Aalayah-Ann Keys
Chicago,IL
Summary
Personal injury and workers' compensation paralegal with three years of experience, skilled at turning investigations into settlements on both the plaintiff and defense sides.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PI/WC Paralegal (Plaintiff's Counsel)
Sherwood Law Group
Chicago, US
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted PI/WC cases, performed follow-up investigations, and coordinated retrieval of medical records to support case development.
- Reviewed medical records and prepared demands for settlement packets to insurance adjusters or opposing counsel.
- Negotiated settlements with insurance adjusters and opposing counsel.
- Tracked case status and maintained communication among attorneys, clients, medical providers, and insurance carriers or opposing counsel to ensure timely updates and effective case management.
WC Paralegal (Defense Counsel)
Chilton, Yambert, Porter, LLP
Chicago, US
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Docketed IWCC deadlines by tracking filings and reviewing call sheets in Centerbase, ensuring compliance and preventing missed hearings.
- Drafted court filings, subpoenas, and RFHs, and coordinated IMEs, including processing relevant payments.
- Reviewed petitioner's medical records, identifying inconsistencies and trends through familiarity with medical terminology to support case analysis.
- Maintained organized electronic case files in NetDocuments and ensured all filings were properly saved and circulated to supervising attorneys.
PI/WC Paralegal (Plaintiff's Counsel)
The Law Offices of Kevin M. O'Brien
Chicago, US
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed client intake and initiated investigations to file insurance claims using police and medical records, ensuring thorough documentation.
- Coordinated with opposing counsel on HIPAA authorizations, discovery requests, and settlement negotiations to facilitate case progression.
- Prepared settlement breakdown sheets detailing gross recovery, attorney fees, costs, and liens.
- Negotiated lien reductions and drafted litigation documents for cases proceeding to suit, streamlining legal processes.
Administrative Assistant
USHealth Group
Chicago, US
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated interviews and onboarding to facilitate smooth integration of new staff members into the team.
- Managed calendar and scheduling to optimize regional director's time and streamline administrative tasks.
- Maintained organized filing systems to enhance document retrieval and support regional office operations.
Account Manager
MEI Consulting
Scottsdale, US
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Achieved top seller ranking in U.S. AT&T and DirecTV sales across multiple retailers.
- Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Led training for team of 7, surpassing sales targets consistently.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) -
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05.2026
High School Diploma -
Mountain Ridge High School
Glendale, AZ05.2017
Skills
- WestLaw
- LexisNexis Research
- Cook County E-Filing
- IWCC E-Filing
- Odyssey E-File
- Docket management
- Drafting expertise
- Trial readiness
- Legal Billing
- Time Entry
- Microsoft 365
- Adobe Acrobat
- NetDocs
- Project Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Client relations
- Negotiation expertise
- File Audits
Languages
- English - Native
- French - Fluent
- Spanish - Conversational
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PI/WC Paralegal (Plaintiff's Counsel)
Sherwood Law Group
06.2025 - 10.2025
WC Paralegal (Defense Counsel)
Chilton, Yambert, Porter, LLP
02.2025 - 06.2025
PI/WC Paralegal (Plaintiff's Counsel)
The Law Offices of Kevin M. O'Brien
10.2023 - 01.2025
Administrative Assistant
USHealth Group
07.2023 - 01.2024
Account Manager
MEI Consulting
03.2021 - 05.2023
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) -
Phoenix College
High School Diploma -
Mountain Ridge High School