Kailana Lee
Houston,TX
Summary
Resourceful and tech-forward Paralegal with 4+ years of experience driving efficiency in civil litigation through legal process optimization, legal case information, and client facing communication. Proven ability to manage 100+ active cases using various case management software and Excel-based tools while reducing operational costs and improving client outcomes. Adept at collaborating cross-functionally with attorneys, insurers, and external vendors to streamline case workflows, minimize risk, and accelerate resolution timelines. Eager to leverage legal expertise in a Legal Tech or Legal Operations environment where innovation and automation are prioritized.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT DEFENSE PERSONAL INJURY
Farmers Insurance Company
05.2024 - Current
- Managed complex litigation calendars and proactively tracked critical deadlines for motions, hearings, depositions, and court submissions, ensuring 100% compliance with procedural timelines.
- Proofread and edited all legal filings — including pleadings, discovery responses, and motions — for accuracy and clarity, contributing to a significant reduction in revision cycles and court rejections.
- Oversaw and maintained a litigation database for 90–110 active personal injury and Guardian Ad Litem cases, optimizing file organization and improving document retrieval efficiency by 30%.
- Input and pre-processed case data in ProLaw/TeamConnect to support attorney workflows, enabling more efficient case reviews and streamlined trial preparation.
- Scheduled all meetings, mediations, and court appearances for two busy trial attorneys, reducing scheduling conflicts and administrative bottlenecks.
- Closed 6–8 cases monthly per attorney, contributing to steady docket resolution and maintaining firm performance metrics.
- Managed case progression from intake through Agreed Final Judgment in Guardian Ad Litem matters, ensuring timely case movement and compliance with state court mandates.
- Anticipated case needs and next steps without supervision, consistently identifying gaps in case progress and initiating follow-ups to keep cases on track for negotiation or trial.
PRE-LITIGATION & LITIGATION PARALEGAL PLAINTIFF
Shaw Cowart LLP
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Drafted and electronically filed 150+ legal documents across state and federal courts, including demand letters, complaints, motions, and discovery, maintaining a 98% first-pass acceptance rate through meticulous proofreading and format compliance.
- Applied knowledge of civil procedure to support attorneys in litigation strategy, ensuring filings and discovery were both timely and legally sound.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and third-party agencies to obtain time-sensitive reports and records, expediting case investigation and pre-litigation review timelines.
- Built and maintained dynamic financial tracking spreadsheets for litigation matters, analyzing settlement inputs, lien balances, and outstanding costs — improving case valuation accuracy.
- Prepared attorneys for trials, hearings, and mediations by organizing evidence, exhibits, and witness materials, reducing prep time by 25% and enabling more focused case strategy.
- Provided logistical and documentation support during negotiation sessions, equipping attorneys with key financial and medical summaries to support high-value outcomes.
- Managed court and case calendars for multiple litigation dockets, ensuring compliance with over 100 concurrent deadlines and avoiding procedural delays.
- Retrieved and analyzed billing and medical records from major hospitals and treatment providers, identifying cost discrepancies and incomplete records ahead of settlement.
- Negotiated reductions on medical liens (Medicare, Medicaid, and hospital systems), achieving average client savings of 40–60% per case and improving post-settlement outcomes.
- Communicated directly with first- and third-party insurance adjusters on both property damage (PD) and bodily injury (BI) claims, providing real-time case updates and resolving disputes.
- Drafted and calculated closing statements at the conclusion of each case, ensuring financial accuracy and full alignment with lien reductions, medical payments, and client distributions.
- Managed high-volume client interactions with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality ensuring clients remained informed and confident throughout complex litigation processes.
LEGAL INTERN
Gaudin & Gaudin Attorneys at Law
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Digitized and indexed 250+ legal case files, supporting the firm’s transition to paperless systems and improving document retrieval efficiency by 50%.
- Assisted in trial preparation by compiling exhibits, organizing evidence, and preparing hearing materials, reducing attorney prep time by 10+ hours per week.
- Streamlined client intake procedures, improving onboarding speed and documentation accuracy during high-volume periods.
- Utilized computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Adobe, and DocuSign to create spreadsheets for tracking case progress
- Aided in conducting client phone screenings and intake interviews
- Assisted in preparing for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials by organizing evidence and witnesses
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX12.2019
Skills
- Filevine
- TeamConnect
- ProLaw
- Adobe DocuSign Microsoft Suite
- E-Filing
- Discovery Support
- Medical Records Management
- Settlement Negotiations
- Civil Litigation Law
- Case Lifecycle Management
- Lien Negotiation Expertise
- Guardian Ad Litem
Certification
- Certified Paralegal (CP), Center for Advanced Legal Studies (ABA Approved), November 2021
Timeline
LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT DEFENSE PERSONAL INJURY
Farmers Insurance Company
05.2024 - Current
PRE-LITIGATION & LITIGATION PARALEGAL PLAINTIFF
Shaw Cowart LLP
02.2021 - 02.2024
LEGAL INTERN
Gaudin & Gaudin Attorneys at Law
05.2020 - 08.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
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