Larissa Sommerville
Jarrell,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Litigation Paralegal skilled in trial preparation and civil litigation support for personal injury cases. Organizes and coordinates materials, maintains communication and prepares files. Over 12 years of experience in supporting attorneys through civil litigation. Works with clients, judges and clerks to comprehend case details and optimize litigation outcomes for clients. Dedicated to obtaining results clients consider victories in every case. Experienced in gathering litigation files, writing motions and overseeing schedules. Strong communicator with dedication to the job and top-notch multitasking, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Witherite Law Group, PLLC
Dallas, TX
01.2012 - Current
- Drafted pleadings, motions and other court documents for review by attorney.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness files, and drafting jury instructions.
- Managed document production process, including identifying relevant documents, locating witnesses and obtaining necessary authorizations.
- Prepared deposition summaries and tracked deadlines for filing of briefs or other documents.
- Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
- Attended hearings, mediations and depositions as needed to support attorneys' work product.
- Organized large volumes of data into databases for use in document reviews or case management systems.
- Analyzed medical records to identify pertinent facts that could be used in a court proceeding.
- Maintained an organized file system for all case related materials.
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling meetings and appointments.
- Participated in client conferences as needed to assist attorneys with strategy development.
- Collaborated with clients to gather information about their cases.
- Coordinated service of process among all parties involved in litigation matters.
- Researched applicable laws, regulations, judicial decisions and legal articles.
- Investigated potential sources of evidence such as public records or online databases.
- Proofread documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Communicated regularly with opposing counsels regarding settlements or other matters.
- Supervised junior paralegals on projects assigned by attorneys.
- Rendered technical and analytical assistance to support attorney litigation needs.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Trained, supported and assisted case teams with best practice use of firm's e-discovery technology solutions, coordinating with and managing outside service providers and vendors.
- Analyzed incoming data from sources and provided detailed reports to case teams.
- Helped explain complex concepts in court by developing visual exhibits such as timelines, graphs and PowerPoint presentations.
- Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
- Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Performed variety of automated support tasks necessary to prepare, organize, index, develop and manage exhibits, evidence and data relevant to cases.
- Consulted with attorneys and case teams to establish workflows supporting efficient document reviews.
- Tracked, stored and organized data in accordance with proper chain of custody protocols.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Booked travel arrangements for firm attorneys and support staff.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Mary Hardin Baylor
Belton, TXSkills
- Motions Drafting
- Document Preparation
- Proofreading
- Disposition Records Management
- Document Organization
- Case Support Skills
- Calendar Management
- Filing System Organization
- Report Writing
- Legal Terminology
- Relationship Building
- Database Searching
- Document Management
- Critical Thinking
- Correspondence and Legal Forms
- Conflict Resolution
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Legal Correspondence
- Work Prioritization
- Quality Control
- Legal and Court Processes
- Expertise in Legal Proceedings
- Case Management
- Meeting Preparation
- Schedule Coordination
- Customer Service
- Document Editing
- Data Confidentiality
- Proficient in MS Office
- Case File Management
- Civil Law
- Deadline Monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Client Support
- Good Judgment and Decision Making
- Administrative Support
- Correspondence Writing
- Legal Document Preparation
- Understands Confidentiality
- Employee Training
- Court Document Filing
- Litigation Support
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Appointment Scheduling
- Project Organization
- Effective Multitasking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Witherite Law Group, PLLC
01.2012 - Current
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Mary Hardin Baylor
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