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Edwin Canton

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Experienced Paralegal specializing in high-volume personal injury cases and settlement negotiations. Expertise in liability analysis and client relationship management drives optimal case outcomes. Proficient in Filevine for case tracking and documentation, ensuring effective communication with clients and insurance adjusters.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal

The Berman Law Group
Coral Springs, Florida
10.2025 - Current

anaged high-volume personal injury caseload from intake through pre-litigation settlement, ensuring efficient case progression and maximum client recovery.

  • Conducted client intake and initial case evaluations, gathering facts, insurance details, and liability information
  • Reviewed and summarized medical records and bills to assess damages and establish treatment timelines, enhancing case preparation
  • Communicated with insurance adjusters to open claims, provide documentation, and negotiate settlements
  • Drafted and submitted demand packages, including liability analysis, medical summaries, and settlement justifications
  • Identified liability issues and case value factors to assist attorneys in settlement strategy
  • Negotiated property damage claims and coordinated vehicle repairs or total loss resolutions, ensuring client satisfaction and timely resolutions
  • Ensured accurate documentation and case management using systems such as Filevine,

Pre-Suit Paralegal

SteinLaw, P.A.
Weston, FL
01.2023 - 10.2026
  • Examined insurance policies to identify coverage details and engaged with insurance companies to secure documentation for efficient claims processing.
  • Systematically gather, arrange, and scrutinize medical records and bills to gain a comprehensive understanding of the injuries sustained and the financial implications involved.
  • Maintained organized case files, monitored critical deadlines, and assisted attorneys to ensure seamless case management.
  • Oversaw insurance documentation

Legal Assistant

The Schiller Kessler Group
Oakland Park, FL
06.2020 - 01.2023
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment, including filing and organizing documents, drafting correspondence, and opening claims with the appropriate insurance companies.
  • Maintained confidential client files and other sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Contacted clients to verify the accuracy of information and accident details provided, and input data into the database.
  • Answered phones, addressing client inquiries and concerns to enhance client satisfaction.
  • Sent letters of representation to involved parties, initiating legal representation for clients.

Property Damage Coordinator

Kanner & Pintaluga
Boca Raton, FL
10.2017 - 06.2020
  • Coordinated pick up of clients' damaged vehicles and properties to facilitate timely repairs.
  • Collected detailed repair estimates from service providers to ensure accurate cost assessments.
  • Verified vehicle location to prevent unnecessary storage fees.
  • Responded to telephone calls and emails from customers or clients to answer questions or resolve problems.
  • Communicated effectively with internal staff members as well as external staff to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

Dispatcher Team Lead

MTI America
Pompano Beach, FL
03.2013 - 10.2017
  • Coordinated transportation services for injured workers, utilizing stretcher and wheelchair vans to ensure timely assistance.
  • Managed high volume of calls, ensuring professionalism and efficiency in multitasking.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, applying strong problem-solving skills to enhance satisfaction.
  • Proficiently utilized computer systems for data entry, tracking, and managing driver information.

Education

High School Diploma -

JP Taravella
Coral Springs
01-2013

Skills

Core Legal & Case Management Skills

  • Personal injury knowledge
  • High-volume case management
  • Pre-litigation workflow
  • Liability analysis & case valuation
  • Demand package preparation
  • Insurance claims handling
  • Medical records analysis
  • Settlement negotiation support
  • PIP compliance tracking
  • Insurance adjuster negotiation
  • Recorded statements management
  • Treatment timeline analysis
  • Medical specials calculations
  • Lien identification (providers, health insurance, etc)
  • Case management systems
  • Document Management
  • Deadline tracking

Document drafting

  • File organization
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • CRM and intake software systems

Certification

Public Notary

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Paralegal

The Berman Law Group
10.2025 - Current

Pre-Suit Paralegal

SteinLaw, P.A.
01.2023 - 10.2026

Legal Assistant

The Schiller Kessler Group
06.2020 - 01.2023

Property Damage Coordinator

Kanner & Pintaluga
10.2017 - 06.2020

Dispatcher Team Lead

MTI America
03.2013 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

JP Taravella
Edwin Canton