Jamie Cruz
Hialeah,United States
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Kubicki Draper
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted in trial preparation by researching case law and summarizing depositions.
- Drafted Witness and Exhibit list.
- Drafted discovery answers.
- Drafted agreed order .
- Scheduled depositions, CME, hearings, mediations, examination under oath and experts.
evaluation. - Requested Court Reporters.
- Attended hearings with attorneys to provide assistance during proceedings.
- Provided administrative support to lawyers by scheduling appointments, coordinating travel arrangements and preparing expense reports.
- Maintained contact with clients regarding case updates or changes in procedures.
- Managed calendars of deadlines for filing pleadings with courts or responding to discovery requests.
- Monitored docketing system to ensure timely compliance with court orders or deadlines.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Handled over 25,000 caseload in the area of Bodily Injury on behalf of GEICO.
- Communicated with adjuster and opposing counsel daily.
- Utilized ATLAS, TeamConect, E-Filing, Courtmap and Workday for all job duties.
- Drafted discovery answers.
- Scheduled depositions, CME, hearings, mediations, examination under oath and experts evaluation.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Entered new cases into company database.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Assisted attorneys in collecting employment, medical and other records.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
- Processed appeals, motions and pretrial agreements.
- Completed accident reports, trial and courtroom requests and applications for clients.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
Legal Case Manager
Rubenstein Law
08.2014 - 11.2018
- File and organized all legal records and documentation
- Discussed all options to client in regards to settlement of their case
- Request Affidavits from medical providers for litigation
- Negotiate financial records for firm (office bills, supplies, payments to providers)
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports
- Met with clients to update them on the progress of cases
Education
Associate of Arts -
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL05.2018
High School Diploma -
Edison Private School
06.2014
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficient writer and editor
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Extremely organized
- E-filing, Courtmap, Teamconnect, Workday, ATLAS, Needles, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, Quickbooks
Timeline
Paralegal
Kubicki Draper
11.2022 - Current
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
11.2018 - 11.2022
Legal Case Manager
Rubenstein Law
08.2014 - 11.2018
Associate of Arts -
Florida National University
High School Diploma -
Edison Private School