Connie McFarren
Kettering,OH
Summary
Accomplished paralegal with more that 17 years of experience offering an extensive legal skill set proficient in managing large caseloads and equipped with superior communication skills. Demonstrates success in fast-paced deadline driven environments requiring strong project management and legal skills. A detail-oriented, self-starter that is a highly organized candidate with extensive litigation and corporate experience. Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal II
CareSource
01.2019 - Current
- Supports the General Counsel in handling various transactions involving corporate licensures, maintenance, and daily client interactions
- Assists in updating corporate department entity and licensure tracking systems
- Monitors and maintains business department corporate databases
- Works with attorneys to properly respond to subpoenas and complex litigation discovery requests
- Part of team assigned to implementation of department document collection and retention system
- Manages large projects independently and streamlines internal processes for department efficiency
- Motivated to continually grow and improve managing and technology skills.
Litigation Paralegal
Surdyk, Dowd & Turner, Co., L.P.A.
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Tracked billable hours exceeding firm goals
- Drafted legal documents including motions, affidavits, notices, subpoenas, etc
- Schedules and maintains calendar of hearings, appointments, depositions, meetings, and deadlines
- Filed legal documents in city, state and federal Courts
- Prepared numerous medical record and deposition transcript summaries
- Managed case files and evidence electronically through the litigation process
- Assists in preparation complex cases for arbitration, mediation and trial.
Managing Operator/Owner
Cake, Hope & Love, L.L.C.
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Human Resources Operator
- Payroll Administrator
- Accounting/Bookkeeper
- Budget Planner and Controller
- Social Media Manager
- Customer Service Manager
- Oversaw all daily operations of the local bakery.
Paralegal III
Forfeiture Support Associates
01.2010 - 01.2006
- Obtained security clearance required to work with various governmental agencies as a contract paralegal at the U.S
- Attorney's Office
- Prepared and filed civil and criminal pleadings with both state and federal courts
- Created and maintained good relationships with government agency representatives in order to effectively oversee employees and manage complex asset forfeiture cases.
Litigation Paralegal
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A.
01.2006 - 01.2004
- Tracked billable hours exceeding firm goals resulting in personal bonuses
- Reported to six attorneys with a broad range of responsibilities that encompassed timely and complex document preparation for cases from discovery to trial phase of litigation
- Drafted numerous court pleadings
- Assisted in preparation complex cases for arbitration, mediation and trial
- Maintained good client rapport.
Litigation Paralegal
Surdyk, Dowd & Turner, Co., L.P.A.
01.2004 - 01.2003
- Tracked billable hours exceeding firm goals
- Drafted pleading and correspondence representing insurance defense clients
- Ordered case related medical records and itemized billing statements
- Prepared numerous medical record and deposition transcript summaries
- Scheduled depositions, independent medical examinations and client appointments
- Prepared cases for arbitration, mediation and trial.
Team Leader/Litigation Paralegal
Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz
01.2003 - 01.1999
- Supervisory paralegal for attorney specializing in personal injury litigation cases
- Drafted numerous litigation case pleadings
- Met with clients and prepared discovery responses
- Responsible for and managed all regulatory requirements and deadlines both state and federal cases
- Prepared cases for arbitration, mediation and trial.
Education
Associate Degree - Legal Assisting
Sinclair Community College
01.1999
Skills
- ENotary
- Legal Analysis
- Project Management
- Litigation Support
- Corporate Law
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Document Drafting
- Team Collaboration
Certification
E Notary, 2020-01-01
Timeline
Paralegal II
CareSource
01.2019 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Surdyk, Dowd & Turner, Co., L.P.A.
01.2015 - 01.2019
Managing Operator/Owner
Cake, Hope & Love, L.L.C.
01.2011 - 01.2015
Paralegal III
Forfeiture Support Associates
01.2010 - 01.2006
Litigation Paralegal
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A.
01.2006 - 01.2004
Litigation Paralegal
Surdyk, Dowd & Turner, Co., L.P.A.
01.2004 - 01.2003
Team Leader/Litigation Paralegal
Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz
01.2003 - 01.1999
Associate Degree - Legal Assisting
Sinclair Community College
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