Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Katherine Foster

Hallsville,Texas

Summary

Trusted Paralegal offering extensive legal skill set, proficiency in managing large caseloads and capacity to meet deadlines. Collects, organizes, analyzes and disseminates significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Exercises independent judgment regarding legal and contractual matters within broadly defined practices and policies.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Kroscher & Kroscher PC
Longview, TX
07.2024 - Current
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
  • Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, for attorney review.
  • Organized case files and maintained accurate records for easy retrieval.
  • Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by gathering evidence and materials.
  • Reviewed discovery documents for relevance and compliance with legal standards.
  • Filed court documents electronically within established deadlines and procedures.
  • Coordinated with opposing counsel to facilitate document exchanges and negotiations.
  • Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
  • Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.

Office Manager

Foster Painting & More
Kilgore, Texas
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Managed daily office operations for a busy painting service.
  • Coordinated schedules and appointments for project estimates and consultations.
  • Processed invoices and managed accounts payable tasks regularly.
  • Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.

Paralegal

Sloan Law Firm
Longview, Texas
03.2020 - 12.2022
  • Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, for attorney review.
  • Organized case files and maintained accurate records for easy retrieval.
  • Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by gathering evidence and materials.
  • Communicated with clients to schedule appointments and gather necessary information.
  • Coordinated with opposing counsel to facilitate document exchanges and negotiations.
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
  • Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.

Paralegal

Monsour Law Firm
Longview, Texas
10.2016 - 11.2019
  • Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, for attorney review.
  • Communicated with clients to schedule appointments and gather necessary information.
  • Filed court documents electronically within established deadlines and procedures.
  • Coordinated with opposing counsel to facilitate document exchanges and negotiations.
  • Maintained client files according to established protocols.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
  • Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
  • Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
  • Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.

Insurance Billing Specialist

Stebbins Five
Longview, Texas
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Processed insurance claims and billing statements for various healthcare providers.
  • Reviewed patient accounts for accuracy and completeness of information.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to resolve billing discrepancies promptly.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient interactions and billing histories.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure timely claim submissions.

Paralegal

Cook Law Firm
Shreveport, LA
07.2013 - 06.2014
  • Organized case files and maintained accurate records for easy retrieval.
  • Communicated with clients to schedule appointments and gather necessary information.
  • Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
  • Maintained client files according to established protocols.
  • Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Document drafting
  • Case management
  • Trial preparation
  • Filing procedures
  • Client communication
  • Negotiation skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Attorney support
  • Team collaboration
  • Exhibit preparation
  • Trial preparation assistance
  • Client intake procedures

Timeline

Paralegal

Kroscher & Kroscher PC
07.2024 - Current

Office Manager

Foster Painting & More
01.2023 - 06.2024

Paralegal

Sloan Law Firm
03.2020 - 12.2022

Paralegal

Monsour Law Firm
10.2016 - 11.2019

Insurance Billing Specialist

Stebbins Five
08.2015 - 09.2016

Paralegal

Cook Law Firm
07.2013 - 06.2014

Some College (No Degree) -

Bossier Parish Community College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE