KERRY S. CROOKSTON
Sugar Land,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented Paralegal skilled in drafting status reports, medical records, and pre-trial documents. Supports attorneys to enhance case outcomes through effective collaboration and adaptability. Strong organizational skills and proactive problem-solving contribute to timely results and successful project completion.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Bain & Barkley
Remote
11.2015 - Current
- Created initial status reports, 120 day status reports, pre-mediation reports, pre-trial reports, deposition summaries, and discovery summaries for a team of two partners and 3-4 associate attorneys.
- Prepared detailed summaries of Plaintiff medical and billing records.
Front Desk Manager
Expat Dental Singapore
Singapore
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Supervised front desk operations, ensuring seamless patient flow and optimal service quality.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service protocols and clinic procedures.
- Implemented scheduling systems to enhance appointment management and reduce wait times.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinating supply orders to maintain adequate stock for daily operations.
Paralegal
Bain & Barkley
Sugar Land, TX
07.2007 - 01.2009
Paralegal
Kroger Myers Frisby & Hirsch
Houston, TX
06.2006 - 07.2007
- Paralegal to two Senior Partners and four Senior Associates in General Litigation section of a mid-size insurance defense firm handling heavy litigation docket. Primary duties include preparation of scheduled status reports to carrier, drafting discovery requests, objections and responses including relevant document production, and subpoena and review of medical and billing records for personal injury matters.
- Managed Dram Shop docket, conducting in-house investigation of incidents, producing and analyzing documents to establish Safe Harbor defense, and monitoring related criminal hearings and dispositions. Work with clients and their employees to prepare timeline of events and ascertain level of involvement of insured establishment.
- Prepare summary of medical records, including analysis and summary of billing records to reflect actual incurred expenditures versus total charged of the Plaintiff in personal injury/premises liability matters.
- Conducted research on recent jury award trends for specific injuries and fact patterns in relevant counties, summarizing findings to assist lead attorney in individual case analysis for insurance carrier.
Paralegal
Fridge & Resendez, LLC
Houston, TX
04.2005 - 06.2006
- Supported Managing Partner and two Senior Associates in boutique oil and gas, commercial real estate, personal injury, and civil litigation firm by producing and reviewing large-scale documents and preparing draft pleadings, motions, and discovery instruments for county, state, and federal court matters.
- Conducted case management activities across all stages of litigation, including reviewing and analyzing lease agreements and documentation for tenant/landlord disputes, preparing trial and deposition notebooks, maintaining trial and attorney calendars, and attending depositions and hearings with supervising attorney.
- Maintain current client billing system, including accounts receivable and vendor payments for each client file.
Paralegal
Berg & Androphy
Houston, TX
10.2003 - 04.2005
- Supported Managing Partner and three Associate attorneys in boutique civil litigation firm by preparing draft documents for attorney review, including pleadings, motions, and discovery instruments; reviewing document production, attending depositions, court hearings, trials, and witness preparation sessions.
- Docket and maintain calendar, file, and medical records for Ephedra client registry. Collaborated with clients to draft responses and collect documents for discovery requests.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation, organizing evidence and exhibits.
Application Specialist
Cardinal Health, Inc.
Houston, TX
08.1998 - 09.2003
- Led the setting and maintenance of customer expectations along with timelines for PyxisConnect installations and upgrades for 30 hospitals in the Houston and Central Texas region.
- Delivered ongoing training for pharmacy and nursing personnel on new and upgraded pharmacy systems to enhance user compliance and operational effectiveness.
Education
Paralegal Certification -
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
Houston, TX05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Texas at Austin
12-1997
Skills
- Microsoft Teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in use of programs for AI, legal research, and case management
Certification
Notary Public, State of Texas
Commission expires February 2, 2027
Certified Notary Signing Agent
Timeline
Paralegal
Bain & Barkley
11.2015 - Current
Front Desk Manager
Expat Dental Singapore
10.2013 - 03.2015
Paralegal
Bain & Barkley
07.2007 - 01.2009
Paralegal
Kroger Myers Frisby & Hirsch
06.2006 - 07.2007
Paralegal
Fridge & Resendez, LLC
04.2005 - 06.2006
Paralegal
Berg & Androphy
10.2003 - 04.2005
Application Specialist
Cardinal Health, Inc.
08.1998 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Texas at Austin
Paralegal Certification -
Center for Advanced Legal Studies