Christy Wilson
Firm Administrator/Senior Paralegal
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Proficient Litigation Paralegal with expertise in trial preparation and civil litigation. Organized and resourceful with extensive experience in gathering materials for cases and maintaining open communication between parties. Prepared to bring 27 years of experience to any challenging new role.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firm Administrator/Senior Paralegal
DeZayas Law Group, LLC
LAKELAND, FL
04.2013 - Current
- Managed bi-weekly payroll employees, as well as insurance matters, workman's compensation and compliance reporting.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for Workers' Compensation and Liability cases.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to Workers' Compensation and Liability legal proceedings.
- Collaborated with lead attorney to recommend effective strategies for Workers' Compensation and Liability cases.
- Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities.
- Produced legal documents including all pleadings and discovery. This included all motions, subpoenas, and trial memorandums.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
- Investigated causes and resolutions to Workers' Compensation and Liability and Workers' Compensation and Liability cases, reviewing damages, losses and settlement formalities.
Firm Administrator/Senior Paralegal
Miles & Parrish, P.A.
Lakeland, FL
03.2012 - 04.2013
Senior Paralegal
Smith, Feddeler, Smith & Miles, P.A.
Lakeland, FL
07.1994 - 03.2012
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership And Management
Liberty University
05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Univeristy of Phoenix
05.2006
Skills
- Relational Database Design
- Closing Procedures
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Recordkeeping and File Management
- MS Office
- Financial and Operational Reporting
- Law Firm Administration
- Planning and Prioritization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Records and Database Management
- Deposition Preparation
- Administration and Management
- Payroll Operations
- Office Operations
- Pleading Drafting
- Subpoena Service
- Case File Management
Certification
- Florida Registered Paralegal by The Florida Bar
- Completed ACA Courses
- Notary Public - State of Florida
Certified Les Mills BodyPump Instructor
Provides training and instruction of fitness programs to individuals and groups. As a fitness instructor I engages members in exercise routines and motivate them to reach their individual goals.
Timeline
Firm Administrator/Senior Paralegal
DeZayas Law Group, LLC
04.2013 - Current
Firm Administrator/Senior Paralegal
Miles & Parrish, P.A.
03.2012 - 04.2013
Senior Paralegal
Smith, Feddeler, Smith & Miles, P.A.
07.1994 - 03.2012
Master of Arts - Leadership And Management
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Univeristy of Phoenix
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