Erin L. Callison
Pryor,United States
Summary
Seasoned Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Team-oriented professional with excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Paralegal
Laird Law Group
12.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability by taking on diverse legal responsibilities spanning various practice areas and industries.
- Conducted exhaustive legal research that informed attorney strategy-making decisions leading to successful outcomes.
- Reduced attorney workload through meticulous organization of essential documents and legal research.
- Streamlined discovery processes, resulting in more efficient document review and analysis.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by providing empathetic support during difficult situations.
- Facilitated seamless trial preparation through management of exhibits, witness coordination, and logistical arrangements.
- Ensured accuracy of court filings by diligently proofreading and editing all legal documents before submission.
- Managed high-stakes caseloads while consistently meeting tight deadlines under pressure-filled environments.
- Improved client communications by maintaining accurate records and providing timely updates on case progress.
- 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.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- 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.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Supported trial preparation efforts by creating exhibits, witness lists, and chronologies of events for use in court proceedings.
- Expedited negotiations with insurance adjusters for fair compensation, leading to higher client satisfaction rates.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Environmental Energy & Natural Resources Advocates
04.2022 - 12.2022
- As Senior Litigation Paralegal of this small environmental law firm, aided in making sure that other office members were correctly doing their assigned tasks
- Traveled nationwide with lead attorney to aid in deposition(s)
- Supported attorney success in trial preparation by conducting comprehensive research on legal issues, precedents, and opposing counsel strategies.
- Coordinated planning of deposition(s) nationwide and prepared all deposition(s) documents
- Drafted and aided in drafting pleadings for filing with appropriate Court Clerk’s office; Responsible for e-filing at federal level
- Established all issues, and client(s) needs pertaining to their case and gathered all facts prior to client(s) meeting with assigned attorney
- Reviewed files for issues that may be unresolved and followed up with proper protocol to achieve best results
- Closely monitored all experts that were nationwide and discussed cases with them daily
- Prepared all trial notebooks, including but not limited to, organizing exhibits for trial while utilizing trial preparation company for nationwide cases
- Researched to locate potential witnesses or experts, while utilizing all available sources
- Obtained all potential case information and researched issues and potential hazards of case
- Responsible for database used to keep discovery documents up to date and researched database to obtain documents used during on-going case
- Responsible for billing my time when working on case through Rocket Matter
- Advised attorneys on best practices concerning courtroom presentation techniques, leading to increased persuasiveness during trial proceedings.
Paralegal
Oxford Lehr, PLLC Law Firm
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepared pleadings for filing with appropriate Court Clerk’s office; I obtained all signatures from appropriate judge, drafted all necessary pleadings, drafted, and responded to discovery, gathered medical information and billing for all personal injury cases and worked directly with all clients relating to personal injury on civil cases
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Established all issues, and client(s) needs pertaining to their case and gathered all facts prior to client(s) meeting with attorney
- Maintained meticulously organized filing system and responsible for keeping appointments and Court appearances calendared, scheduled new client(s) and responsible for client billing using Clio program
- Received and reviewed all incoming mail
- Reviewed files for issues that may have been unresolved and followed up with proper protocol to achieve best results
- Assisted with communications between insurance adjusters and other counsel
- Closely monitored all medical records to ensure treatment was related to specific injury and managed detailed medical chronology and medical billing log
- Kept detailed log of expenses for each case using Clio
- Assisted in negotiations of all settlements, and I worked closely with all parties to ensure we were current on all issues
- Responsible for disbursing final settlement proceeds to appropriate medical provider(s) and client(s)
- Prepared all deposition(s) and trial notebooks, including but not limited to, organizing exhibits for trial
