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CAMI HILKER

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Dynamic litigation paralegal with over 20 years of experience in legal and medical case support, specializing in complex litigation, medical records analysis, and trial preparation. Expertise in obtaining, reviewing, and summarizing medical records, along with creating comprehensive chronologies that highlight critical treatment information essential for case strategy. Proven ability to support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation—from intake to trial—while effectively managing high-volume caseloads. Recognized for strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently contributing to successful outcomes and delivering high-quality support in legal and medical-legal contexts.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Paralegal

Carson LLP
09.2021 - Current
  • Manage numerous active litigation cases by maintaining well-organized and accessible case files and legal documentation.
  • Review medical records and prepare HIPAA Authorizations and/or Subpoenas to medical providers and/or non-parties.
  • Collect, analyze, and summarize medical records, billing statements, and imaging from relevant healthcare providers to support case development.
  • Create detailed medical chronologies, expense itemizations, and comprehensive medical notebooks to support case valuation.
  • Identify new medical providers during medical record reviews to ensure full discovery and documentation.
  • Draft pleadings, subpoenas, FOIA requests, and legal correspondence; assist attorneys with discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
  • Prepare responses to Plaintiff’s Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents.
  • Track and manage deadlines for filings, hearings, depositions, and discovery, ensuring compliance with all court-mandated timelines.
  • Conduct in-depth background research on plaintiffs and witnesses to assist with case development.
  • Coordinate document production, including Bates labeling and organization for discovery and trial.
  • Prepare relevant documents to send to expert consultants to perform a medical records review.
  • Act as liaison between attorneys and expert consultants to coordinate Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs).
  • Prepare and organize deposition and trial exhibit notebooks to ensure attorneys are fully equipped for proceedings.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings and depositions of parties and witnesses.
  • Conduct legal research to support defense strategies and filings.
  • Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.
  • Utilize case management and document management software to streamline case processes.
  • Maintain accurate timekeeping and billing records to ensure proper client invoicing and internal tracking.

Litigation Paralegal

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
07.2017 - 09.2021
  • Assist attorneys in managing assigned case files.
  • Support attorneys in discovery, pre-trial matters, and trial preparation.
  • Prepare, review, analyze, index, track charts, verify, and organize documents and materials required for all litigation matters.
  • Monitor ongoing case activity and track pending deadlines using information retrieval tools.
  • Maintain and update case files, form files, and reference libraries or resources within the group.
  • Oversee the organization and maintenance of litigation files and delegate administrative tasks as appropriate.
  • Manage the case calendar and assignment lists for ongoing tasks and deadlines.
  • Assist in drafting discovery and consent forms for requesting information from opposing parties.
  • Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents in response to discovery requests. This includes coordinating client contact to retrieve necessary records and tracking the records from clients.
  • Summarize medical records and assist in drafting claim evaluation summaries for clients in claims and/or cases.
  • Coordinate the identification, collection, and organization of other records needed for litigation, including third-party and opposing party information.
  • Draft and coordinate the service of subpoenas and authorizations for third-party requests.
  • Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.
  • Utilize case management and document management software to streamline case processes.

Litigation Paralegal

Barrett McNagny LLP
05.2005 - 07.2017
  • Assist attorneys in handling assigned case files.
  • Support attorneys in discovery, pre-trial matters, and trial preparation.
  • Attend initial meetings with insureds to explain insurance defense case procedures.
  • Prepare pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and other documents as assigned.
  • Maintain over fifty (50) case files, including documents involving contact with insurance carriers, clients, healthcare providers, employers, and state/local agencies.
  • Proofread and revise pleadings for accuracy.
  • Conduct extensive background investigations concerning the Plaintiff.
  • Review and summarize claim file materials produced by the client (insurance company) to assess the nature and extent of the Plaintiff’s alleged injuries and damages.
  • Summarize Plaintiff’s answers to Defendant’s Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents, including preparing letters to clients outlining discovery responses.
  • Prepare Defendant’s responses to Plaintiff’s Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and Requests for Admissions.
  • Prepare document productions, including Bates labeling and organization of documents.
  • Prepare medical chronologies and medical expense itemizations.
  • Obtain, review, organize, and analyze medical records; compile medical notebooks for each individual involved in the action, when appropriate.
  • Communicate with experts and provide copies of all relevant documentation regarding the incident and/or medical care, including summaries.
  • Coordinate arrangements with experts for Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) of Plaintiffs.
  • Coordinate arrangements with experts for Medical Records Reviews.
  • Conduct medical research.
  • Prepare status report letters to clients.
  • Serve as liaison with insurance adjusters, providing necessary information and documentation.
  • Prepare settlement brochure notebooks (in Plaintiff cases).
  • Prepare trial exhibit notebooks.

Legal Assistant

Barrett & McNagny LLP
03.2004 - 05.2005
  • Prepare new client, matter forms and conflict checks.
  • Creating and maintaining files
  • Compose routine correspondence, dictation and transcription
  • Maintain calendar and contacts for attorneys, scheduling appointments and meetings.
  • Answering attorneys’ direct lines and monitoring emails; serving as liaison between attorneys and clients – resolving routine and complex inquiries.
  • Coordinate client meetings and telephone conferences
  • Preparation of legal documents and court filings related to Insurance Defense cases from the beginning of a case through trial

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Trine University
01.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

International Business College
01.1999

High School Diploma - undefined

Huntington North High School
01.1997

Skills

  • Legal Software: iManage, MyCase, ORION, Workshare Professional, ProCirrus
  • Legal Research & E-Discovery: LexisNexis, Westlaw, Relativity, Doxpop
  • Document & PDF Tools: Adobe Acrobat, Foxit PDF Editor (bates stamping and redactions)
  • Medical & Claims Tools: DICOM, Medicare Secondary Payer Recovery Portal
  • Office & Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), Access Database
  • Case management
  • Team collaboration
  • Medical records review
  • Medical chronologies and summaries
  • Understanding of medical terminology
  • Medical record management
  • Drafting legal documents
  • Legal research
  • Product liability case experience
  • Personal injury case experience
  • Medical malpractice case experience

Timeline

Litigation Paralegal

Carson LLP
09.2021 - Current

Litigation Paralegal

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
07.2017 - 09.2021

Litigation Paralegal

Barrett McNagny LLP
05.2005 - 07.2017

Legal Assistant

Barrett & McNagny LLP
03.2004 - 05.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

International Business College

High School Diploma - undefined

Huntington North High School

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Trine University

Training

Leadership Development Program

Elevate City Church – Fort Wayne, IN

February 2025 – April 2025

  • Completed a 12-week ECLA Leadership Course based on Character Still Counts by John Maxwell, emphasizing character-driven leadership, communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
  • Explored core principles of integrity, self-discipline, and accountability to strengthen leadership character in both professional and personal environments.

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