Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL ASSISTANT
STEDMAN & RIDDELL DBA THE RIDDELL LAW GROUP
05.2019 - Current
Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
Prepare invoices for attorneys to clients on a monthly basis, accurately calculate attorney time for preparation of invoices, update/edit client's payments (funds held in trust/hourly, take-now, retainers, contingency, etc.), receive payments and post payments to client payment ledgers
Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings and to give court dates
Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements.
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST
BUCHANAN AUTO FINANCIAL GROUP, ALLSTATE
Waynesboro, PA
11.2018 - 05.2019
Investigating claims of other insurance policies
Providing quality Customer Service
Providing Quotes to customers at three-different car dealerships: Chevy, Dodge and Used
Clerical Tasks
Communication between myself and the customer
Maintain customer records by updating
Making payments to customer accounts
Filing documents
Coping documents
Answering the phone with a positive friendly attitude
Faxing documents
Perform all duties asked by the manager at any time
Completing tasks on time
Shredding documents with customer account information
Taking messages for others in the office and making sure they receive them
Making phone calls about the customers' accounts and overdue payments
Cold calling
Quoting Insurance
Cross selling
Billing questions
Premium increase investigation
Policy Reviews
Policy change explanations
Follow through
Note everything preformed in each policy notes history
Claims
Following Insurance Laws
Attending all meetings regarding the newest Insurance Updates and qualifications.
RECRUITER
AUGMENTATION STAFFING AGENCY
Winchester, VA
03.2018 - 06.2018
Partnering with hiring managers to determine staffing needs
Screening resumes
Performing in-person and phone interviews with candidates
Administering appropriate company assessments
Performing reference and background checks
Making recommendations to company hiring managers
Coordinating interviews with the hiring managers
Following up on the interview process status
Maintaining relationships with both internal and external clients to ensure staffing goals are achieved
Communicating employer information and benefits during screening process
Staying current on the company's organization structure, personnel policy, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices
Serving as a liaison with area employment agencies, colleges, and industry associations
Completing timely reports on employment activity
Conducting exit interviews on terminating employees.
CHILDCARE PROVIDER
STATE CERTIFIED IN-HOME CARE
Inwood, WV
02.2017 - 01.2018
Early Childhood Education
CPR and First Aid Certification
Safety Management
Activity Planning and Supervision
Operations Management
Interpersonal communication
Provided continuous supervision to children during indoor and outdoor activities and created and maintained safe learning and playing environments
Organized and executed activities schedules, developed and reinforced daily routines, and taught children good hygiene habits
Observed and documented children's behavior and progress, and provided written and verbal updates to parents; notified parents of potential behavioral issues
Developed professional relationships with parents
Keep center clean, sanitized, neat and organized
Child proofing day care center
Promoted good behaviors by using the positive reinforcement method
Continuous training in Early Childhood Education
Keeping track of self-income
United Healthcare coordination of benefits specialist.
COORDINATION OF BENEFITS SPECIALIST
UNITED HEALTHCARE
Frederick, MD
01.2015 - 02.2017
Provide claims expertise support by: - reviewing - researching - investigating - negotiating - resolving all types of claims as well as recovery and resolution for health plans, commercial customers, and government entities
COSMOS upskilled
MACRO UBH, NM TPL UBH upskilled
COB database/accidental upskilled
CPW upskilled
Initiates telephone calls to members, providers and other insurance companies to gather COB data
Develops and expands knowledge of COB Rules, basic Computer skills and business etiquette
Performs basic and specialty workflow and administrative tasks with minimal supervision
Makes fact-based decisions; uses sound judgment and applies business knowledge
Perform other duties as assigned
Responds to routine or standard requests to meet customer needs
Acts ethically; demonstrates integrity, complies with all laws, regulations and policies.
Education
West Virginia Public Notary -
WV PUBLIC NOTARY
05-2020
GED -
Jefferson County Board of Education
Skills
Oral Communication
Teaching / Training
Customer Service
Problem Resolution
Creative Thinking
Coaching / Mentoring
Adaptability
Clerical
Administrative
Detailed Oriented
MS Office Proficient
Order and Request Filing
Client Relations
Client Billing
Client Support
Writing and Editing
File Organization
Legal Document Preparation
Fast Learner
Calendar Management
Confidentiality
Document Editing
Legal Terminology
Task Prioritization
Client Communication
Legal Research
Payroll Processing
Contract Review
Legal Research and Writing
Billing Statements
Legal Writing
Proofreading
Timeline
LEGAL ASSISTANT
STEDMAN & RIDDELL DBA THE RIDDELL LAW GROUP
05.2019 - Current
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST
BUCHANAN AUTO FINANCIAL GROUP, ALLSTATE
11.2018 - 05.2019
RECRUITER
AUGMENTATION STAFFING AGENCY
03.2018 - 06.2018
CHILDCARE PROVIDER
STATE CERTIFIED IN-HOME CARE
02.2017 - 01.2018
COORDINATION OF BENEFITS SPECIALIST
UNITED HEALTHCARE
01.2015 - 02.2017
West Virginia Public Notary -
WV PUBLIC NOTARY
GED -
Jefferson County Board of Education
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