Donnita Martin
Summary
Senior Litigation Paralegal with over 20 years experience. Personable yet assertive professional with expertise in the areas of Plaintiff Personal Injury, Local Government, including Labor & Employment and Eminent Domain Litigation, and Medical Malpractice Defense cases.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Litigation Paralegal (Remote)
Reaves Law Firm, PLLC
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration by coordinating efforts among attorneys, paralegals, expert witnesses, and support staff throughout the litigation process to prepare for trial.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through effective client communication and efficient use of subpoenas duces tecum, requests for production, and interrogatories.
- Successfully managed approximately 100 cases simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting strict deadlines.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for Personal Injury cases.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Marion County Board Of County Commissioners
02.2011 - 07.2023
- Enhanced team collaboration by coordinating efforts among attorneys, paralegals, expert witnesses, and support staff throughout the litigation process.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through conducting client interviews, efficient use of subpoenas duces tecum, requests for production, and interrogatories to gather critical information necessary for building strong cases and preparing for trial testimony.
- Demonstrated exceptional legal writing skills by creating persuasive summaries of complex case materials for attorney review and decision-making purposes.
- Managed exhibits, evidence and electronic data related to pre-suit investigations and research, through settlement/trial, including appellate work, for cases involving Local Government, Defense Litigation, Labor & Employment and Eminent Domain Litigation proceedings.
- Attended trials, court hearings and depositions to coordinate witnesses, manage exhibits and assist the County Attorney.
- Prepared various agenda items for the County Attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, and Title Commitment, to prepare civil law suits for Eminent Domain takings.
Litigation Paralegal
The Briggs Law Firm
01.2009 - 02.2011
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs in compliance with court rules, leading to successful outcomes in Personal Injury cases.
- Maintained client satisfaction by providing regular updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Interviewed clients and reviewed and summarized extensive medical records and other documents to identify critical information for drafting persuasive demands for settlement.
- Organized and maintained detailed case calendar, ensuring all deadlines were met without fail.
Litigation Legal Assistant
Siboni Hamer & Buchanan
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to Medical Malpractice Defense legal proceedings, including effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.
- Supported attorneys during trials by coordinating witnesses, creating trial exhibits, preparing witness binders, and tracking essential documentation throughout proceedings.
- Coordinated scheduling of depositions, hearings, and meetings for seamless communication between parties involved in a case.
- Ensured accurate billing practices by diligently tracking billable hours spent on various tasks related to client matters.
Litigation Legal Assistant
Adams Coogler, P.A.
03.2002 - 06.2008
- Supported attorneys during Medical Malpractice Defense trials by creating trial exhibits, summarizing depositions, preparing witness binders and coordinating witnesses.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics within the firm by collaborating effectively with colleagues in both legal support roles and attorney positions. Also assisted with training new employees.
- Coordinated scheduling of depositions, hearings, and meetings for seamless communication between parties involved in a case.
- Ensured accurate billing practices by diligently tracking billable hours spent on various tasks related to client matters.
Education
Associate of Arts -
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL05.2020
Skills
- Detailed oriented
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Continuous learning mindset
- Outlook / Google
- Microsoft Office 365
- Adobe Pro
- Filevine and Client Profiles (Aderant)
- Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Electronic Filing in State and Federal Courts (PACER)
Certification
Florida Registered Paralegal (Currently Inactive)
Notary Public - Florida
Work Preference
Work Location
RemoteTimeline
Senior Litigation Paralegal (Remote)
Reaves Law Firm, PLLC
07.2023 - Current
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Marion County Board Of County Commissioners
02.2011 - 07.2023
Litigation Paralegal
The Briggs Law Firm
01.2009 - 02.2011
Litigation Legal Assistant
Siboni Hamer & Buchanan
06.2008 - 01.2009
Litigation Legal Assistant
Adams Coogler, P.A.
03.2002 - 06.2008
Associate of Arts -
College of Central Florida
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