability. Ensured quality and satisfactory case results.
Paralegal at Doucet-Speer, APLC (1999 – 2014)
Provided legal support in various areas of law, mainly personal injury and civil litigation. Provided case management support including investigations, discovery, legal research, trial preparation. Drafted legal documents including pleadings, discovery, complaints, subpoenas, motions, agreements and affidavits.
Gathered, interpreted and maintained medical documents and other documents used as evidence/exhibits. Evaluated cases and disbursed settlement funds. Prepared for and attended depositions, hearings, mediations and trials.
Managed case files, calendars and deadlines. Maintained verbal and written communication with clients, witnesses, healthcare professionals, experts, adjusters, lawyers, court personnel and judges. Performed various secretarial and clerical duties.
Provided administrative, accounting and office management support.
– University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2012)
– South Louisiana Community College (2009 – 2011)
– Southwest Paralegal College (1999)
