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Izabella Aria

Paralegal/Billing Specialist

Summary

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Dynamic, highly motivated, and results-oriented professional with over 10 years of diverse experience in legal field and office management. Successfully completed Post- Baccalaureate Paralegal Studies and received Certificate from St. Petersburg College. Reliable professional with proven multi-tasking skills to handle a high-volume workload while dealing effectively with interruptions. Detail-oriented in resolving complex problems and responding to changing priorities. Proactive and flexible with the ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks that have competing demands - prioritizing to meet strict deadlines.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
11.2021 - Current

Assist attorneys in pre-suit and litigation.

E-file and e-serve court documents.

Draft legal documents and correspondence.

Schedule depositions, hearings, inspections and client meetings.

Maintain attorneys calendar and manage upcoming deadlines.

Handle settlements and close files.

Navigate through E-Portal and Civil Remedy Websites.

Communicate with judicial assistants, experts and opposing counsels offices.

Order transcripts and assist attorney in trial preparation.

Inquire invoices from vendors and ensure the cost sheet for each file is accurate.


Paralegal/Billing Specialist

Provest, LLC
12.2014 - 03.2020

* Prepared invoices and reports for budget controls weekly. Handled daily proofing of data-entry as well as corrections and auditing of new clientsʹ files.* Provided leadership in performing administrative duties to support billing.* Liaised between providers (law firms) and the company. Effectively communicated with clients' firms, and spearheaded activities regarding any issues or corrections in billing process.* Managed billing operations, including closing and billing company files, creating legal documents, and maintaining company files and price schedule.* Experienced in e-filing legal documents with court system as well as overseeing important legal deadlines.

Office Manager

Medical Office
10.2007 - 11.2011

* Provided organizational leadership in managing three separate offices, including handling accounts payable and receivable, reimbursements, credit-card statements, client relations, and other executive and administrative support.* Maintained office calendar, and scheduled provider's meetings and conferences. Oversaw accounts receivable and payable. Managed Collections, reducing overdue accounts payable average from 48 to 32 days. Controlled office petty cash and banking.* Hired and trained new employees. Supervised reception desk work and billing. Handled large volume of office correspondence, including email and postal mail. Maintained provider's CE credits online.* Assisted provider with daily duties, performed various tests, and calculated lenses for surgeries.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies -

St. Petersburg College

Master's Degree - Foreign Trade - undefined

University of Economics

Skills

  • Highly motivated
  • Proactive
  • Results-oriented
  • Prioritizing
  • Multi-tasking

Timeline

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
11.2021 - Current

Paralegal/Billing Specialist

Provest, LLC
12.2014 - 03.2020

Office Manager

Medical Office
10.2007 - 11.2011

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies -

St. Petersburg College

Master's Degree - Foreign Trade - undefined

University of Economics
Izabella AriaParalegal/Billing Specialist