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Erin Wheeler

Omaha,NE

Summary

  • Motivated Paralegal/Legal Assistant with 20 plus years of legal experience seeking a position with Lamson Dugan and Murray.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Fusion Medical Staffing, LLC
Omaha, NE
03.2023 - Current
  • Review, analyze and summarize legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Monitor changes in relevant legislation affecting corporate operations and advised management accordingly.
  • Lead on all Agency License applications and renewals.
  • Coordinate with HR on the handling of subpoenas received regarding employees.
  • Assist outside counsel with litigation matters.
  • Assist with various compliance issues with the various departments.
  • File quarterly pay data reports with the various state entities.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP
Omaha, NE
09.2009 - 03.2023
  • Support 4 + attorneys daily,
  • Draft and file pleadings for both Federal and State filings (motions, briefs, answers, etc.).
  • Prepare documents, exhibits and notebooks for case management, deposition and trial.
  • Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
  • Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
  • Main focus areas of Employment Law and Litigation Defense.

Paralegal

Aspen Holdings, Inc.
Omaha, NE
08.2006 - 09.2009
  • Extensive legal research for the VP of Regulatory and Legal Affairs.
  • Prepare responses to Department of Insurance and consumer complaints.
  • Assist in coordinating insurance coverage lawsuits.
  • Draft Standard Operating Procedures for various departments within Company.
  • Obtain and maintain adjuster, producer and managing general agent license for Company.
  • Draft memos and correspondence for external and internal communications.

Legal Assistant

Lustgarten & Roberts, P.C., L.L.O.
Omaha, NE
01.2000 - 08.2006
  • Perform research and discovery for four attorneys.
  • Assist in trial preparation.
  • Type Dictation for four attorneys, such as pleadings and correspondence.
  • File documents at the Courthouse in District and County Court.
  • Answer and direct calls for the office.
  • Greet clients as they came into office.

Education

Paralegal Associates Degree -

Metropolitan Community College
06.2006

Skills

  • Proficient in Federal and State filings
  • Advanced PC knowledge and skills, including Outlook, Adobe, Word, etc
  • Experience in many areas of law with an emphasis in Employment Law and Litigation
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Comfortably working independent or with a team

References

Michael Lustgarten, Lustgarten Dudzinski, (402) 991-0771, Past Employer

Timeline

Paralegal

Fusion Medical Staffing, LLC
03.2023 - Current

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP
09.2009 - 03.2023

Paralegal

Aspen Holdings, Inc.
08.2006 - 09.2009

Legal Assistant

Lustgarten & Roberts, P.C., L.L.O.
01.2000 - 08.2006

Paralegal Associates Degree -

Metropolitan Community College
Erin Wheeler