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Elizabeth Velez

Houston,TX

Summary

Background includes pulling records, drafting motions and managing litigation calendars. Excellent communication and planning skills with a hardworking and dedicated nature.

Work History

Litigation Paralegal

Keramidas Law Firm
Remote
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.

Litigation Paralegal

United Auto Insurance
Remote
12.2020 - 10.2022
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to [Type] legal proceedings.
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for [Type] cases.
  • Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
  • Uploaded data into [Software] for review and pre-processing.
  • Produced documents and created audio and visual media for presentation.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Wrote and filed pleadings with [Type] court on schedule to maximize case success.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
  • Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.

Case Manager

Rodney Jones Law Firm
Houston, TX
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.

Paralegal

Ronald Esposito & Associates
Houston, TX
04.2017 - 07.2019
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
  • Wrote and filed pleadings with [Type] court on schedule to maximize case success.

Medical Billing Supervisor

Arturo Bautista, M.D.
Houston, TX
06.2001 - 09.2015
  • Complied with HIPAA privacy and security regulations to protect patients' medical records and information.
  • Maintained current accounts through aged revenue reporting.
  • Researched and followed up on denied insurance claims.
  • Posted charges, payments and write-ups for cardiovascular procedures.
  • Reviewed services rendered and completed to reconcile codes.
  • Participated in workshops and other training opportunities to remain current on billing procedures, regulations and industry updates.
  • Scheduled patients in Medical Manager System.
  • Devised new methods to improve billing workflows.
  • Assisted patients by determining financial assistance available and setting up payment plans.
  • Verified proper ICD-9 coding on claims.
  • Oversaw billing for Medicaid PCA, waiver and skilled claims, commercial insurance and private pay clients.
  • Analyzed medical records to satisfy insurance company mandates.
  • Enforced operational compliance with state and federal laws and Joint Commission standards.
  • Submitted electronic and paper claims to insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid to collect medical payments.
  • Reviewed outgoing bills for eligibility and accurateness.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05.2018

Skills

  • Legal Documentation
  • Motions Preparation
  • Court Session Management
  • Document Preparation
  • Court Filings
  • Proofreading
  • Litigation Review
  • Critical Thinking
  • Database Searching
  • Relationship Building
  • Legal Terminology
  • Calendar Management
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Filing System Organization
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Litigation Support
  • Client Billing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Case File Management
  • Document Editing
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Document Filing
  • Administrative Support
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Client Support
  • Civil Law
  • Court Document Filing
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Case Management

Timeline

Litigation Paralegal

Keramidas Law Firm
10.2022 - 11.2023

Litigation Paralegal

United Auto Insurance
12.2020 - 10.2022

Case Manager

Rodney Jones Law Firm
07.2019 - 10.2020

Paralegal

Ronald Esposito & Associates
04.2017 - 07.2019

Medical Billing Supervisor

Arturo Bautista, M.D.
06.2001 - 09.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Houston Community College

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