Kiera Fiero
Jacksonville
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Supervisor and Litigation Paralegal
Confidential Florida Civil Litigation Law Firm
Jacksonville
09.2020 - Current
- Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, affidavits, notices, proposed orders, and other litigation documents while ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.Supervised and mentored a team of litigation paralegals, fostering accuracy and compliance with firm policies and court deadlines.
- Manage a high-volume portfolio of active small claims civil litigation cases, maintaining compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Coordinated hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial calendars, ensuring effective communication with courts, opposing counsel, and clients.
- Oversee the firm's filing, e-service, and scheduling departments, maintaining quality control and resolving procedural issues.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting procedural, filing, and case management issues, providing guidance to attorneys and litigation staff.
- Developed and implemented training materials and procedures to enhance workflow and support staff development.
Family Law Paralegal
McNamara, Lycans & Sholar
Jacksonville
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Drafted, prepared, and filed pleadings, financial affidavits and motions.
- Coordinated hearings, mediations, and attorney calendars, ensuring seamless communication with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts to facilitate case progress.
- Managed client communications throughout family law matters, providing compassionate support and clearly explaining legal processes and case updates to enhance client understanding.
- Strengthened client relationships by effectively de-escalating emotionally charged situations, fostering trust and open communication.
Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Case Manager
Riddle & Brantley
Jacksonville
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed a high volume caseload of personal injury claims from intake through pre-litigation settlement.
- Collected and reviewed medical records, bills, accident reports, and insurance information to build and evaluate claims effectively.
- Communicated with insurance adjusters, medical providers, and clients to coordinate treatment, obtain records, and facilitate settlement negotiations.
- Prepared demand packages and maintained accurate case files while monitoring deadlines to ensure timely claim progression.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Ocean County College
Skills
- Document organization
- Compliance oversight
- Communication skills
- Operations oversight
- Attention to detail
- Litigation strategy
Timeline
Litigation Supervisor and Litigation Paralegal
Confidential Florida Civil Litigation Law Firm
09.2020 - Current
Family Law Paralegal
McNamara, Lycans & Sholar
01.2017 - 09.2020
Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Case Manager
Riddle & Brantley
06.2015 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts -
Ocean County College