- Researched to locate potential witnesses or experts, while utilizing all available sources
- Obtained all potential case information and researched issues and potential hazards of case
Paralegal/Office Manager
Greer & Tarvin, PLLC Law Firm
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Prepared pleadings for filing with appropriate Court Clerk’s office; Obtained all signatures from appropriate judge, drafted subpoenas, drafted and responded to discovery, gathered medical information and billing for personal injury cases and worked directly with all clients relating to personal injury, civil, family law, criminal defense, estate planning and expungements
- Established all issues, and client(s) needs pertaining to their case and gathered all facts prior to client(s) meeting with attorney
- Maintained meticulously organized filing system and am responsible for keeping appointments and Court appearances calendared, scheduling new clients and responsible for client(s) billing using MyCase program and managed both of Greer and Tarvin’s business accounts as well as accounts payable and receivable
- Received and reviewed all incoming mail
- Reviewed files for issues that may have been unresolved and follow up with proper protocol to achieve best results
- Assisted with communications between insurance adjusters and other counsel
- Closely monitored all medical records to ensure treatment was related to specific injury and managed detailed medical chronology and medical billing log
- Kept detailed log of expenses for each case using MyCase
- Assisted in negotiations of all settlements, and worked closely with all parties to ensure we were current on all issues
- Responsible for disbursing final settlement proceeds to appropriate medical provider(s) and client(s)
- Researched to locate potential witnesses and/or experts, while utilizing all available sources
- Obtained all potential case information and researched issues and potential hazards of case
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Responsible for ordering office supplies and managing office in appropriate manner
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Paralegal
Ritchie, Rock, McBride & Atwood Law Firm
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Drafted pleadings for filing with appropriate Court Clerk’s office; Obtained all signatures from appropriate judge, drafted subpoenas, drafted memorandums, drafting and responding to discovery, civil, and criminal cases
- Established all issues, and client(s) needs pertaining to their case and gathered all facts prior to client(s) meeting with attorney
- Maintained meticulously organized filing system and was responsible for keeping appointments and Court appearances calendared, scheduling new client(s) and I was responsible for client billing using MyCase program
- Received and reviewed all incoming mail
- Reviewed files for issues that may have been unresolved and followed up with proper protocol to achieve best results
- Prepared all deposition(s) and trial notebooks, including but not limited to, organizing exhibits for trial
- Researched to locate potential witnesses or experts, while utilizing all available sources
- Obtained all potential case information and researched issues and potential hazards of case
Paralegal
Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green
12.2013 - 09.2018
- Drafted pleadings for filing with appropriate Court Clerk’s office; Drafted subpoenas, draft memorandums, drafting and responding to discovery, gathered medical information and billing for defense of civil cases
- Established all issues, and client(s) needs pertaining to their case and gathered all facts prior to client(s) meeting with attorney
- Responsible for e-filing in Northern District Court of Oklahoma, Western District of Oklahoma, and Eastern District of Oklahoma
- Familiar with filing procedure in 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and Federal Bankruptcy Court
- Responsible for keeping appointments and Court appearances calendared for multiple attorneys, and responsible for billing time when working on case
- Received and reviewed all incoming mail for multiple attorneys and docketed all response dates to pleadings
- Reviewed files for issues that may be unresolved and followed up with proper protocol to achieve best results
- Closely monitored all medical records to ensure treatment was related to specific injury requested and managed detailed medical chronology and medical billing log
- Coordinated planning of deposition(s) and obtaining Court Reporter
- Prepared deposition(s) chronologies
- Prepared all deposition(s) and trial notebooks, including but not limited to, organizing exhibits for trial
- Researched to locate potential witnesses or experts, while utilizing all available sources
- Obtained all potential case information and researched issues and potential hazards of case
- Redacted any and all confidential information in documents to be produced to opposing counsel or produced in Court pleading
- Responsible for providing privilege log for any and all redacted documents
Paralegal
Danker Law Firm, P.C.
