Jennifer Yascavage
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Remote position sought.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
The Baker Law Firm
Moore , OK
2018.10 - Current
- Appellate; Business Litigation; Contract Law; Environmental Law; General Litigation; Insurance Defense; Medical Malpractice; Oil & Gas Litigation; Personal Injury; Premise Liability; Torts
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Entered client data into MyCase to manage records and customer relationships
- Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
- Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory, and case law and federal and state regulations.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
Advanced Certified Paralegal
Durbin, Larimore & Bialick
OKC , OK
2015.10 - 2018.10
Advanced Certified Paralegal
GableGotwals
OKC , OK
2006.10 - 2011.06
Education
International Business with minor in Accounting -
American University
01.1992
General Education -
Rancho Santiago College
01.1990
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Document Preparation
- Case Support Skills
- Legal Writing
- Document Management
- Legal Research
- Witness Interviews
- Litigation Support
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Database Searching
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
The Baker Law Firm
2018.10 - Current
Advanced Certified Paralegal
Durbin, Larimore & Bialick
2015.10 - 2018.10
Advanced Certified Paralegal
GableGotwals
2006.10 - 2011.06
International Business with minor in Accounting -
American University
General Education -
Rancho Santiago College
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