Indira Karan
Concord,CA
Summary
With over 19 years of experience, I am a seasoned legal professional adept at handling both plaintiff and defense matters across a broad spectrum of litigation areas, including Employment, Criminal, Family, Insurance, Personal Injury, Homeowners and Premises Liability. I bring a wealth of expertise in case management, adeptly drafting pleadings, notices, and discovery documents. Additionally, I am skilled in preparing mediation, deposition, and trial binders; conducting thorough legal research. My work ethic is defined by an exceptional focus on detail, an unwavering commitment to maintaining confidentiality, and a proficiency in fostering strong client relationships through effective communication. I pride myself on my ability to remain composed, optimistic, and solutions-oriented, even under pressure. This approach has earned me a track record of 100% positive client satisfaction feedback, with zero complaints received to date.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Rosewood Care Center
Pleasant Hill, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with ADLs and safe transfers, reducing fall incidents and improving mobility outcomes.
- Implemented daily monitoring protocols for vital signs, contributing to improved patient health outcomes and timely clinical interventions.
- Performed basic wound care and accurately tracked intake/output to support wound healing and treatment adjustments.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to promptly escalate changes in patient condition, reducing response times and improving continuity of care.
- Monitored and documented fluid intake, nutritional intake, and behavioral observations with accuracy to support clinical decision-making and reduce charting errors.
- Created a compassionate, supportive environment by building strong relationships with patients, enhancing comfort, trust, and overall quality of care.
Assistant Administrator
Caribbean's South American Hispanic Counsel
Bay Point, CA
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed complex and dynamic calendars for the CFO and CEO, ensuring smooth coordination of meetings and commitments.
- Organized participant and partner records to accelerate data retrieval and enhance accuracy in reporting.
- Prepared agendas and meeting minutes, improving follow-up tracking, decision clarity, and organizational accountability.
- Fostered partnerships with local organizations, increasing volunteer engagement and expanding community outreach initiatives.
- Developed a digital tracking system for participant records, improving data accuracy, accessibility, and reporting efficiency.
- Cultivated a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for diverse community members.
- Coordinated and managed weekly food distribution services and holiday events for individuals and families in need in Bay Point, CA.
- Recruited, organized, and supervised volunteers for program activities and community events.
Employment Paralegal
Richard Celler Legal, PA
Davie, FL
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Worked closely with three attorneys in a high-volume employment law firm, managing 80+ active matters in both State and Federal Court.
- Prepared and filed all pleadings, notices, and summons through the State Court e-filing portal and Federal Court CM/ECF system in accordance with judicial requirements and procedural rules, ensuring 100% compliance with court rules and filing deadlines.
- Prepared comprehensive discovery requests in alignment with demand letters, complaints, and applicable procedural rules, ensuring all materials were fully drafted and ready for attorney review prior to service.
- Served as a primary point of contact for attorneys and clients, gathering all documentation needed for financial affidavits, discovery responses, responsive motions, and comprehensive case development.
- Conducted detailed reviews of discovery responses, identified relevant witnesses and potential deponents, and presented findings to attorneys for strategic planning.
- Created detailed timelines in Excel and within the firm’s legal software, using task lists and automated 3-week, 1-week, and 5-day reminders to ensure no deadlines were missed by any team member assigned to the case.
- Managed end-to-end coordination of depositions, facilitating seamless communication and scheduling among attorneys, experts, and witnesses.
Paralegal
Moraitis & Raimondi, P.A.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Worked closely with two managing partners on Family Law and Commercial matters, supporting a caseload of 60+ high-net-worth clients while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Executed 20–30 high-priority dications daily for both attorneys, consistently producing precise, court-ready correspondence, pleadings, and client communications under tight deadlines.
- Worked directly with clients to collect all necessary documents for pleadings, including Petitions, Responses, Financial Disclosures, Requests for Orders, Motions, and Court-requested supporting documentation.
- Organized complex financial records for discovery—including bank statements, tax returns, retirement accounts, and business documents—consistently completing work two weeks ahead of deadlines for attorney review.
- Scheduled all hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings while maintaining attorney calendars and tickler systems to prevent missed deadlines.
- Coordinated service of process and subpoenas, tracking all requests and setting 5–7-day follow-up reminders to ensure timely completion.
- Prepared affidavits, settlement proposals, mediation summaries, final judgment documents, and closing paperwork, while maintaining accurate billing and case records.
Legal Assistant / Scheduler
Kirwan Spellacy & Danner, P.A.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2009 - 04.2013
- Worked closely with four associates and two managing partners on insurance defense matters representing State Farm, Progressive, United Automobile, Gainsco, Travelers, and Allstate.
- Handled all aspects of scheduling—including hearings, depositions, EUOs, IMEs, mediations, and arbitrations—for over 200 active cases across the four-attorney team.
- Consistently met daily billing requirements with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with judicial assistants, opposing counsel and staff, and process servers to support efficient case coordination.
- Created and maintained a comprehensive Excel-based tracking system to ensure all deposition, arbitration, and mediation deadlines were met well in advance, providing attorneys and clients with the necessary documents and preparation materials.
- Developed a “Daily Notes” system within the firm’s legal software to document all incoming and completed tasks in real time, ensuring seamless access to case updates; this system later became a mandatory office-wide standard that enhanced attorney readiness and improved client satisfaction.
- Implemented and maintained a centralized deadline-tracking system, significantly reducing errors and ensuring timely compliance with all legal and procedural requirements.
Education
Computer Graphics
Silicon Valley College
Walnut Creek01.2000
Associate - Nursing
Los Medanos College
01.2000
Skills
- Attention to Detail & Accuracy Confidentiality & Discretion Time Management & Prioritization Organizational Excellence Multitasking in Fast-Paced Legal Environments Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking Deadline-Driven & Reliability Focused Adaptability to Changing Case Priorities Teamwork & Cross-Functional Collaboration Law Office Administration Case Management (Intake through Resolution) Legal Form Preparation Contract Oversight & Document Review Calendar & Court Deadline Management Documentation, Reporting & File Control Expense Reporting & Billable Time Tracking Multi-Line Phone System Operations Case Management Systems (TimeMatters, Aderant, ProLaw, AIM, Trial Works, Citrix, MyCase, PracticePanther)
Certification
- CNA Certificate No. 01314696
- Eff Date: 07/28/25 - Exp Date: 03/22/28
- CPR/BLS No.: eCard Code 255413643394
- Issue Date: 09/21/2024 - Exp Date: 09/26
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Rosewood Care Center
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Administrator
Caribbean's South American Hispanic Counsel
10.2023 - 12.2025
Employment Paralegal
Richard Celler Legal, PA
09.2020 - 12.2023
Paralegal
Moraitis & Raimondi, P.A.
05.2018 - 08.2020
Legal Assistant / Scheduler
Kirwan Spellacy & Danner, P.A.
12.2009 - 04.2013
Computer Graphics
Silicon Valley College
Associate - Nursing
Los Medanos College