Gina Ruggiero
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Experienced Paralegal offering extensive legal skill set, proficiency in managing large caseloads and capacity to meet deadlines. Detail-oriented and methodical in preparing case files, investigating issues and producing legal paperwork. Exercises independent judgment regarding legal and contractual matters within broadly defined practices and policies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2017 - Current
- Identify and analyze legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Interviews clients and obtains vital case information to support associates.
- Assists supervising attorneys in reviewing claims for potential subrogation.
- Collaborates with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Participates as Corporate Representative for Mediation.
- Discuss claims/cases in depth with attorneys to determine liability percentage and plan of action for litigation of that claim/case.
- Creates spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
Paralegal
Dutton Law Group
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Entered client data into Trial Works to manage records and customer relationships
- Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
- Prepared pleadings, discovery, motions, client summary reports and case file analysis.
Paralegal
Roig Lawyers
Deerfield Beach, FL
12.2013 - 10.2016
- Assisted Attorneys in the representation, management and defense from initial assignment of lawsuit through settlement or final judgment.
- Coordinated motion hearings, mediations and depositions.
- Prepared pleadings, discovery, motions, client summary reports and case file analysis.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Legal Assistant
The Law Offices of Elkins & Freedman
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2009 - 12.2013
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
- Drafted demand letters and correspondence in the legal areas of Personal Injury and Divorce Law.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2012
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05.2008
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2005
Skills
- File and Records Management
- Microsoft Office
- Legal Correspondence
- Expertise in Legal Proceedings
- Critical Thinking
- Document Management
Certifications
- Florida Registered Paralegal, September 2012
- Florida 6-20 All-Lines Adjuster License, August 2020
Timeline
Paralegal
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
06.2017 - Current
Paralegal
Dutton Law Group
10.2016 - 06.2017
Paralegal
Roig Lawyers
12.2013 - 10.2016
Legal Assistant
The Law Offices of Elkins & Freedman
05.2009 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
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