Erin Zamarripa
Pomona,CA
Summary
Experienced Special Investigator with a legal background holding a Juris Doctor Degree, and 19 years at Nationwide which includes work in the Pet Claims Department, Pet Underwriting Department, and currently the Special Investigations Unit. In addition to valuable legal experience with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Proven ability to gather and organize evidence for criminal cases, conduct thorough interviews, and prepare detailed court reports. Skilled in utilizing advanced investigative systems and fostering collaborative relationships, maintaining legal compliance, ensuring compliance with legal standards, thereby enhancing case outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Investigator
Nationwide (Special Investigations Unit)
05.2016 - Current
- Pursues leads, complaints and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities.
- Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
- Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
- Maintaining legal compliance
- Analyzing contract language
- Developed concept models, working collaboratively with IT to establish anti-fraud needs and specifications.
- Secures evidentiary information to reinforce findings and original claims.
- Interviews suspects and witnesses.
- Documents findings within compliance of the CA Department of Insurance standards and prepares detailed reports.
Certified Law Clerk
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Leveraged exceptional attention to detail when proofreading legal documents ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Conducted preliminary hearings
- Drafted motions
- Developed persuasive oral arguments for presentation in court hearings, contributing to favorable rulings.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for trial, resulting in successful outcomes for clients.
- Performed extensive due diligence on potential witnesses, uncovering crucial information for case development.
Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA of Los Angeles
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Drafted court reports providing assessments and made recommendations to court.
- Attended court proceedings with client.
- Assessed clients for abuse and neglect and reported findings to court.
- Conducted interviews with parents, foster parents, school officials and other individuals to better understand client's needs.
- Observed strict security measures to keep all case information confidential.
Underwriter
Nationwide
07.2007 - 05.2016
- Reviewed applications for insurance coverage and to determine risks.
- Supported review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal business after carefully reviewing all information.
Juvenile Supervison Intern
Los Angeles County Probation
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisted probation officer in supervision of juvenile sex offenders.
- Built relationships with offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Gathered information from family members and agencies about conduct of probationers.
- Compiled information from law enforcement and conducted interviews with youth offenders.
- Tracked assigned juvenile adherence to probation requirements.
- Assisted in determining appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Researched each case thoroughly to strengthen case outcomes.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
Undergraduate Legal Intern (VIP Unit)
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Assembled case materials by organizing, summarizing and collecting documents, and other information and evidence.
- Attended court proceedings and trials to record and listen to critical information.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Participated in vetting of expert witnesses.
- Transcribed depositions.
Claims Analyst
Nationwide
12.2006 - 07.2007
- Managed large volume of veterinary medical claims on daily basis.
- Followed up on potentially fraudulent claims initiated by claims representatives.
- Paid or denied veterinary medical claims based upon established claims processing criteria.
- Maintained knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology and procedures.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Inland Valley Emergency Veterinary Clinic
01.2001 - 12.2006
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Aided veterinary surgeon with surgeries and procedures for domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Education
Juris Doctor - Law
Abraham Lincoln University School of Law
Glendale, CABachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Criminology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ2015
Associate of Science - Registered Veterinary Technology
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CA2003
Skills
- Investigating insurance fraud
- Maintaining legal compliance
- Drafting motions and court reports
- Conducting preliminary hearings for criminal cases
- Contract analysis
- State fraud bureau referrals and reporting
- Gathering and organizing evidence for criminal cases including trial preparations
- Interviewing statement taking, including examinations under oath (EUO)
- Analyzing Pet Insurance Claims
- Underwriting Pet Insurance policies
Timeline
Certified Law Clerk
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
09.2023 - 12.2023
Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA of Los Angeles
02.2018 - 01.2021
Special Investigator
Nationwide (Special Investigations Unit)
05.2016 - Current
Juvenile Supervison Intern
Los Angeles County Probation
12.2014 - 06.2015
Undergraduate Legal Intern (VIP Unit)
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
06.2014 - 05.2015
Underwriter
Nationwide
07.2007 - 05.2016
Claims Analyst
Nationwide
12.2006 - 07.2007
Registered Veterinary Technician
Inland Valley Emergency Veterinary Clinic
01.2001 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Criminology
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Registered Veterinary Technology
Mount San Antonio College
Juris Doctor - Law
Abraham Lincoln University School of Law