Erin Whall
Addis,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Litigation Paralegal
Toups & CO.
Baton Rouge
01.2023 - Current
- Meticulously manages court documents, schedules and legal research to streamline processes
- Drafting and filed motions, petitions, subpoenas, and affidavits
- Performed research case law for a variety of motions using WestLaw.
- Rendered technical and analytical assistance to support attorney litigation needs.
- Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
- Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Conducted initial client greet, communicating with clients
- Organized and maintained client records and case files
- Provide administrative support for staff and maintaining filing system.
- Performed variety of automated support tasks necessary to prepare, organize, index, develop and manage exhibits, evidence and data relevant to cases.
- Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, meeting with clients to research cases, collect data, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation.
- Analyzed incoming data from sources and provided detailed reports to case teams.
- Consulted with attorneys and case teams to establish workflows supporting efficient document reviews.
- Coordinated implementation of document databases for legal team document review and production.
- Assisted litigation teams on legal automation requirements and systems capabilities to facilitate investigatory or litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation.
- Tracked, stored and organized data in accordance with proper chain of custody protocols.
- Analyzed work product and created document productions using database platforms and performing quality control reviews and revising or improving documents where appropriate.
- Maintained an organized file system for all case related materials.
- Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
- Investigated potential sources of evidence such as public records or online databases.
- Supervised junior paralegals on projects assigned by attorneys.
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda summarizing the results.
- Collaborated with clients to gather information about their cases.
- Communicated regularly with opposing counsels regarding settlements or other matters.
- Organized large volumes of data into databases for use in document reviews or case management systems.
- Analyzed medical records to identify pertinent facts that could be used in a court proceeding.
- Proofread documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness files, and drafting jury instructions.
- Managed document production process, including identifying relevant documents, locating witnesses and obtaining necessary authorizations.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Conducted client interviews and maintained case files.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through effective communication.
- Performed legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Redacted sensitive information from documents before disclosure.
- Proofread legal documents for grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Prepared correspondence for clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Liaised between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
- Managed attorney calendars and scheduled appointments.
- Tracked billable hours using time management software.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Assisted in mediation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations.
- Reviewed contracts, leases, and agreements for accuracy.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all communications.
- Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
- Prepared court filings and managed e-filing processes.Structured and reliable Paralegal with 5+ years of experience managing high-volume caseloads alongside attorneys
- Meticulously manages court documents, schedules and legal research to streamline processes
- Responsibilities Included: Drafted and filed motions, petitions, subpoenas and affidavits
- Performed research case law for a variety of motions using WestLaw.
- Rendered technical and analytical assistance to support attorney litigation needs.
- Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
- Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Conducted initial client greet, communicating with clients
- Organized and maintained client records and case files
- Provide administrative support for staff and maintaining filing system.
- Performed variety of automated support tasks necessary to prepare, organize, index, develop and manage exhibits, evidence and data relevant to cases.
- Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, meeting with clients to research cases, collect data, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation.
- Analyzed incoming data from sources and provided detailed reports to case teams.
- Consulted with attorneys and case teams to establish workflows supporting efficient document reviews.
- Coordinated implementation of document databases for legal team document review and production.
- Assisted litigation teams on legal automation requirements and systems capabilities to facilitate investigatory or litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation.
- Tracked, stored and organized data in accordance with proper chain of custody protocols.
- Analyzed work product and created document productions using database platforms and performing quality control reviews and revising or improving documents where appropriate.
- Maintained an organized file system for all case related materials.
- Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
- Investigated potential sources of evidence such as public records or online databases.
- Supervised junior paralegals on projects assigned by attorneys.
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda summarizing the results.
- Collaborated with clients to gather information about their cases.
- Communicated regularly with opposing counsels regarding settlements or other matters.
- Organized large volumes of data into databases for use in document reviews or case management systems.
- Analyzed medical records to identify pertinent facts that could be used in a court proceeding.
- Proofread documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness files, and drafting jury instructions.
- Managed document production process, including identifying relevant documents, locating witnesses and obtaining necessary authorizations.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Conducted client interviews and maintained case files.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through effective communication.
- Performed legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Redacted sensitive information from documents before disclosure.
