Cheri Heupel
Kent
Summary
I am a dynamic, friendly legal professional with an attention to detail, customer service and truly helping people.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Peterson Nykamp Law
Tukwila
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted attorneys in all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies and arguments
- Managed document production and organization for large-scale cases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules
- Coordinated with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to schedule depositions, hearings, and trials
- Reviewed and analyzed documents for relevance, privilege, and confidentiality in accordance with discovery protocols
- Maintained electronic databases of case-related information such as witness lists, deposition transcripts, and expert reports
- Managed multiple deadlines simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
- Collaborated with attorneys on settlement negotiations by analyzing potential outcomes based on legal research findings
- Proofread legal documents for grammar errors or inconsistencies before filing them with the court
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information throughout all stages of litigation
- Assisted in preparing briefs or memoranda summarizing key legal issues relevant to a particular case
- Participated in meetings between attorneys and clients to gather necessary facts/information about a case
- Ensured compliance with local/federal rules governing service/notice requirements when serving subpoenas/witness summonses
- Assisted in the preparation of trial binders and exhibits for use during courtroom presentations
- Assisted in drafting complaints, answers, and other court filings according to jurisdiction-specific rules
- Conducted background checks on individuals/entities involved in litigation using public records databases
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and organizing travel arrangements for attorneys
- Developed strong knowledge of local court rules and procedures to ensure compliance when filing documents or appearing before judges
Demand Writer
Law Offices of Steven D. Weier, PS
Tukwila
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed case files, ensuring all necessary documentation is organized and easily accessible
- Reviewed medical records, police reports, and other relevant documents to identify key facts and build strong cases
- Drafted settlement demand letters outlining the client's injuries, damages incurred, and requested compensation amount
- Collaborated with insurance adjusters to negotiate settlements on behalf of clients within policy limits
- Maintained regular communication with clients to provide updates on case progress and address any concerns or questions they may have had
- Assisted in preparing trial exhibits including photographs, diagrams, medical illustrations, and expert witness testimonies
- Conducted interviews with potential witnesses to gather statements that could be used as evidence in court proceedings
- Managed deadlines associated with filing lawsuits or responding to motions from opposing counsel
- Demonstrated proficiency in legal software applications (e.g., CaseMap) for organizing case information efficiently
- Ensured compliance with ethical guidelines/rules/regulations governing attorney-client privilege/confidentiality
- Assisted in the preparation of trial binders containing all necessary documents for court proceedings
- Collaborated with medical providers to obtain updated records or expert opinions regarding clients' injuries/treatment
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when reviewing legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Aided attorneys in preparing settlement agreements outlining terms/conditions/agreed-upon compensation amounts
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines imposed by courts or opposing parties
- Maintained confidentiality/integrity of sensitive client information at all times
- Demonstrated proficiency in using electronic document management systems to store and retrieve case-related information
Education
Law (JD) -
Seattle University Law
06.2001
Communications (Bachelor's degree) -
University of Washington
08.1998
Skills
- Social media management
- Editing
- Personal injury case experience
- Litigation exhibit preparation assistance
- Front desk
- Computer skills
- Writing skills
- Windows
- Research
- Legal document sorting and filing
- Trial preparation
- Grammar Experience
- Personal injury litigation support
- Adobe Acrobat
- Teamwork
- Sales
- Client services
- Written communication
- First aid
- Clerical experience
- Meeting scheduling
- Photocopying
- Mail processing
- Microsoft Teams
- Social media platforms
- Criminal law experience
- Paid search marketing
- Interpersonal communication
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Public speaking
- Customer inquiry handling
- English
- Google Workspace
- Greeting customers
- Word processing
- Microsoft Office
- Appointment scheduling
- Personal injury law
- Law office
- Client communication
- Administrative experience
- Westlaw
- Legal motion preparation
- Microsoft Excel
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals
- Correspondence management
- Productivity software
- Report preparation
- Record keeping
- Calendar management
- Confidential information handling
- Microsoft Outlook
- Phone etiquette
- Data entry
- Office equipment routine maintenance
- Time management
- Cash handling
- Discovery preparation
- Managing court filings
- Technical Proficiency
- Medical terminology
- Research participation
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Negotiation
- Filing court documents
- Analysis skills
- Microsoft Word
- Audio transcription
- Experience with individuals with mental health conditions
- Document management
- Legal administrative experience
- Litigation
- Legal research
- Organizational skills
- Pleading drafting
- Proofreading
- Office supply management
- Computer operation
- Client communication management
- Litigation discovery assistance
- Phone answering
- Court hearing scheduling
- Criminal defense law
- Civil litigation support
- Document management systems
- Lexis-Nexis
- Communication skills
- AI
- Trigger point therapy
- Fact checking
- Typing
- Filing
- Google Docs
- Computer literacy
- Legal case management
- Office experience
- Paralegal experience
- E-filing court documents
- Zoom
- Customer complaint resolution
Certification
- Certified Notary Public
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Personal Information
Title: Legal Professional Extraordinaire
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Peterson Nykamp Law
01.2023 - 02.2024
Demand Writer
Law Offices of Steven D. Weier, PS
01.2022 - 09.2022
Law (JD) -
Seattle University Law
Communications (Bachelor's degree) -
University of Washington