Aysha McCants
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dedicated litigation paralegal with a strong background in legal research and case preparation. Experienced in supporting attorneys with litigation tasks, including drafting legal documents, conducting investigations, and managing case files. Detail-oriented, organized, and adept at multitasking in a fast-paced legal environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Nelson Griffin
Los Angeles, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Drafted, reviewed and revised pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, memoranda of law and other legal documents.
- Maintained a database of all pleadings filed by opposing counsel in multiple jurisdictions across the country.
- Reviewed medical records to identify potential malpractice issues.
- Prepared exhibits for use at depositions, hearings, arbitrations and trials.
Paralegal
Manning & Kass
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
Litigation Paralegal
Chapman Glucksman
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Drafted pleadings, motions and other court documents for review by attorney.
- Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
Paralegal
Nelson Griffin
Los Angeles, CA
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.
- Reviewed and summarized depositions, transcripts, and other legal documents for attorney review.
Legal Secretary
VMDiaz and Partners
Miami, Florida
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Drafted, edited and finalized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and motions.
- Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
- Scheduled depositions, mediations and arbitrations with parties involved in litigation cases.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.
Education
Associate of Arts - Enlgish
Florida International University
Miami, FL04-2020
Skills
- Legal writing
- Trial preparation
- Deposition summary writing
- Discovery management
- Discovery processes
- Time management
- Medical record review
- Legal research proficiency
Certification
- Paralegal Certification - 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Nelson Griffin
12.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Manning & Kass
08.2024 - 11.2024
Litigation Paralegal
Chapman Glucksman
09.2022 - 08.2024
Paralegal
Nelson Griffin
01.2020 - 08.2021
Legal Secretary
VMDiaz and Partners
11.2017 - 11.2019
Associate of Arts - Enlgish
Florida International University
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