- Proofread legal documents for grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Prepared correspondence for clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Liaised between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
- Managed attorney calendars and scheduled appointments.
- Tracked billable hours using time management software.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Assisted in mediation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations.
- Reviewed contracts, leases, and agreements for accuracy.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all communications.
- Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
- Prepared court filings and managed e-filing processes.Structured and reliable Paralegal with 5+ years of experience managing high-volume caseloads alongside attorneys
- Meticulously manages court documents, schedules and legal research to streamline processes
- Responsibilities Included: Drafted and filed motions, petitions, subpoenas and affidavits
- Performed research case law for a variety of motions using WestLaw.
- Rendered technical and analytical assistance to support attorney litigation needs.
- Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
- Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Conducted initial client greet, communicating with clients
- Organized and maintained client records and case files
- Provide administrative support for staff and maintaining filing system.
- Performed variety of automated support tasks necessary to prepare, organize, index, develop and manage exhibits, evidence and data relevant to cases.
- Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, meeting with clients to research cases, collect data, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation.
- Analyzed incoming data from sources and provided detailed reports to case teams.
- Consulted with attorneys and case teams to establish workflows supporting efficient document reviews.
- Coordinated implementation of document databases for legal team document review and production.
- Assisted litigation teams on legal automation requirements and systems capabilities to facilitate investigatory or litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation.
- Tracked, stored and organized data in accordance with proper chain of custody protocols.
- Analyzed work product and created document productions using database platforms and performing quality control reviews and revising or improving documents where appropriate.
- Maintained an organized file system for all case related materials.
- Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
- Investigated potential sources of evidence such as public records or online databases.
- Supervised junior paralegals on projects assigned by attorneys.
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda summarizing the results.
- Collaborated with clients to gather information about their cases.
- Communicated regularly with opposing counsels regarding settlements or other matters.
- Organized large volumes of data into databases for use in document reviews or case management systems.
- Analyzed medical records to identify pertinent facts that could be used in a court proceeding.
- Proofread documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness files, and drafting jury instructions.
- Managed document production process, including identifying relevant documents, locating witnesses and obtaining necessary authorizations.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Conducted client interviews and maintained case files.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through effective communication.
- Performed legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Redacted sensitive information from documents before disclosure.
- Proofread legal documents for grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Prepared correspondence for clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Liaised between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
- Managed attorney calendars and scheduled appointments.
- Tracked billable hours using time management software.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Assisted in mediation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations.
- Reviewed contracts, leases, and agreements for accuracy.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all communications.
- Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
- Prepared court filings and managed e-filing processes.led motions, petitions, subpoenas and affidavits
- Performed research case law for a variety of motions using WestLaw.
- Rendered technical and analytical assistance to support attorney litigation needs.
- Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
- Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Conducted initial client greet, communicating with clients
- Organized and maintained client records and case files
- Provide administrative support for staff and maintaining filing system.
- Performed variety of automated support tasks necessary to prepare, organize, index, develop and manage exhibits, evidence and data relevant to cases.
- Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, meeting with clients to research cases, collect data, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation.
- Analyzed incoming data from sources and provided detailed reports to case teams.
- Consulted with attorneys and case teams to establish workflows supporting efficient document reviews.
- Coordinated implementation of document databases for legal team document review and production.
- Assisted litigation teams on legal automation requirements and systems capabilities to facilitate investigatory or litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation.
- Tracked, stored and organized data in accordance with proper chain of custody protocols.
- Analyzed work product and created document productions using database platforms and performing quality control reviews and revising or improving documents where appropriate.
- Maintained an organized file system for all case related materials.
- Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
- Investigated potential sources of evidence such as public records or online databases.
- Supervised junior paralegals on projects assigned by attorneys.
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda summarizing the results.
- Collaborated with clients to gather information about their cases.
- Communicated regularly with opposing counsels regarding settlements or other matters.
- Organized large volumes of data into databases for use in document reviews or case management systems.
- Analyzed medical records to identify pertinent facts that could be used in a court proceeding.
- Proofread documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness files, and drafting jury instructions.
- Managed document production process, including identifying relevant documents, locating witnesses and obtaining necessary authorizations.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Conducted client interviews and maintained case files.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through effective communication.
