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Leah Mesta

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and punctuality. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking this opportunity to learn, grow, and strengthen legal skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Settlement Coordinator

The Representatives Law Firm
Phoenix, AZ
12.2024 - Current
  • Assisting attorneys with settlement negotiations by gathering case details, medical records, and expense documentation.
  • Acting as a liaison between clients, attorneys, medical providers, and insurance adjusters to facilitate smooth communication.
  • Identifying and negotiating medical liens, insurance subrogation claims, and any outstanding expenses related to the case.
  • Preparing and reviewing settlement agreements, releases, and payment breakdowns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Maintaining detailed records of case progress, financial transactions, and settlement communications for attorneys and clients.
  • Explaining the settlement process, answering client questions, and providing guidance on next steps after a case is resolved.

Clerical Office Assistant

The Representatives Law Firm
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - Current
  • Answered phone calls and welcomed clients to office.
  • Greeted clients with care to handle questions or direct to appropriate case manager.
  • Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages.
  • Processed and prepared government forms to file in court.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
  • Checked office supply levels, anticipated needs and placed orders for appropriate stock levels.
  • Dispersed incoming mail to correct staff throughout office.
  • Collected and entered payment data into system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
  • Monitored and kept meticulous records of patient treatment plans and response of patient to said treatment.
  • Consulted with attorneys and case teams to establish workflows supporting efficient document reviews.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Called to insurance companied to open claims.
  • Communicated with appropriate insurance adjuster and address any issues.
  • Obtained, reviewed and uploaded medical records at direction of case managers, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.

Preschool Lead Teacher

Tempe Christian Preschool
Tempe, AZ
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.

Site Coordinator

St Theresa's Catholic Parish
Phoenix, AZ
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Managed event staff scheduling and coordination to ensure continuous coverage.
  • Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
  • Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
  • Planned, directed and monitored instructional methods and content of educational and vocational programs.
  • Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Presented clean and sanitized classrooms to students for utmost satisfaction.
  • Prepared and submitted budget requests or needs for supplies in classrooms.

Education

High School Diploma -

Phoenix Christian Preparatory
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Scheduling Meetings
  • Clerical Support
  • Mail Management
  • Prioritizing Work
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Team Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Legal Terminology
  • Client Support
  • Attention to Detail

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Settlement Coordinator

The Representatives Law Firm
12.2024 - Current

Clerical Office Assistant

The Representatives Law Firm
08.2022 - Current

Preschool Lead Teacher

Tempe Christian Preschool
08.2020 - 07.2022

Site Coordinator

St Theresa's Catholic Parish
08.2019 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Phoenix Christian Preparatory

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