Karah Barnes
Lincoln,IL
Summary
Efficient & empathetic Litigation Paralegal with a proven track record at MJS & Associates, enhancing case efficiency through prioritizing client relationships and meticulous argumentative analysis. Excelled in legal writing and document production, demonstrating an exceptional impact on the lives of clients and expediting a sense of peace & justice through proper case management. Achieved significant improvements in client satisfaction and litigation team workflow.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
MJS & Associates
12.2023 - Current
- Utilizing compassion & empathy to build relationships with clients & management of priority or special case clients.
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
- Tedious research endeavors that cover every aspect of my client's case & negate potential defense arguments.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
Paralegal/Legal Secretary
MJS & Associates
12.2023 - Current
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Intake Specialist
MJS & Associates
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Handled all of the firm's medical malpractice intakes & provided a detailed analysis to determine viability.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely follow-ups, ensuring all necessary documentation was collected and processed promptly.
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy and compliance in data entry, ensuring all information was correctly entered into the required systems.
Legal Internship
MJS & Associates
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Education
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Lincoln North Star High School
Lincoln, NE05-2022
Skills
- Quick-Learning/Flexibility
- Case Analysis
- Efficiency Under Pressure
- Legal Writing
- Document Preparation
- Empathy
- Team Coordination
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
MJS & Associates
12.2023 - Current
Paralegal/Legal Secretary
MJS & Associates
12.2023 - Current
Intake Specialist
MJS & Associates
12.2023 - 04.2024
Legal Internship
MJS & Associates
12.2023 - 01.2024
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Loyola Marymount University
High School Diploma -
Lincoln North Star High School
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