Christina Hallatschek
Litigation Paralegal
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Driven Litigation Paralegal with over 25+ years of experience in civil litigation with a focus on personal injury. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment through multi-tasking skills, handling over 100 files at a time. Able to respond to emergent matters appropriately and in the best interests of the firm’s clients. Possess extensive experience in all facets of both sides of injury litigation, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Anderson, Johnson, Lawrence & Butler
8 2017 - Current
- Organize incoming files from new clients, insurance adjusters and outside attorneys and prepare detailed initial case review, handling over 100 files
- Draft initial pleadings, motions and discovery documents or requested extensions for attorneys
- Contact clients and witnesses to establish relationship/rapport
- Review and summarize depositions/statements of parties and witnesses
- Examine medical records and/or discovery responses to compose medical chronologies and billing summaries for attorneys and adjusters
- Assist in preparation for mediation and/or trial
- Schedule client meetings, mediations and depositions.
- Assisted in securing favorable settlements for clients by drafting persuasive settlement proposals and negotiating terms
Paralegal, Family Law
The Hatley Law Firm, PLLC
03.2014 - 07.2017
- Responsible for approximately 100 family law files/clients
- Prepared initial pleadings, organize client files, answer discovery, prepare mailings and handle client calls
- Managed trial calendar and upcoming deadlines
- Assembled case exhibits and evidence for hearings
- Extensive contact with clients to prepare for multiple hearings and document production requests.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
Paralegal, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation
The Hutchens Law Firm
05.2004 - 03.2014
- Conducted initial client interviews and investigated details of injuries/accidents and collecting crash reports, insurance claim files and medical records
- Prepared complaints, summons, interrogatories or Industrial Commission forms for filing
- Accurately entered client data into company-based software program
- Managed trial calendar and scheduled depositions and mediations
- Reviewed medical records and conducted research into medical terms and prepared chronologies
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers and attorneys.
Education
Certificate; Legal Assistants Program -
Meredith College
RaleighBachelor of Arts in Government/History -
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NCAssociates in Commercial Art - undefined
Chowan College
Skills
Fact compilation
Legal Research
Case analysis
Microsoft Office
Case Summaries
Document Preparation
Discovery Management
Deposition Preparation
Fact Investigation
Clio Manage
Timeline
Paralegal, Family Law
The Hatley Law Firm, PLLC
03.2014 - 07.2017
Paralegal, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation
The Hutchens Law Firm
05.2004 - 03.2014
Litigation Paralegal
Anderson, Johnson, Lawrence & Butler
8 2017 - Current
Certificate; Legal Assistants Program -
Meredith College
Bachelor of Arts in Government/History -
Campbell University
Associates in Commercial Art - undefined
Chowan College
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