Catherine Ourand
Indialantic,FL
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Attorney, Medical Legal Partnerships
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
Orlando, FL
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Conducted intake interviews and provided legal information, referrals and advocacy to determine potential courses of action.
- Provided brief legal services to clients via telephone conference in such areas of law as: family, contract, landlord tenant, low income housing tax credit, public housing, and consumer law.
- Prepared administrative complaints and appeals advocating for clients before administrative law judges, mainly Social Security Administration.
- Partnered closely with social service agencies, local governments, pro bono attorneys, and non-profit organizations to provide holistic services to the underserved and disabled population of West Volusia county, Florida.
- Demonstrated understanding of grant writing, reporting, and compliance for several legal services grants
House Counsel Intern
Ideal Image
Tampa, FL
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Provided guidance to business regarding relevant legal issues such as medical clinic supervision and operations over thirty-two states, competition law, insurance policy limitations, and industry standards.
- Interpreted and assessed applicable federal and state laws, regulations, guidance, and administrative decisions.
- Drafted and reviewed sales contracts, commercial leases, finance agreements, and human resource polices and procedures.
Health Benefits Advisor
American Family Life Assurance Company
Orlando, FL
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling.
- Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
- Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
Medical Disability Examiner
Department Of Health, Disability Determinations
Orlando, Florida
07.2009 - 03.2013
- Researched, developed, complied, analyzed, and rendered independent decision relative to Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, Continuing Disability Review, and Pre-Hearing filings.
- Managed large volume of medical disability claims utilizing electronic case management and document review systems
- Secured and evaluated medical evidence of record including medical records, telephonic interviews with claimant and family, written assessment, and consulting physicians.
- Rendered formal decision of disability based on evidentiary requirements of Social Security laws and regulations
- Provided one-on-one trainings to new medical disability examiners on effective case management and understanding Social Security laws and regulations.
- Provided supervisory coverage as necessary
Education
J.D. -
Stetson University College of Law
05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Gerontology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2009
Skills
- In-House Legal Experience
- Staff Management
- Active Listening
- Establishing Effective Relationships
- Public Speaking
- Organizational Systems
- Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
- Policy Knowledge
- Westlaw Expertise
Bar Association
Member in Good Standing of The Florida Bar
Timeline
Staff Attorney, Medical Legal Partnerships
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
08.2018 - 11.2022
House Counsel Intern
Ideal Image
01.2017 - 05.2017
Health Benefits Advisor
American Family Life Assurance Company
03.2013 - 08.2013
Medical Disability Examiner
Department Of Health, Disability Determinations
07.2009 - 03.2013
J.D. -
Stetson University College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Gerontology
University of South Florida
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