- Performed legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Redacted sensitive information from documents before disclosure.
- Proofread legal documents for grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Prepared correspondence for clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Liaised between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
- Managed attorney calendars and scheduled appointments.
- Tracked billable hours using time management software.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Assisted in mediation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations.
- Reviewed contracts, leases, and agreements for accuracy.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all communications.
- Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
- Prepared court filings and managed e-filing processes.
Litigation Paralegal
Taylor Wellons Politz & Duhe
Baton Rouge
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Structured and reliable Paralegal with 15+ years of experience managing high-volume caseloads alongside attorneys
- Meticulously manages court documents, schedules and legal research to streamline processes
- Responsibilities Included: Assist 3 attorneys with trial preparation, proofreading, and editing, organizing, and notarizing legal documents
- Gather, analyze and investigate statutes and legal decisions relating to criminal cases, while managing additional office-related tasks
- Coordinated case scheduling with law enforcement, defense attorneys and witnesses to ensure attendance of all concerned entities at court hearings
- Serve as client-attorney liaison, managing high-volume email and phone correspondence, and scheduling and conducting client and witness interviews.
Intake Specialist
Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers
Baton Rouge
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Structured and reliable Paralegal with 15+ years of experience managing high-volume caseloads alongside attorneys
- Meticulously manages court documents, schedules and legal research to streamline processes
- Responsibilities Included: Help prepare attorneys for trial by drafting pleadings, motions and witness lists
- Manage case files and all paperwork, inputting into electronic file system
- Serve as liaison between attorney and clients, including managing high email and call volume daily and scheduling consultations
- Drafted documents including complaints, motions and subpoenas
- Scheduled and transcribed interviews with clients and completed all intake paperwork
- Assisted with legal research, utilizing resources like LexisNexis and Westlaw extensively.
Paralegal Intern
LEGAL EAGLES LAW FIRM
Houston, TX
- Assisted 2 senior paralegals with trial preparation, conducting factual and legal research, and gathering documents
- Maintained litigation database, answered phones and correspondences, drafted legal documents, and performed other administrative tasks as needed
- Prepared and presented case evidence and data for attorney review
- Scanned, organized, and filed exhibits, briefs, and legal documents into the firm’s litigation database
- Attended two annual in-house training seminars, and multiple court hearings to understand criminal law and office workflow.
Paralegal Intern
LEGAL EAGLES LAW FIRM
Houston, TX
- Assisted 2 senior paralegals with trial preparation, conducting factual and legal research, and gathering documents
- Maintained litigation database, answered phones and correspondences, drafted legal documents, and performed other administrative tasks as needed
- Prepared and presented case evidence and data for attorney review
- Scanned, organized, and filed exhibits, briefs, and legal documents into the firm’s litigation database
- Attended two annual in-house training seminars, and multiple court hearings to understand criminal law and office workflow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brusly High School
Brusly, LA05-2008
Skills
- Timberline (Sage) Estimating Software
- Navisworks
- Primavera (P3) & (P6)
- HCSS Heavy Bid Software
- Microsoft Office
- Attorney Support
- Civil Law
- Understands confidentiality
- Records Management
- Litigation Support
- Legal research skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Document Preparation
- Case Management
- Proofreading
- Client Communication
- Calendar Management
- Administrative Support
- Subpoena coordination
- File Organization
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Correspondence and Legal Forms
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Correspondence
- Filing System Organization
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Document Management
- Multitasking
- Task Prioritization
- Data Confidentiality
- Problem-solving abilities
- Legal and Court Processes
- Team building
- Good Judgment and Decision Making
- Effective Multitasking
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Document Editing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Written Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Case File Management
- Reliability
- Schedule Coordination
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical Skills
Cell
225.235.1895
Timeline
Pre-Litigation Paralegal
Toups & CO.
01.2023 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Taylor Wellons Politz & Duhe
01.2021 - 01.2023
Intake Specialist
Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers
01.2019 - 01.2021
Paralegal Intern
LEGAL EAGLES LAW FIRM
Paralegal Intern
LEGAL EAGLES LAW FIRM
High School Diploma -
Brusly High School
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