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Dena Spencer

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Personal Injury Law. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation. Motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Detail-oriented and highly organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Sandler Law Group
04.2003 - 05.2024
  • Plaintiff's personal injury paralegal responsible for all aspects of cases from intake evaluation to close
  • Pre-litigation case preparation including correspondence with insurance companies, request of accident reports and other investigative documentation, collection of photographs, request of medical records, medical bills, and liens
  • File management to include digital management of all case related documents and preparation of settlement demands
  • Litigation case management to include preparation of Warrant in Debts, subpoena requests, pleadings, and court filings
  • Scheduling of client meetings, hearings, depositions, and trials.

Legal Assistant

Harlan & Flora
06.1995 - 04.2003
  • Legal assistant and office manager
  • Responsible for ordering and maintaining all office supplies, maintaining office equipment, liaison between attorneys and staff
  • Maintaining attorney calendars to include scheduling meetings with doctors, depositions, hearings, and trials
  • Preparation of legal correspondence to attorneys and courts
  • Transcribing and editing attorney dictation
  • Maintaining physical client files
  • Answering telephones.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05.2023

Associate of Science - General

Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA
12.1999

High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum

Granby High
Norfolk, VA
06.1991

Skills

  • Exemplary organizational, writing, and editing abilities Great communication and problem solving skills Works well with others
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Client Communication
  • Notary Public
  • Administrative Support
  • Legal writing
  • File Organization
  • Proofreading
  • File and Records Management
  • Document filing
  • Court Filing
  • Exceptional writer
  • Civil Law
  • Legal jargon knowledge
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Document Management
  • Correspondence and Legal Forms
  • Trial Preparation Assistance
  • Document Editing
  • Problem-Solving

Activities

I am an avid gardener and lover of nature. I aspire to someday be a Norfolk Master Gardener. I love doting on and spending time with my two Yorkshire terriers. I am a devoted aunt to my six nieces and nephews. I'm a member of OV Church and participate in many volunteer activities within the church. I am the primary organizer of Coaster Community Garden located at Coaster Coffee in Norfolk. I have lived in the Bay View/Ocean View section of Norfolk my entire life and have a great love and pride for my community. I love staying active outdoors. I am also a five year breast cancer survivor.

References

Professional and Personal References Available on Request

Timeline

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Sandler Law Group
04.2003 - 05.2024

Legal Assistant

Harlan & Flora
06.1995 - 04.2003

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Old Dominion University

Associate of Science - General

Tidewater Community College

High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum

Granby High

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