Kelsey Coleman
Seattle,WA
Summary
A positive, motivated and skilled litigation paralegal with experience in trial and complex litigation, who has worked as a paralegal/legal assistant in the plaintiff civil litigation field for 6 years in both Florida and Washington state. Looking to take a step forward in my career and find a litigation firm where I'm able to deepen my knowledge and experience in an environment that supports growth. Creating lasting, supportive and productive relationships with clients and colleagues is important to me. Ultimately, I enjoy and excel at finding creative ways to assist the attorney closely to apply laws to civil cases while telling the client's story. I'm seeking a firm that prioritizes personal development, efficiency, client satisfaction, and a positive work environment, and am open to expanding to different areas of law.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Dore Law Group
08.2022 - Current
- Write and prepare demand letters, pleadings, and motions
- Direct participation in motions practice including drafting, researching, filing and calendaring
- Experience attending and assisting with trial
- Knowledge and experience with complex legal matters in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, premises and product liability, negligent security, civil litigation, landlord/tenant, contract dispute, probate, and estate planning
- EFile documents in proper format in accordance with local and state court rules and guidelines
- Perform detail-oriented document and review of high volume medical records and discovery materials
- Conduct legal research
- Assist attorney through all steps of thecivil litigation process
- Maintain and organize client files and exhibits
- Investigate and compile evidence and witnesses
- Accurately calendar and manage case schedules, court deadlines, and attorneys schedule
- Assist clients through the legal process with care and compassion
- Communicate with effectively and positively with clients, attorneys, judges and court personnel, doctors, insurance agents, and clerks.
Legal Assitant
C. Todd Smith Law
02.2018 - 08.2022
- Draft and submit demand letters including a detailed package of research and investigation gathered regarding the case, and conducting legal research to cite case law
- Draft and submit mediation summaries and deposition summaries to mediator, attorney, and opposing counsel with a detailed description of client's case
- Use time management and organizational skills to maintain and collect important case information including confidential case documents and deadlines
- Reviewing client medical records and create medical summaries
- Use proactive and excellent communication skills with coworkers, clients, attorneys, insurance companies, and medical professionals to facilitate productive and useful conversations pertaining to firm operations & duties
- Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and patience with clients
- Attend marketing events as a representative of the firm to make connections as well as getting involved with the community and its culture
Legal Intern
Caserta & Spiriti Attorneys at Law
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Time management skills required to maintain heavy flow of casework to finish case-related tasks in an efficient manner
- Organized and worked on all open cases by keeping consistent contact with clients, third parties, opposing council, the courts, or any other parties involved in efforts to further progress the case
- Utilized multitasking skills to preform multiple duties simultaneously such as speaking to clients, keeping attorneys up to date, documenting important details, scheduling appointments and conference calls, and making important decisions
- Maintained excellent communication skills at all times with clients, attorneys, and all parties involved in order to keep them abreast of developments and establish full understanding on the status of the case
- Mastered computer skills needed to prepare and e-file court documents accurately
- Gathered and organized important paperwork, bills, and documents using both electronic and hard filing systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2017
Skills
- Trial experience
- Complex Litigation
- Legal writing
- Legal Research
- Motions practice
- Court Filing
- Case summaries
- Organizational skills
- Schedule Management
- Personal injury law (6 years)
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Florida Notary Public, 05/01/18, 05/01/22
- Certificate in Pre-Law Skills and Professional Values, Present
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Dore Law Group
08.2022 - Current
Legal Assitant
C. Todd Smith Law
02.2018 - 08.2022
Legal Intern
Caserta & Spiriti Attorneys at Law
08.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida International University
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