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Holly Eskam

Denver

Summary

Goal-oriented Paralegal with proven track record in providing comprehensive support to attorneys. Capable of managing complex legal documentation and ensuring case files are meticulously organized. Team-oriented and results-driven, always adapting to meet shifting priorities. Skilled in legal research and document preparation, valued for reliability and flexibility. Demonstrated ability drafting legal documents, managing case files, and interpreting legal documents and policies.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal

Ritsema Law
01.2021 - Current
  • Provided support to senior partner in a fast-paced environment tailored to workers’ compensation litigation
  • Maintain the associate’s calendar and coordinate and schedule hearings, settlement conferences, pre-hearing conferences with the division of workers’ compensation to prepare for upcoming hearings
  • Draft entry of appearance for attorney, settlement checklists to submit to division of workers’ compensation for approval from Judge
  • Prepare subpoena duces tecum, subpoena and waiver of service for parties to appear and testify before an Administrative Law Judge
  • Prepare general correspondence to and from opposing counsel, adjusters, and employer representatives
  • Review workers’ compensation deadlines, division independent medical exam deadlines and coordinate with opposing counsel and the division of workers’ compensation
  • Maintain the attorneys’ calendars and case docketing system; coordinate/schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials; and prepare pre-trial scheduling motions and orders
  • Draft pleadings, prepare/answer written discovery, and manage pre-litigation files
  • Prepare motions, deposition notices, discovery requests, responses, objections, and general correspondence
  • Project manager for special wind & hail dockets and all Farmers Insurance cases
  • Project manager for all Allstate Automobile cases
  • Conduct extensive investigations for legal team and prepare documents for trial
  • Assist attorneys by reviewing discovery and preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials

Paralegal

Valdez & Trevino
09.2015 - 12.2020
  • Established and maintained an excellent record of project managing day-to-day casework and providing litigation and administrative support for a law practice that specializes in catastrophic and complex personal injury

Legal Secretary

Walsh Gallegos
09.2012 - 09.2015
  • Provided administrative support for three associate attorneys in a firm providing representation to school districts and other governmental entities
  • Composed, proofread, edited, and typed all required correspondence including depositions, reports, and documents
  • Digitized paper documents, maintained files, and utilized copiers/fax machines
  • Managed attorney caseloads, scheduled appointments, and performed legal research
  • Conducted communications via telephone and email with various school districts and opposing counsel
  • Processed student records using Nitro and Adobe
  • Managed all Special Education files
  • Maintained three associate attorney individual calendars and coordinated activities on the firm’s master calendar
  • Managed conference room calendar including scheduling and logistics for special requirement setup/teardown

Education

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Colorado State University System, CSU – Global Campus
Ft. Collins, Colorado

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies with Minor in Political Science

Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Customer Relations
  • Project Management
  • Worldox
  • Orion
  • TABs
  • Total Office
  • LexisNexis
  • Westlaw
  • Adobe
  • Case management
  • Research and data collection
  • Trial preparation assistance
  • Exhibit preparation

Community Service

Care and Share Food Bank, American Red Cross, White River Humane Society

Training

  • Customer Satisfaction Training
  • Diversity Training
  • Ethic Training
  • CPR/BLS Training

Certification

  • Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies or Related Field – Higher Education Institutions.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute, applicable for those managing legal projects.

Timeline

Paralegal

Ritsema Law
01.2021 - Current

Paralegal

Valdez & Trevino
09.2015 - 12.2020

Legal Secretary

Walsh Gallegos
09.2012 - 09.2015

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Colorado State University System, CSU – Global Campus

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies with Minor in Political Science

Ball State University
Holly Eskam