Golf, music, movies, time with friends and family, and staying active
Bruce A. Balestreri
Pensacola,FL
Work Preference
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal
Michles & Booth, P.A.
05.2014 - 03.2026
- Responsible for the management of multiple pre-litigation files related to motor vehicle accident cases, slip and fall cases, dog bites, nursing home cases, and other types of cases not previously listed.
- Duties include setting up files, monitoring, managing the treatment of clients, preparing demands, preparing distribution sheets, medical bill summaries, correspondence, and dealing with multiple government entities, ie. Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS, Humana, etc.
- Also responsible for managing litigation files to include preparation of pleadings, filing documents with court, scheduling events in accordance with Case Management Order, including, but not limited to depositions, mediations, hearings, etc.
Paralegal
Vernis & Bowling
Pensacola, FL
01.2006 - 04.2014
- Responsible for the management of multiple files related to claims for insurance benefits growing out of hurricane damage, automobile accidents, construction claims, etc.
- Additionally, I am the paralegal that assists our family law attorney with all actions required for those cases.
- Duties include drafting pleadings and correspondence; scheduling hearings, mediation, and depositions; managing file organization; summarizing records/transcripts; legal research and assisting attorneys with trial preparation.
- Have prepared multiple matters for trial.
Case Manager
Juvenile Justice Center
07.2004 - 12.2005
- Worked in a student position for Teen Court; a diversion program offered to first time juvenile offenders.
- Managed up to 30 cases at a time on teens in the program.
- Assisted in the conducting of court proceedings, training volunteers and the tracking of teens' progress within the program.
U.S. Army
06.1981 - 07.2001
Timeline
Paralegal
Michles & Booth, P.A.
05.2014 - 03.2026
Paralegal
Vernis & Bowling
01.2006 - 04.2014
Case Manager
Juvenile Justice Center
07.2004 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
The University of West Florida
05.2004 - 12.2005
Associate of Arts - Legal Studies
Pensacola State College
05.2003 - 05.2004
U.S. Army
06.1981 - 07.2001
Education
Associate of Arts - Legal Studies
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL 05.2003 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL 05.2004 - 12.2005
Summary
Experienced paralegal and notary public seeking a position within your organization that will benefit from my initiative, capabilities as a paralegal, and contribution as a team player. I bring with me initiative, dependability, dedication, computer knowledge, 50 wpm typing skills, organizational abilities, strong people skills, and expertise in leadership skills and communication. I am a motivated self-starter.
Skills
Proficient in all duties of a paralegal These duties include, but are not limited to, drafting pleadings and correspondence; scheduling hearings, mediations, and depositions; managing file organization; effective communication with clients and attorneys; summarizing medical records/transcripts; assisting attorneys with trial preparation, and answering consultations
Work Availability
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Certification
- Notary Public
Affiliations
- PHI ALPHA DELTA Honor Society
- PHI THETA KAPPA International Honor Society of the Two-Year College Beta
Quote
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
George Washington Carver