ALEXANDRA SAKOLARI
Detail-oriented Paralegal with hands-on experience across personal injury, premises liability, and workers’ compensation litigation in Illinois courts. Proven track record at Edward Law Group, Morgan & Morgan, Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, and Castaneda Law Office in managing cases from initial intake through active discovery. Key strengths include drafting subpoenas, motions, and medical summaries; coordinating strict docket calendars; and managing high-volume case files. Supported by a Paralegal Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Loyola University Chicago, bringing strong legal research, clear communication, and refined investigative skills to drive efficient case resolution and support dynamic legal teams.
Professional with strong background in legal support, equipped to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlinesStrong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for a reliable asset.set.
Work History
Case Manager
2 Months- Managed high-volume litigation case files and pre-suit matters, ensuring compliance with legal standards under attorney supervision.
- Coordinate docket calendars, monitor critical court deadlines, and negotiate medical balance reductions and liens.
- Drafted and reviewed legal pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and comprehensive settlement demand packages to support case strategies.
- Coordinated docket calendars, monitored critical court deadlines, and negotiated medical balance reductions and liens to streamline case progression.
Case Manager
6 Months- Serve as the primary, empathetic point of contact for injured clients, conducting regular check-ins, monitoring medical treatment progress, and explaining complex legal processes.
- Acted as primary, empathetic contact for injured clients, conducting regular check-ins, monitoring medical treatment progress, and clarifying complex legal processes to enhance client understanding.
- Collaborate directly with attorneys to analyze case strengths/weaknesses and negotiate pre-suit settlements directly with auto and bodily injury insurance adjusters.
- Drafted and assembled comprehensive settlement demand packages, consolidating all medical documentation and proof of damages for submission to insurance carriers, facilitating efficient resolution.
- Order, track, and thoroughly review comprehensive medical records, bills, and insurance policies to build strong support for injury and liability positions.
- Collaborated with attorneys to assess case strengths and weaknesses and negotiated pre-suit settlements with auto and bodily injury insurance adjusters, contributing to favorable outcomes.
- Utilize specialized case management software to maintain meticulously organized digital files, ensuring 100% data integrity and strict adherence to critical deadlines.
- Partner seamlessly with intake teams, pre-suit attorneys, and litigation paralegals to ensure smooth case transitions and steady movement toward resolution.
Paralegal
2 Years 5 Months- Draft routine legal documents under attorney supervision, including Representation Agreements, Application for Benefits, Proof of Service, and Subpoenas.
- Drafted legal documents under attorney supervision, including Representation Agreements, Application for Benefits, Proof of Service, and Subpoenas, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Managed attorney schedules and organized electronic and hard copy documents, facilitating efficient workflow within the firm.
- Coordinated expert witness depositions.
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Perform detail-oriented and deadline-oriented tasks.
- Adapt to changes in the firm's client management software and maintain confidentiality with discretion.