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