KATIE E. MYERS
Hurricane,WV
Summary
A motivated and detail-oriented paralegal with over ten years of hands-on experience supporting attorneys in various legal settings. Adept in residential and commercial real estate closings, managing each phase from inception to completion with accuracy and meticulous attention to detail. Experienced in complex civil litigation, including drafting and filing pleadings, discovery requests, and subpoenas, as well as managing large-scale document production using platforms such as Filevine and Dropbox. Quickly learns and adapts to new technologies to improve efficiency in case management and document preparation. Known for clear communication and professionalism when working with attorneys, clients, and staff. Experienced in handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and upholding high ethical standards. Dependable under pressure and focused on delivering quality work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Bailey Javins & Carter, LC
04.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys in complex civil matters, including product liability, personal injury, and class actions in state and federal courts. Draft and file pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and legal correspondence; manage large-scale document production and organization using Filevine and Dropbox; and coordinate directly with clients, co-counsel, experts, and medical providers. Prepare detailed medical summaries, case chronologies, and trial exhibits; assist with depositions and expert witness preparation; and track all deadlines and scheduling orders. Additionally handle pro hac vice admissions, settlement documentation, and lien negotiations to support case progress from intake through trial and resolution
Paralegal
Lewis Gianola PLLC
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Prepare a full range of closing documents, including Settlement Statements, Balance Sheets, Deeds, Purchase and Sale Agreements, and Title Insurance Commitments and Policies. Draft legal documents such as Complaints, Motions, Summonses, and Orders, and handle filing/e-filing in state and federal courts. Assist with the formation of new business entities by preparing organizational filings with the West Virginia and Delaware Secretaries of State. Manage probate matters for large and small estates and draft estate planning documents, including Wills, Codicils, and Powers of Attorney
Legal Secretary
Bowles Rice LLP
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Prepare comprehensive closing documents, including Settlement Statements, Balance Sheets, Deeds, Purchase/Sale Agreements, and Title Insurance Commitments and Policies. Draft and respond to legal discovery, motions, pleadings, affidavits, and notices, and coordinate the scheduling of depositions and mediations. Handle e-filing of pleadings, notices, and motions in state, out-of-state, and federal courts to ensure timely and accurate filings.
Paralegal
Moye Law Firm
01.2015 - 10.2020
- Prepare a wide range of closing documents, including Settlement Statements, Balance Sheets, Deeds, Purchase/Sale Agreements, and Title Insurance Commitments and Policies. Skilled in drafting estate planning documents such as Wills, Codicils, and Powers of Attorney, as well as managing the probate process for both small and large estates. Additionally responsible for managing personal injury files and supporting case development from intake through resolution.
Education
Associates - Paralegal Studies
Bridge Valley Community And Technical College
Charleston, WVCertified Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
Everest Institute
12.2010
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, WordPerfect
- Notary Public – State of West Virginia
- Adobe Acrobat (editing, redaction, OCR)
- Dropbox / cloud document management
- ProForm / SoftPro / ProTrust
- Sage Timeslips / Expert Time
- Virtual deposition platforms (Zoom, etc)
- Typing speed: 40 WPM
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- Medical record retrieval, review & chronology preparation
- Lien negotiation, settlement coordination & closing documentation
- Trial preparation (exhibits, timelines, witness lists)
- Title insurance processing (First American, Fidelity, Old Republic, Chicago Title)
Timeline
Paralegal
Bailey Javins & Carter, LC
04.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Lewis Gianola PLLC
01.2022 - 04.2024
Legal Secretary
Bowles Rice LLP
10.2020 - 12.2021
Paralegal
Moye Law Firm
01.2015 - 10.2020
Certified Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
Everest Institute
Associates - Paralegal Studies
Bridge Valley Community And Technical College