Lisa Eiseman
Seattle
Summary
Skilled professional with over 25 years of experience within the legal industry with demonstrated ability to process projects in a timely manner in accordance with established practices and procedures. I have demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex, time-sensitive matters, handle confidential and sensitive cases, gather evidence, take statements, process documentation, prepare pleadings, and case scheduling in accordance with applicable statutes and/or local court rules. I have excellent work ethics, show attention to detail, and work well under pressure. I seek to obtain employment within an established and well-regarded firm that will allow me to grow and further develop my work skills and knowledge.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor & Employment Litigation Paralegal (ID)
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
Seattle
05.2024 - Current
- Work hand-in-hand with attorneys on case planning, development, and management.
- Voluminous document review for determining responsiveness, privilege, and/or confidentiality using platforms such as Relativity and Everlaw.
- Review and organize records, documents, and deposition testimony to ensure the completeness of all file materials.
- Extensive document management.
- Draft correspondence, discovery, disclosures, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and stipulations upon the request of the attorney.
- Review and summarize information relevant to the case obtained through discovery, depositions, and records requests.
- Prepare exhibits.
- Research using Westlaw to obtain background information on plaintiffs, as well as cases cited in replies.
- Assist in obtaining expert witnesses.
- Communicate with all parties pertinent to the case.
Litigation Paralegal (ID)
Preg O'Donnell & Gillett
Seattle
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with clients to gather information about their cases.
- Proofread documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling meetings and appointments.
- Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
- Reviewed voluminous documents to determine responsiveness, privilege, and/or confidentiality using Everlaw.
- Obtained, reviewed, and summarized medical records for use in developing case strategy.
- Consulted potential experts and facilitated the retention of the same.
- Organized and prepared exhibits for motions, trials, arbitrations, mediations, etc.
- Drafted discovery propounded to the plaintiff, drafted discovery responses, drafted witness disclosures.
- Attended site inspections and conducted witness interviews.
- Communicated with all parties relevant to case
Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal (ID)
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
Las Vega
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted legal research, including the use of Lexis, Westlaw, and research through the library, both manual and electronic.
- Drafted correspondence, discovery requests, discovery responses, pleadings, and motions.
- Prepared cases for trial by drafting and preparing pre-trial documentation, including exhibit and witness lists, jury questionnaires, and jury instructions; contacting witnesses and preparing subpoenas as necessary; and prepare attorney trial notebooks, as well as witness/exhibit binders.
- Coordinated and arranged for required fees to be paid during the trial, including experts, jury, and reporter fees.
- Acted as a liaison between the attorney and clients, carriers, experts, witnesses, and outside counsel.
- Participated in client conferences as needed to assist attorneys with strategy development.
- Managed document production process, including identifying relevant documents, locating witnesses and obtaining necessary authorizations.
- Proofread documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Senior Litigation Paralegal (Plaintiff PI)
Law Office of Sofia Miguel
Puyallup
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Drafted lawsuits to be filed and served on opposing parties.
- Negotiated settlement with third-party carriers on behalf of firm clients.
- Provided support to attorneys in all aspects of litigation from initial client contact through post-trial activities.
- Drafted, reviewed and revised pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, memoranda of law and other legal documents.
- Analyzed data obtained during discovery process to determine whether further investigation is necessary.
- Identified key facts from depositions, interrogatories, answers to requests for admissions and document production responses.
- Coordinated expert witnesses' schedules for interviews or depositions.
- Organized and managed large volumes of case files for attorneys including paper and electronic formats.
- Communicated with all parties pertinent to the cases.
Litigation Paralegal (Plaintiff PI)
Law Office of Harold D. Carr
Seattle
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Drafted lawsuits to be filed and served on the opposing party.
- Conducted intake appointments.
- Drafted discovery to the opposing party.
- Drafted discovery responses.
- Requested medical records and managed a high volume of records.
- Calendared pertinent deadlines.
- Noted mandatory arbitration level cases.
- Prepared medical chronologies.
- Prepared arbitration and trial notebooks.
- Assisted in trial preparation at the directive of the attorney.
- Communicated with all parties pertinent to the cases.
Paralegal
Northwest Intertribal Court System
Seattle
06.2012 - 06.2017
- Provided independent paralegal and administrative duties.
- Opened and closed case files – ICW, criminal, and civil.
- Worked with other parties in obtaining essential information required for processing cases in accordance with applicable ordinances.
- Maintained documents.
- Calendared.
- Attended hearings to assist attorneys.
- Drafted memos, reports, correspondence, pleadings, and other documents at the directive of attorneys.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-1997
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA06-1995
Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Reliable
- Problem solver
- High level of organization
- Excellent client service
Certification
- Certified Crisis Clinic Volunteer - King County, Washington
Activities
Licensed notary; past volunteer at the Seattle Humane Society; active in the University of Washington Alumni Association; member of Washington State Association for Justice; avid road cyclist; 11 x's marathon finisher.
Timeline
Labor & Employment Litigation Paralegal (ID)
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
05.2024 - Current
Litigation Paralegal (ID)
Preg O'Donnell & Gillett
01.2024 - 04.2024
Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal (ID)
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
05.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Litigation Paralegal (Plaintiff PI)
Law Office of Sofia Miguel
02.2021 - 04.2023
Litigation Paralegal (Plaintiff PI)
Law Office of Harold D. Carr
06.2017 - 01.2021
Paralegal
Northwest Intertribal Court System
06.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Washington
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
South Puget Sound Community College
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