DeLaney Bass
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal with a 5-year track record. Strong drive, exceptional multitasking, and task prioritization abilities ensure timely project completion and informed decision-making. Dedicated to optimizing processes and fostering growth within the legal industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal ASSISTANT
MGC Law Firm
01.2022 - Current
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Managed high-volume workload (150 - 200 files) while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task accurately.
Paralegal
RevClaims
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Identified and corrected errors within patient accounts
- Received payment information on patient accounts
- Managed approximately 50 - 75 calls daily from various medical facilities, attorney offices, and insurance offices
- Reviewed and processed reduction requests from attorney and insurance offices
- Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Paralegal
The Eichelberger Law Firm
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, and correspondence on over 150 files.
Education
AAS - Paralegal Technology
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS05.2019
Skills
- Case Management
- Project Management
- Identifying and Solving Problems
- Task Prioritization
- Conflict Mediation
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Strong Research Skills
- Scheduling/Planning
- File Organization
- Fast Learner
- Court Filing
- Transcription
Timeline
Legal ASSISTANT
MGC Law Firm
01.2022 - Current
Paralegal
RevClaims
08.2021 - 12.2021
Paralegal
The Eichelberger Law Firm
04.2019 - 08.2021
AAS - Paralegal Technology
Holmes Community College
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