Eryn Denise
Hollywood,CA
Summary
Certified paralegal with background in office administration. Highly skilled in conducting legal research to support investigations into workers' compensation and personal injury cases, combined with training in evidence gathering and legal document analysis. Talented in managing complex schedules, goal setting and office administration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal/Negotiator Specialist
Law Offices of Blake & Associates, P.C.
Manhattan, NY
05.2014 - Current
- Researched relevant statutes, regulations and applicable case law to support legal arguments.
- Developed legal strategies for each case based on clients' needs and objectives.
- Conducted thorough investigations into the facts of each case to determine liability issues.
- Advised clients on potential risks associated with various courses of action or settlement agreements.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders on pricing, terms, contracts, agreements.
- Provided regular updates to clients regarding their case status and any new developments.
- Advised senior management on various negotiating strategies based on industry best practices.
- Drafted proposals outlining specific terms and conditions of proposed agreements.
- Developed and implemented negotiation strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Assessed risk factors associated with different deal structures and provided recommendations accordingly.
- Assessed risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies.
- Managed communication channels between parties throughout the entire negotiation process.
- Conducted research and gathered data from internal and external sources to inform negotiations.
- Identified areas of opportunity for improving existing processes related to negotiations.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Interviewed witnesses, obtained statements from experts, reviewed medical records and gathered evidence as needed.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided guidance on how best to obtain medical care while preserving rights under workers' compensation laws.
- Managed a large caseload of personal injury claims, including car accidents, medical malpractice, and slip and fall cases.
- Analyzed financial information related to damages incurred by clients due to personal injuries sustained.
Chief Operation Specialist
US Navy
Chicago, IL
05.2007 - 05.2014
- Performed operational database management duties including inventory management, radar operations, and work order management and reporting.
- Analyzed existing supply chain network and provide input to future strategies (facility network design, ship movement and network optimization).
- Assisted Command Captain with the preparation of Management Information reporting to base and ground forces.
- Worked with Command Captain to develop efficiencies and manage risk within daily tasks.
- Worked closely with and supported a team of 100+ Senior Enlisted on a daily basis.
- Assisted with resolving provider/member complaints and maintaining communication between vendors, providers, colleagues, and command staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Communications
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZOperations/Combat Systems
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MDSkills
- Exceptional writer
- Case file organization
- Legal research skills
- Conflict mediation
- Client communication
- Compliance monitoring
- Case summaries
- Proficient in MS office
- Proofreading
- Project management
- Account administration
- Risk management
- Contract review
- Office administration
- Records management
- Document preparation
- Negotiation
- Calendar management
Certification
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
University of California － Los Angeles, CA, United States
Honors Graduate
Timeline
Paralegal/Negotiator Specialist
Law Offices of Blake & Associates, P.C.
05.2014 - Current
Chief Operation Specialist
US Navy
05.2007 - 05.2014
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
University of California － Los Angeles, CA, United States
Honors Graduate
Bachelor of Science - Business Communications
Arizona State University
Operations/Combat Systems
United States Naval Academy
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