Eileen Nelson
Seymour,Connecticut
Summary
To fully utilize my legal and business administrative abilities in a challenging position where an opportunity for career growth and advancement exists. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant, III
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY
Stratford, CT
12.1997 - Current
- Provide support to two attorneys with high volume caseload.
- Open files as they come in from claims which entail conflict checks, e-filing appearances, noticing depositions and sending out appropriate correspondence.
- Responsible for all calendar entries.
- Process all incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Confirm depositions, arbitrations and court appearances.
- Set up independent medical examinations and film reviews with various doctors.
- Responsible for advancing pleadings and taking necessary steps to expedite the closure of subrogation files.
- Prepare responses to discovery requests, gather production documents and file necessary motions for extension of time when needed.
- E-file court documents and legal pleadings with court on behalf of attorneys.
- Responsible for short calendar markings and reclaiming of motions.
- Assist attorneys in collecting medical records and lost wage information.
- Responsible for distributing court cards to entire office for processing.
- Review invoices for payment and submit to claims for payment.
- Arrange for field investigator on files when necessary.
- Communicate extensively with claims adjusters, doctors and other professionals involved in cases
- Order supplies for the entire office.
Litigation Secretary/Legal Assistant
MARSH, DAY & CALHOUN
04.1994 - 12.2007
- Assist Chairman of the Litigation Department in daily functions of department
- Open and organize litigation files: draft claim letters, request medical bills and report, police report, etc
- Prepare and continually update list of special damages
- Process all medical bills and lost wages of payment through insurance carrier
- Coordinate and scheduled depositions, both in Connecticut and out of State
- Send out notices to all parties
- Assist in trial preparation: coordinate witnesses, issue subpoenas, assemble trial notebook
- Prepare closing statements and send out settlement checks.
Litigation Paralegal
COUSINS AND JOHNSON
08.1991 - 04.1994
- Meet with clients to answer interrogatories and prepare final draft
- Assist with trial preparation
- Coordinate benefits and reallocate group medical coverage when no-fault was exhausted
- Continually update medical reports and bills
- Process all checks received, i.e., medical, lost earnings, property damage, etc.
Education
Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies -
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
Fairfield, ConnecticutBachelor of Science – Business Administration -
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
Fairfield, Connecticut05.1990
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- E-filing court documents
- Calendar Management
- Legal Document Preparation
- Client Communication
- Administrative Support
- Document Preparation
- Interviewing Clients
- Legal Correspondence
- Manage office supplies and inventory
- Subpoenas and summonses
- TEAM Connect
- Microsoft Outlook
References
Furnished upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant, III
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY
12.1997 - Current
Litigation Secretary/Legal Assistant
MARSH, DAY & CALHOUN
04.1994 - 12.2007
Litigation Paralegal
COUSINS AND JOHNSON
08.1991 - 04.1994
Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies -
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science – Business Administration -
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY