Azra Kruger
Noblesville,IN
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
GEICO Staff Counsel
Indianapolis, IN
11.2018 - Current
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new legal staff, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Developed training materials regarding legal and regulatory requirements for staff members.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to identify applicable case law and statutes for use in court proceedings.
- Reviewed and evaluated subrogation claims to determine potential recovery opportunities.
- Negotiated settlements with responsible parties to maximize subrogation recoveries.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining all pertinent information for each claim.
Paralegal/Front Office Manager
Mitchell Law Group
Fishers, IN
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
Paralegal Intern
Holt Legal Group
Noblesville, Indiana
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Organized client files, drafted pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
Education
Associate of Science - Legal Studies
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-2016
Skills
- Office Management
- Project Management
- Administrative Support
- Case Management
Timeline
Legal Assistant
GEICO Staff Counsel
11.2018 - Current
Paralegal/Front Office Manager
Mitchell Law Group
08.2016 - 11.2018
Paralegal Intern
Holt Legal Group
12.2015 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Legal Studies
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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