Cheryl Henderson
Ellenwood
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Sr. Litigation Paralegal with extensive experience at Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys. Expert in case management and settlement negotiation, I excel in client communication and document drafting, consistently achieving favorable outcomes in complex litigation. Passionate about delivering exceptional legal support while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Manager and Paralegal
Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Department Manager and Paralegal for personal injury, and wrongful death cases; and catastrophic auto/trucking accident cases.
- Maintained contact with clients, provided updates every 30 days, assisted with any client-related special requests.
- Ordered and summarized medical records and billing statements.
- Ordered all investigative materials- police/homicide reports, autopsy reports, investigation summaries, any/or any other documentation needed.
- Engaged independent private investigators to obtain witness statements, photographs of the scene, vehicle photographs, and/or any other items needed.
- Draft and finalize all outgoing requests, including but not limited to, Letters of Representation, documentation requests, spoliation/preservation letters, etc.
- Investigate property owners, criminal records, and other areas that need workup within the individual case.
- Draft and finalize all settlement demand packages.
- Communication with insurance companies to confirm limits of liability coverage and negotiate settlements once demand has been submitted.
- Follow up on any health insurance and/or medical liens that might apply to the case.
- Assist client and attorney with any scheduling (mediation, recorded statements, etc.), assist with all additional requests or concerns regarding the cases I am assigned.
- Manage attorneys’ calendars, as needed, for appointments regarding cases for which I am assigned.
Sr. Litigation Paralegal
Stewart Trial Attorneys
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervised organization of case files and documentation related to complex litigation matters.
Sr. Litigation Paralegal
Stewart, Seay and Felton, LLC
04.2013 - 12.2019
- Negotiated settlements between parties involved in a dispute.
- Managed case files and documentation for complex litigation matters.
- Drafted legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and discovery requests.
- Coordinated communication between attorneys, clients, and external parties.
- Organized evidence and exhibits for trial presentations and hearings.
- Assisted in deposition preparation by summarizing witness statements and key facts.
- Maintained case management software to track deadlines and filings efficiently.
- Reviewed incoming mail; responded to basic inquiries from clients regarding case status or procedural matters; referred more complex questions to attorney and s.
- Organized and managed large volumes of case files for attorneys including paper and electronic formats.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated expert witnesses' schedules for interviews or depositions.
- Reviewed medical records to identify potential malpractice issues.
Sr. Litigation Paralegal
Morgan & Morgan
05.2012 - 04.2013
Education
Associate of Arts Degree - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Paralegal Studies
West Los Angeles College
Skills
- Case management
- Legal research
- Settlement negotiation
- Document drafting
- Client communication
- Medical record review
Timeline
Department Manager and Paralegal
Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys
01.2020 - 01.2024
Sr. Litigation Paralegal
Stewart Trial Attorneys
12.2019 - 01.2020
Sr. Litigation Paralegal
Stewart, Seay and Felton, LLC
04.2013 - 12.2019
Sr. Litigation Paralegal
Morgan & Morgan
05.2012 - 04.2013
Associate of Arts Degree - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Paralegal Studies
West Los Angeles College
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