Christi Rolston
Denver,CO
Summary
Adept at managing complex legal cases which will transition well into medical transcription and date entry. My ability to type 60+ wpm facilitates swift document handling, contributing to a smoother operation and positive outcomes. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Richard A. Oertli, Attorney (deceased)
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Work closely with Mr. Oertli in all aspects of his legal practice.
- Assist counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Confer with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Prepare legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Manage scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edit and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Help attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Maintain and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Summarize depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Communicate pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contact clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Assist attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Revise and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Independent Contractor
Sheridan County District Court
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Bid on and received the contract to scan all court juvenile and probate files.
- Coordinate with Centurion Discovery to transport probate files to their Denver location for scanning.
- Hire and manage staff to scan confidential juvenile files onsite.
- Communicate with the Clerk of the Court (Nickie Arney, retired) with status updates.
- Deliver the physical files to State Archives in Cheyenne and digital documents to Sheridan County District Court at the end of the project.
Paralegal
A. Thomas Tenenbaum, Attorney (deceased)
01.2012 - 05.2017
- Support Mr. Tenenbaum in all aspects of his legal practice, specializing in trial support.
- Assist counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Confer with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Conduct detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Prepare legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Manage scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edit and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Help attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Summarize depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assist attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Revise and finalize letters, briefs, and memos.
Paralegal
Network Document Services
12.2004 - 01.2015
- Specialize in trial support, from gathering and organizing exhibits to setting up the courtroom and supporting the legal staff throughout trial.
- Confer with law firm clients to gather case information in preparation for trial. Approximately 80% of the law firms practiced medical malpractice defense.
- Assist attorneys prepare for trial by verifying and organizing exhibits.
- Liaise with law firm legal staff and third-party providers to complete tasks necessary for trial.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel regarding case updates.
- Process billing and followed up on collections.
- Assist out of state attorneys file in Federal Court in Colorado.
- Dispatch drivers for pick up and delivery.
- Maintain client information in ACT.
Sales Representative
Rotech Home Healthcare
01.2004 - 08.2004
- Sell oxygen and home healthcare products and services to doctors and hospitals in northern Colorado.
- Develop strong rapport with doctor offices and hospitals to create a positive impression of the business.
- Discuss individual patient needs with nursing staff.
- Meet with patients to discuss changing medical needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aragon High School
San Mateo, CABachelor of Arts - English
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, COCertificate of Completion -
Institute For Paralegal Training
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Type 60 wpm
- Data entry
- 10-key by touch
- Records Management
- Proofreading
Timeline
Paralegal
Richard A. Oertli, Attorney (deceased)
07.2021 - 05.2023
Independent Contractor
Sheridan County District Court
10.2016 - 06.2017
Paralegal
A. Thomas Tenenbaum, Attorney (deceased)
01.2012 - 05.2017
Paralegal
Network Document Services
12.2004 - 01.2015
Sales Representative
Rotech Home Healthcare
01.2004 - 08.2004
High School Diploma -
Aragon High School
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Colorado At Boulder
Certificate of Completion -
Institute For Paralegal Training
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