Donna C. Long
Louisville,KY
Summary
Accomplished litigation paralegal with a proven track record, adept in managing high-volume caseloads and enhancing trial preparation through meticulous legal research. Skilled in drafting pleadings and discovery management, with a keen ability to review and summarize medical records. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in legal software, contributing to efficient case progression and client satisfaction. Skilled litigation support professional well-versed in research, due diligence, fact investigations, and records management. Professional writing and editing, data organization and documentation strengths.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Isaacs & Isaacs
08.2024 - Current
- Manage high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date electronic case files.
Labor & Employment/Litigation Paralegal
Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced attorney preparation for trial by conducting thorough legal research and drafting memoranda.
- Identified critical information within extensive documentation through meticulous attention to detail during document review process.
Litigation Paralegal
Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP
08.2012 - 01.2024
- Managed all aspects of insurance defense including objective investigation, medical and employment records, and drafting pleadings and discovery.
- Trial preparation, including selecting, identifying, and preparing exhibits, research, evaluation of prospective jurors, and liaison between insurance adjusters, expert witnesses, and fact witnesses.
- Worked independently with little supervision.
Medical Malpractice Paralegal
O'Bryan Brown & Toner
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
Legal Assistant
Frost Brown Todd, LLC
01.2002 - 11.2011
- Provided key administrative assistance to senior head of firm litigation department.
- Maintained litigation cases and billing for assignments to attorneys in other all offices.
- Reviewed case files to maintain reported case progress to clients.
Education
Certification - Coursework in Paralegal Structure & Practice
Bellarmine College
Louisville, KYNo Degree - Psychology/Political Science
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYSkills
- Drafting pleadings
- Case summaries
- Medical records review/summarization expertise
- Discovery management
- Proficient in Word, Adobe, LMS, IManage, Filevine, and some Excel
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Isaacs & Isaacs
08.2024 - Current
Labor & Employment/Litigation Paralegal
Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC
02.2024 - 08.2024
Litigation Paralegal
Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP
08.2012 - 01.2024
Medical Malpractice Paralegal
O'Bryan Brown & Toner
12.2011 - 07.2012
Legal Assistant
Frost Brown Todd, LLC
01.2002 - 11.2011
Certification - Coursework in Paralegal Structure & Practice
Bellarmine College
No Degree - Psychology/Political Science
University of Louisville
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