12.2008 - 11.2013
- Drafted pleadings for filing with the appropriate Court Clerk’s office; Obtained all signatures from the appropriate judge, typing dictated letters, drafted subpoenas, drafted memorandums, drafting and responding to discovery, gathered medical information and billing for personal injury cases and worked directly with all clients relating to personal injury, civil, and criminal cases
- Established all the issues, and the client(s) needs pertaining to their case and gathered all facts prior to the client(s) meeting with the attorney
- Responsible for e-filing in the Northern District Court of Oklahoma, and I am familiar with the filing procedure in the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Maintained a meticulously organized filing system and was responsible for keeping appointments and Court appearances calendared, scheduling new client(s) and I was responsible for client billing using the Timeslips program
- Received and reviewed all incoming mail
- Reviewed files for issues that may have been unresolved and followed up with the proper protocol to achieve the best results
- Assisted with communications between insurance adjusters and other counsel
- Closely monitored all medical records to ensure the treatment was related to the specific injury and manage a detailed medical chronology and medical billing log
- Kept a detailed log of expenses for each case using Timeslips
- Assisted in the negotiations of all settlements, and worked closely with all parties to insure we were current on all issues
- Responsible for disbursing the final settlement proceeds to the appropriate medical provider(s) and the client(s)
- Prepared all deposition(s) and trial notebooks, including but not limited to, organizing exhibits for trial
- Researched to locate potential witnesses or experts, while utilizing all available sources
- Obtained all potential case information and researched the issues and potential hazards of the case
Paralegal
Gordon and Gordon, Lawyers
12.2004 - 09.2008
- Drafted pleadings for filing with appropriate Court Clerk’s office; Obtained all signatures from appropriate judge, typed dictated letters, drafted subpoenas, drafted memorandums, drafting and responding to discovery, gathered medical information and billing for personal injury cases and worked directly with all clients relating to personal injury, civil, family law, and criminal cases
- Established all issues, and client(s) needs pertaining to their case and gathered all facts prior to client(s) meeting with attorney
- Responsible for e-filing in Federal Courts of Oklahoma, and I am familiar with filing procedure in 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Maintained meticulously organized filing system and was responsible for keeping appointments and Court appearances calendared, scheduling new clients and I was responsible for client billing using Timeslips program
- Received and reviewed all incoming mail
- Reviewed files for issues that may have been unresolved and followed up with proper protocol to achieve best results
- Assisted with communications between insurance adjusters and other counsel
- Closely monitored all medical records to ensure treatment was related to specific injury and manage detailed medical chronology and medical billing log
- Kept detailed log of expenses for each case using Timeslips
- Assisted in negotiations of all settlements, and worked closely with all parties to insure we were current on all issues
- Responsible for disbursing final settlement proceeds to appropriate medical provider(s) and client(s)
- Prepared all deposition(s) and trial notebooks, including but not limited to, organizing exhibits for trial
- Researched to locate potential witnesses and/or experts, while utilizing all available sources
- Obtained all potential case information and researched issues and potential hazards of case
Education
Associate in applied science -
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK01.2005
Bachelors degree - Marketing
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK01.1999
Marketing -
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK01.1997
Bachelors degree - Marketing
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK01.1996
Skills
- Trial preparation
- Research and data collection
- Interviewing witnesses
- Document drafting
- Exhibit preparation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Client Confidentiality
- Time management abilities
- Notary Public
- Microsoft Office
References
- Gregory W. Laird, Attorney at Law, 3922 E. 38th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74120, 405-264-3553
- Chase McBride, Attorney at Law, 106 N. Rowe St., Pryor, Oklahoma, 74361, 918-373-2979
- Jason Robertson, Magistrate Judge of the Eastern District of Oklahoma, P.O. Box 7002, Muskogee, Oklahoma, 74402, 918-583-8100
Legalexperience
I have been actively involved in many areas of the legal field: Insurance defense litigation, corporate law, personal injury, auto accidents, DUI/DWI and other criminal law, divorce and family law, civil litigation, insurance disputes, court appointed cases, guardianships, probate, wills and trust, medical malpractice, juvenile cases, wrongful death, guardian ad litem cases, adoptions and environmental law.
Timeline
Lead Paralegal
Laird Law Group
12.2022 - Current
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Environmental Energy & Natural Resources Advocates
04.2022 - 12.2022
Paralegal
Oxford Lehr, PLLC Law Firm
05.2021 - 03.2022
Paralegal/Office Manager
Greer & Tarvin, PLLC Law Firm
09.2019 - 04.2021
Paralegal
Ritchie, Rock, McBride & Atwood Law Firm
09.2018 - 08.2019
Paralegal
Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green
12.2013 - 09.2018
Paralegal
Danker Law Firm, P.C.
12.2008 - 11.2013
Paralegal
Gordon and Gordon, Lawyers
12.2004 - 09.2008
Associate in applied science -
Rogers State University
Bachelors degree - Marketing
Northeastern State University
Marketing -
Oklahoma State University
Bachelors degree - Marketing
Northeastern State University
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