Kathleen Suggs
Columbia,SC
Summary
To seek a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Bluestein Attorneys
Paralegal
04.2006 - Current
- Work with disabled veterans through the VA disability benefits process.
- Extensive contact with potential clients.
- Research VA law, rules and regulations
- Compile and review VA claims file, service records and medical documentation to prepare concise synopsis for attorney review.
- Calendaring and monitoring deadlines and
Suggs & Kelly
Paralegal
09.1999 - 04.2006
- Supervised class action litigation team.
- Managed all aspects of complex litigation cases in the areas of products liability, medical malpractice and personal injury.
- Calendared and monitored deadlines.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel, expert witnesses and court personnel.
- Prepared discovery requests and responses.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents, medical records and other materials.
- Drafted briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Education
Associates In Business - Paralegal Studies
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SCSkills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Word Perfect
- Needles Case Management
- Prevail Case Management
Timeline
Bluestein Attorneys
Paralegal
04.2006 - Current
Suggs & Kelly
Paralegal
09.1999 - 04.2006
Associates In Business - Paralegal Studies
Midlands Technical College