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Katie King

Diamondhead,MS

Summary

Graduate in paralegal studies with 5+ years of experience in the legal field. A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills looking to assist attorneys and other support staff to better productivity and workflow.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Paralegal

Property Claims Attorneys, PLLC
10.2020 - 07.2023
  • Handled case matters in property insurance law
  • Managed over 50 cases in active litigation
  • Coordinated depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, examinations under oath, and appointments
  • Drafted and filed various pleadings such as complaints, motions, and notices
  • Prepared and coordinated responses to discovery requests
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail
  • Coordinated hearings, trials, and conferences with opposing counsel and various court personnel
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial
  • Coordinated property inspections with clients, public adjusters, engineers, and insurance adjusters
  • Reviewed repair estimates, invoices, and receipts to determine total amount of damages
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, case management system (Practice Panther)

Paralegal

Haug, Farrar & Franco
09.2017 - 09.2020
  • Handled case matters in personal injury, workers’ compensation, family law, and criminal law
  • Managed over 100 cases in pre-litigation and active litigation
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request
  • Coordinated depositions, hearings, mediations, deadlines, and appointments
  • Drafted and filed various pleadings such as complaints, motions, and settlement agreements
  • Attended trial and assisted counsel in exhibit organization
  • Communicated with clients daily regarding case updates and provide solutions for client’s concerns
  • Communicated with opposing attorneys and insurance adjusters via telephone, email, or written correspondence
  • Ordered subrogation liens from health insurance providers, such as Medicare
  • Ordered medical records and bills from medical providers
  • Prepared and submitted settlement demands to insurance companies
  • Reviewed medical records and prepared medical treatment summaries
  • Communicated and coordinated hearings/conferences with various court personnel including administrative law judge’s, court administrators, and court clerks
  • Skilled in Microsoft office, case management system (Clio), electronic court systems, court docketing

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Technology

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS
05.2018

Additional Information

Recommendation letters provided upon request.

Timeline

Litigation Paralegal

Property Claims Attorneys, PLLC
10.2020 - 07.2023

Paralegal

Haug, Farrar & Franco
09.2017 - 09.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Technology

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Katie King