Catherine Sanders
Orlando
Summary
Highly effective paralegal with extensive experience in providing exceptional legal support. Detail-oriented and driven, consistently delivering high-performance results while adeptly managing multiple tasks. Strong administrative capabilities complement a commitment to excellence in the legal field. Seeking to leverage skills and expertise to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic legal team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal/Client Intake Specialist
Mason LLP
03.2021 - Current
- Client Intake Specialist/Paralegal, extensive client interaction; reduced case processing time by 30% to process cases. Handled large amount of arbitration and class action suits; prepare settlement documents with fast turnaround to meet threshold for settlement ; assist in streamlining administrative and computer programs; administrative coordinator; one of the top employees who signs up cases for firm.
Paralegal/Contractor
Michael Brady Lynch Firm, Esq.
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Client relations, managed obtaining and reviewing medical records to prepare medical chronologies for clients cases to become eligible for Mass Tort. Collaborated with team members to reduce time in preparing cases for litigation. Input large amounts of medical information into Centrality program.
Legal Assistant
Jason A. Penrod, Esq.
04.2015 - 05.2016
- As legal assistant the position required strong client relation skills, preparing asset summary reports, drafting legal documents. I executed and notarized estate, financial and insurance documents. Responsibilities also includes managing large complex estate cases for clients in regards to their Trust, Probate Administration. Had an excellent percentage of obtaining Medicaid for clients.
Master Adjudicator
State of Florida
04.2009 - 04.2015
- Responsibilities included handling a caseload of complex medical insurance claims for State of Florida. Position included processing and investigating medical injury claims. In addition, I possess extensive knowledge of legal and medical terminology for claims compensation. I consulted with physicians and psychologists to establish medical impairments. My position required me to make the final determination for disbursement of insurance benefits. I always achieved outstanding quality performance standards.
Office Manager
Curt Levine, Attorney At Law
01.2007 - 06.2009
- I was the office manager for a small civil and criminal law practice. I managed client's files, scheduled appointments and prepared legal documents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Government
Rollins College
Winter Park, Florida06-1991
Political Science Graduate Program
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida01-2000
Skills
- Effective under pressure with a strong ability to meet deadlines
- Florida paralegal association
- Proficient in MS office
- Client communication
- Witness interviewing
- Case summaries
- Interviewing witnesses
- Case management
- Notary public
Certification
I am a Florida Registered Paralegal and Notary Public
Affiliations
Member of Central Florida Paralegal Association
Client Relations
Handle clients effectively by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust, addressing complex situations and resolving problems with maximum efficiency.
Research
Analyze legal, financial and medical record documents for case evaluation. Possess strong knowledge of HIPAA laws and legal research procedures.
Education
- Intern with the Orlando Economic Development Commission
- Graduated Class of 41 Orlando Chamber of Commerce
Timeline
Paralegal/Client Intake Specialist
Mason LLP
03.2021 - Current
Paralegal/Contractor
Michael Brady Lynch Firm, Esq.
05.2016 - 05.2020
Legal Assistant
Jason A. Penrod, Esq.
04.2015 - 05.2016
Master Adjudicator
State of Florida
04.2009 - 04.2015
Office Manager
Curt Levine, Attorney At Law
01.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Government
Rollins College
Political Science Graduate Program
University of Central Florida
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