Brenda Medina

Skilled litigation support professional well-versed research and due diligence, fact investigations and records management. Professional writing and editing, data organization and documentation strengths.

Background includes pulling records, drafting motions and managing litigation calendars. Excellent communication and planning skills with a hardworking and dedicated nature.

Goal-oriented Paralegal experienced in providing administrative support to legal departments with focus on document management. Demonstrated ability in interpreting legal documents and policies.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

• Morici, Longo & Associates, Chicago, IL, Litigation Paralegal – Personal Injury, 09/24, Present, Assist attorneys with comprehensive calendaring for all case deadlines, Draft and file complaints and summons in Cook, DuPage, Will, and surrounding counties, Manage post-filing procedures and litigation workflow, Communicate with clients regarding ongoing medical treatment and case updates, Submit specials and demand packages to insurance adjusters, Schedule and coordinate depositions for parties and witnesses, Handle cases across multiple counties and at various litigation stages, Process service requests through special process servers/private investigators, Provide consistent support to Spanish-speaking clients
• Mancini Law Group, P.C., Chicago, IL, Pre-Litigation Paralegal – Personal Injury, 08/23, Present, Submit medical records requests to providers on behalf of clients, Follow up with clients on treatment progress and case developments, Communicate with adjusters regarding policy limits and claim status, Request IDOT records to verify defendant’s insurance coverage at time of incident
• Roberts & Roberts, Attorneys at Law, Tyler, TX, Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant – Personal Injury, 08/22, 03/23, Opened new case files and drafted welcome letters (including in Spanish), Referred clients to appropriate medical providers and managed intake details, Shared client records, HIPAA forms, demographics, and LOPs with providers, Followed up with both clients and providers on scheduling and treatment, Filed total loss, liability, and subrogation claims, Provided Spanish translation support for attorney-client communications
• Simon, McClosky, Bassali & Partipilo, Chicago, IL, Litigation Paralegal – Subrogation, 12/21, 07/22, Filed lawsuits and ensured timely service of process across six counties, Maintained litigation tracking via CaseVision for speedy recoveries, Processed payments and monitored remittance to clients, Scheduled court dates and communicated with Spanish-speaking defendants
• Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C., Chicago, IL, Administrative Assistant – Immigration Law, 04/21, 12/21, Entered client data and managed communications, Processed payments and assigned cases to attorneys and legal assistants, Translated legal documents and correspondence (Spanish–English), Completed immigration forms and monitored incoming inquiries, Maintained attorney calendars and coordinated client appointments