Clerical Functions | Client Relations and Customer Service |Record Management | Executive Level Administrative Support | Notary | Licensed & Bonded Legal Document Assistant | Executive Calendaring | Client Relations and Customer Service |Typing 80 WPM| Essential Forms, Microsoft Office, CFLR Suite |Billing and AR
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PARALEGAL
Gilligan Frisco & Trutanich, LLP
2023.06 - Current
Opened, maintained and organized case files
Oversaw all phases of discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery
Specifically, preparedAnswers to Form Interrogatories, Response to Demands, Objections and motions when necessary
Coordinated and managed documents and other materials produced or received in discovery and electronic document management
Extensive calendar management
Maintained the attorney's court calendar, personal calendar, and calendar management of all cases including court and discovery deadlines
Extensive interfacing and coordinating with clients
Extensive interfacing with court and opposing counsel telephonically and by written correspondence and through email
Reviewed and routed all incoming communication, emails and client correspondence as well as pleadings and discovery, following up on deadlines as appropriate
Entered billing for attorney and office staff for preparation of monthly billing statements
Followed up with clients when necessary to ensure timely payment and payment of additional retainer as needed.
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into database.
Wrote and filed pleadings with Superior court on schedule to maximize case success.
Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Developed motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
PARALEGAL
LONG BEACH LAW
2021.01 - 2023.06
Consistent with current position at Gilligan Frisco & Trutanich, LLP
PARALEGAL
ANN A. THOMSON, APLC
2006.07 - 2021.01
Consistent with current position at Gilligan Frisco & Trutanich, LLP.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
PLATT COLLEGE
Cerritos, CA
2003
Skills
Legal Research
Trial Proceedings
Case File Preparation
Online Databases
Case Management
Subpoena Service
Legal Case Files
Brief Development
Motions Drafting
Client Support
Client Correspondence
Exhibit Organization
Timeline
PARALEGAL
Gilligan Frisco & Trutanich, LLP
2023.06 - Current
PARALEGAL
LONG BEACH LAW
2021.01 - 2023.06
PARALEGAL
ANN A. THOMSON, APLC
2006.07 - 2021.01
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
PLATT COLLEGE
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