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D'ANDREA M. HARRIS

Houston,TX

Summary

Accomplished Senior Paralegal with a proven track record enhancing case efficiency and client satisfaction through expert legal research and effective communication. Skilled in Lexis Nexis and Microsoft Office Suite, adept at leading teams and streamlining processes. Achieved successful trial preparations and maintained compliance with critical deadlines.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Paralegal and Medical Records Specialist

Parafinczuk Wolf Law Firm
Boca Raton, FL
04.2022 - Current
  • Assisted attorneys in trial preparation, contributing to successful outcomes.
  • Maintained current knowledge of legal developments via continuing education and industry events.
  • Oversaw five paralegal staff, focusing on product liability civil litigation law.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by improving legal research and document management processes.
  • Ensured compliance with court deadlines by monitoring schedules and task assignments.
  • Reviewed case materials such as briefs, pleadings, motions, affidavits and exhibits for accuracy and completeness prior to filing with the court or providing to opposing counsel.
  • Trained new employees with focus on performance strategies, company procedures and legal requirements.
  • Used Excel to create useful spreadsheets for tracking claim information and managing cases.
  • Researched complex cases requiring additional investigation into patient histories.
  • Managed workflow processes associated with medical record retrieval activities.

Medical Records Specialist/ Hernia Mesh Paralegal

Pulaski Kherker Law Firm
Houston, TX
02.2020 - 04.2022
  • Resolved medical record deficiencies to facilitate retrieval from service providers.
  • Ordered and reviewed plaintiff medical records for qualifying implants and injuries.
  • Drafted short form complaints for hernia mesh case filings.
  • Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials and taking notes during meetings.
  • Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
  • Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
  • Managed dual representation issues and negotiated fee splits between firms.
  • Compiled case expenses to support settlement negotiations.
  • Created client injury chronologies, utilizing standard templates as necessary.
  • Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.

Mass Tort Team Lead

D. Miller & Associates, PLLC.
Houston, TX
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Directed signing and intake process for firm's largest and most publicized docket, USC Sexual Abuse case.
  • Compiled historical data for monthly investment forecasts and tort budgets to optimize case load management.
  • Resolved records deficiencies to accelerate retrieval and evaluation of claims.
  • Executed monthly financial reporting and invoicing for Mass Tort department, covering full cycle accounts payable.
  • Allocated leads to agents and analyzed calling data to enhance team performance metrics.
  • Coached employees to ensure alignment with department goals and customer satisfaction.
  • Established database for investment partners' contact information and qualifications, ensuring accurate record maintenance.
  • Supported the manager in developing plans for future projects, initiatives and objectives.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints or queries promptly and efficiently.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes when required.

Case Manager

US Legal Support
Houston, TX
02.2015 - 04.2018
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations to safeguard Protected Health Information.
  • Coordinated scheduling of vendors, couriers, and notaries for record custodians.
  • Assembled and submitted legal demand packets following facility protocols.
  • Processed invoice payments for custodians efficiently.
  • Maintained 12-day turnaround from request submission to record receipt.
  • Trained new call center associates and Case Managers in company procedures.
  • Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products, services, pricing structures, promotions.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration Management - Management

University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX

Associate's degree - Applied Science

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL

Skills

  • 80 WPM
  • Meta Records 8 (MR8)
  • Lexis Nexis
  • Muse/ Litbase
  • Ankura
  • File Vine Case Mangement
  • PACER
  • Microsoft 360
  • Needles Case Management
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Texas Notary Public

Timeline

Senior Paralegal and Medical Records Specialist

Parafinczuk Wolf Law Firm
04.2022 - Current

Medical Records Specialist/ Hernia Mesh Paralegal

Pulaski Kherker Law Firm
02.2020 - 04.2022

Mass Tort Team Lead

D. Miller & Associates, PLLC.
04.2018 - 02.2020

Case Manager

US Legal Support
02.2015 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Business Administration Management - Management

University of Houston Downtown

Associate's degree - Applied Science

Florida State College At Jacksonville

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