Jean E. Campbell
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Senior-Level Litigation Paralegal with a proven track record in managing complex litigation cases and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Exceptional writing, investigative, and client relations skills enhance the successful coordination of high-stakes projects, improving overall productivity within the firm. Adept at conducting thorough legal research and fostering collaborative relationships with attorneys to drive positive outcomes in challenging environments. Committed to elevating the firm's culture through dedication and a proactive approach to legal support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Tyson & Mendes, LLP
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw paralegal team workflows, optimizing resource allocation and improving overall efficiency in case management.
- Implemented new software tools for case management that enhanced collaboration among legal teams.
- Reviewed and analyzed opposing counsel's filings, identifying critical issues to inform litigation strategy decisions.
- Facilitated cost savings by effectively utilizing technology tools such as document management systems and e-filing platforms to streamline procedures.
- Successfully managed multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting strict deadlines.
- Reduced time spent on document review through effective organization, indexing, and prioritization of case materials.
- Enhanced team collaboration by coordinating efforts among attorneys, paralegals, expert witnesses, and support staff throughout the litigation process.
- Ensured compliance with court deadlines by diligently tracking filing dates and submitting required documentation in a timely manner.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through efficient use of subpoenas duces tecum, requests for production, and interrogatories.
- Streamlined litigation processes by implementing innovative e-discovery solutions to manage large volumes of data.
- Demonstrated exceptional legal writing skills by creating persuasive summaries of complex case materials for attorney review and decision-making purposes.
- Enhanced case efficiency by meticulously reviewing and analyzing legal documents for accuracy and relevance.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to [Type] legal proceedings.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Coan, Payton & Payne
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed complex case files, ensuring timely and accurate documentation for litigation processes.
- Collaborated with attorneys to prepare legal strategies and develop case theories effectively.
- Conducted extensive legal research, summarizing findings to support case arguments and motions.
- Drafted pleadings, discovery requests, and other legal documents with precision and adherence to deadlines.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Cozen O'Connor
09.2019 - 2020
- Managed case files and documentation for litigation processes.
- Drafted legal correspondence and pleadings with precision and attention to detail.
- Conducted legal research to support attorneys in case preparation.
- Coordinated client communications, ensuring timely updates and responses.
- Organized and maintained electronic filing systems for improved access to documents.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
Litigation Paralegal
Sutton Booker, P.C.
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and discovery requests, ensuring compliance with court rules.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Managed case files, maintaining organization and accessibility for attorneys and clients.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness lists, and coordinating logistics.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Hall and Evans, LLC
08.2001 - 04.2014
- Serve as paralegal to a managing member of a busy litigation practice.
- Handle heavy caseload and assist with all aspects of the litigation lifecycle from inception through trial, specializing in Products Liability, Construction Defects, Transportation, Personal Injury and various other insurance defense cases.
- Draft legal documents and pleadings including discovery and disclosures, various motions.
- Assist with trial preparation manage trial exhibits, prepare trial notebooks, maintain expert binders, and communicate with experts and fact witnesses.
- Mentor new paralegals and assist them with the law office transition, provide training in procedures and case law, as well as in case management and trial preparation.
- Procure, analyze and manage medical records and bills, expert reports, and various other discovery.
- Manage extensive disclosures and discovery documents in construction defects cases with multiple parties.
- Reviewed and summarized depositions, providing critical insights for case strategy discussions.
- Trained junior paralegals on best practices in legal research and document management.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop effective litigation strategies based on thorough analysis of case law.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced efficiency in case management processes.
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
- Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses when needed.
- Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs in compliance with court rules, leading to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
- Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
- Enhanced attorney preparation for trial by conducting thorough legal research and drafting memoranda.
- Collaborated closely with attorneys to develop case strategies that aligned with client objectives, resulting in positive outcomes for clients.
- Identified critical information within extensive documentation through meticulous attention to detail during document review process.
Education
Associate of Science - Legal Studies
National American University
Rapid City, South Dakota04-1994
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Court filing procedures
- Professionalism and ethics
- Continuous learning mindset
- Legal drafting
- Legal citation
- Problem-solving capacity
- Project management expertise
- Litigation support software
Qualifications
As a litigation paralegal, I have extensive knowledge and experience in complete legal case management with all aspects of the litigation lifecycle from inception through trial and appeal. I have mentored junior paralegals and led paralegal teams in the discovery and disclosure process, working well in groups and independently, completing projects on time or ahead of schedule with little instruction and strong attention to detail. My law office technology experience includes Summation, Concordance and Eclipse I-Pro case management systems, CourtLink, Pacer, LexisNexis File & Serve and ICCES, legal billing programs, and Microsoft Office.
Timeline
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Tyson & Mendes, LLP
08.2023 - Current
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Coan, Payton & Payne
02.2022 - 08.2023
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Cozen O'Connor
09.2019 - 2020
Litigation Paralegal
Sutton Booker, P.C.
08.2017 - 09.2018
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Hall and Evans, LLC
08.2001 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Legal Studies
National American University