Erin Murphy

Bowen & Burns, Southampton Pa-
November 2012- October 2021/Full-Time

October 2021- Present/Part-Time

• Wills, Trusts & Estates, Social Security, ERISA, Medicare, Medicaid, and Personal Injury Paralegal
• Estimated case load of minimum of 100 estates at any given time depending on where estate is in probate process and its complexity.
• Open estates and prepare for Probate depending on each Counties rules and regulation, adjusting to specific and requirements due to Covid-19
• Complete correspondence tasks regarding notification process on behalf of decedent to state agencies
• Obtain financial information for assets and debts owned by decedent as well as Government Bonds and Life Insurance/Annuity companies and follow through to liquidation is complete as well as satisfying debts.
• Communicate with Register of Wills regarding Estate and Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax filings and payments.
• Continual contact with clients throughout Estate process during and after probate process
• Personal Injury and Litigation: Case load ranges from individual injury action to Mass Tort Class Action
• Prepare and complete all required correspondence to courts, clients, opposing counsel and case related entities.
• General law practice documents such as Guardianship forms, Renunciations, and motions
• Complete Discovery and legal research using firms' software.
• Communicate with clients with focus on maintaining firm’s customer-focus reputation; provide status updates; follow up on requests for information and documentation.
• Assist in Judgment cases, Research and Guardianship cases.
• Work alongside other Paralegals and assist in medical malpractice cases.
• File and prioritize case documents.
• Organize and prepare billing and requests for Production of Documents
• Confirm court appearance and client appointments.
• Open and Close out files in accordance with firm procedure
• 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.
• Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
• Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
• Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
• Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
• Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
• Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database

• Nationwide representation services for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claimants who are referred by insurance carriers, self-insured employers, and individuals.
• Estimated case load of 308 disability claimants at any given time
• Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database
• Constant customer service with claimant, Long Term Disability carriers and Social Security Administration
• Establish trusting relationship with claimant while completing SSDI Application together or following pending claim process; both customer service calls require collecting pertinent and sensitive information.
• Follow through and assist on life of SSDI claim which can include multiple levels of appeals; claimant passing during claims process and assisting Next of Kin
• Continuous contact with claimant obtaining recent medical treatment, updating, and supplying SSA with recent medical treatment, monitoring and assist in returning required forms to SSA in timely matter, liaison between claimant and SSA.
• Maintain deadlines; timely filings, from first appeal through hearing and post ALJ hearings.
• Maintain client and developer relationship with confidence, reassurance, and support by helping claimant through frustrating process of filing SSDI claim who often do not feel well or are terminal.
• Discussed issues with team members to provide resolution and apply best practices.
• Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
• Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.

• Create Family Law documents such as: Divorce Decree; Praecipe to Transmit; Petitions for Adoptions; Termination of Parental Rights; and Report of Intent to Adopt
• Develop and maintain rapport with Orphan’s Court to efficiently obtain case status and various communications throughout Family Court process.
• Prepare correspondence to Vital Statistics for Amended Birth Certificates post adoption.
• Maintain contact with and between various adoption and government related agencies.
• Communicate with clients regularly on behalf of attorney.
• Prepare letters of representation and decline letters
• Billing: Prepare, review files for all expenses including attorney time; filing fees and expenditures
• Performed administrative duties as sole paralegal in private firm which included but not limited to dictation, calendar maintenance, including appointment confirmation, office supply maintenance and filing.
• 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.
• Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
• 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.