Jennifer Arrington
Wausau,WI
Summary
Experienced Paralegal with diverse experience in corporate law and civil litigation. Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work with a team as well as independently in all aspects of litigation and project management. Proactive, highly organized and detailed-oriented with the ability to solve complicated problems with a multifaceted perspective. High sense of diligence and the expertise to effectively manage several complex assignments with tight deadlines. Strong computer skills and knowledge of many software and online applications, including Adobe Pro, Best Case, ECF, iManage/FileSite, Legal Hold Pro, Legal Tracker, Microsoft Office, Omega, Outlook, Time Matters, Time Slips, Vision and West Law.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck, LLP
03.2023 - Current
- Oversee the handling of large litigation matters from inception through trial
- Draft disclosures, discovery and other legal documents for attorney review
- Prepare exhibits for attorney use at depositions and as attachments to motions
- Maintain and organize case and witness files
- Communicate with investigators, expert witnesses, counsel and clients about obtaining discovery and other case-related issues
- Analyze and summarize case information and evidence for attorney review, including medical records
- Prepare initial drafts of status reports to clients
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Senior Paralegal
Republic Services, Inc.
07.2018 - 03.2023
- Oversee the handling of litigation cases by outside counsel
- Perform litigation support duties, including e-discovery support and maintenance of electronic litigation files
- Assist in discovery process by creating and distributing legal holds, tracking legal holds and assessing when holds can be lifted
- Draft portions of discovery responses and gather responsive discovery material
- Review and edit legal documents
- Audit billing by outside counsel and assist with annual budgeting process
- Analyze and respond to third-party subpoenas and requests for Company and employment records and assist with determination of obligation to respond and scope of response
- Conduct legal research and investigation relating to multi-state compliance obligations, litigation and HR/employment issues
- Assist field representatives with legal issues and questions
- Monitor service of legal process and ensure prompt and proper handling
- Manage and create case matter profiles and maintain legal database
Paralegal
Welsh Law Group, PLC
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Gather facts, documents and evidence to assist in the initiation and defense of legal actions regarding insurance defense, construction defect, insurance coverage and personal injury
- Draft disclosure statements and discovery requests and responses, conduct document searches, organize documents and coordinate document productions, including bates-stamping, redaction and production logs
- Provide case management assistance and tracking of litigation
- Calendar and docket case deadlines
- Prepare for trials by organizing exhibits, witness materials, the trial notebook and all other supporting documents
- Assist with appellate briefs and appendices
- Maintain judgments including drafting, renewing and recording
Legal Assistant
Roshka, DeWulf & Patten, PLC
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Assist partner and two associate attorneys in representing parties involved in disputes over commercial transactions, receiverships, leases, shareholder and partnership matters, energy trading and supply contracts, secured transactions and construction contracts
- Prepare general correspondence and discovery requests
- Review and edit motions, correspondence and memorandums
- Compile exhibit binders, trials binders and deposition preparation binders
- Collaborate closely with attorneys to ensure discovery deadlines and expectations are met
- Organize and maintain case files for complex multi-district court and state court litigations
- Electronically file various court documents with Superior Courts, District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts and the American Arbitration Association
Legal Assistant
Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, PLC
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Review various legal documents to assure that all relevant materials are complete and conform to pertinent laws, rules and regulations in relation to insurance defense, coverage and fraud
- Assist with preparation of legal documents
- Draft responses to interrogatories and coordinate requests between internal and external counsel
- Monitor and obtain discovery responses
- Serve as liaison between attorneys, outside counsel, court personnel and witnesses
- Research files and records for background information
Legal Assistant
Lang & Baker, PLC
02.2004 - 09.2010
- Assist attorneys with their representation of Arizona homeowners, contractors, subcontracts and construction suppliers in construction litigation and in contractor licensing and complaint matters with the Registrar of Contractors
- Develop cases by scheduling arbitrations, depositions, preparing and forwarding subpoenas, drafting petitions, motions and discovery in relation to commercial and complex civil litigation, construction defect, bankruptcy, insurance defense and corporate law
- Draft and finalize discovery and disclosure documents
- Prepare documents required to form corporations and limited liability companies, both profit and non-profit
- Assist in the preparation of documentation for amendments, withdrawals, mergers and dissolutions of business entities
- Create and maintain corporate minute books
Education
Associate’s in Applied Science Degree - Paralegal Studies
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ01.2007
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Electronic Court Filing
- Ethical Obligations
- Interviewing & Investigating
- Law Office Management
- Legal Research
- Legal Terminology
- Legal Writing
- Multi-tasking
- Organization
Timeline
Paralegal
Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck, LLP
03.2023 - Current
Senior Paralegal
Republic Services, Inc.
07.2018 - 03.2023
Paralegal
Welsh Law Group, PLC
01.2015 - 07.2018
Legal Assistant
Roshka, DeWulf & Patten, PLC
06.2012 - 01.2015
Legal Assistant
Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, PLC
09.2010 - 06.2012
Legal Assistant
Lang & Baker, PLC
02.2004 - 09.2010
Associate’s in Applied Science Degree - Paralegal Studies
Phoenix College
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