Lisa Griffith
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Experienced Paralegal with a strong understanding of legal language, principles, and research methods. Skilled in drafting legal documents, managing case files, and performing thorough research. Demonstrates attention to detail, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
The Law Offices of Stewart C. Crawford & Associates
Media
08.2004 - Current
- Concentrating in Insurance Subrogation & Complex Products Liability Law, Negligence/Tort Actions and motor vehicle accidents
- Assist a staff of attorneys and paralegals with insurance subrogation cases from inception to disposition
- Responsible for independently managing a case load of approximately 200 files, both manually and electronically
- Draft and file legal complaints, pleadings, correspondences, discovery and motions
- Complete service of process follow up
- Investigate facts and law of cases to determine cause of action and to prepare cases
- Review, summarize files, and gather information in preparation for suit
- Schedule court appearances, arbitrations and depositions
- Perform extensive client contact
- Manage office projects
- Basic maintenance and IT for office computer network.
Paralegal/Assistant to Jamie L. Sheller, Esquire
Sheller, P.C.
Philadelphia, PA
04.2010 - 12.2017
- Handled Product Liability. Defective Medical Device, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle and Slip and Fall accident cases from inception through case resolution.
- Ordered medical records, billing records, and police reports.
- Reviewed and indexed medical records and billing records.
- Prepared specials and handled Lien resolutions.
- Drafted Demand Statements for attorney review and prepared for final delivery.
- Organized case files, including maintaining filing systems, photocopying documents and scanning records into databases.
- Monitored cases to ensure timely compliance with court orders or deadlines.
- Maintained contact with clients regarding case updates and to obtain imperative information.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Updated client information in firm's database system ensuring accuracy of data entry.
- Coordinated the distribution of legal materials to other parties as required.
Shift Manager
Premier Foods (Wendy’s)
Glenolden
06.2001 - 08.2005
- Managed a staff of employees, completed labor reports, counted inventory, prepared bank deposits and responsible for making sure each shift ran in accordance with company standards and protocol.
Education
Associates in Science -
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA01.2008
High School Diploma -
Ridley High School
Folsom, PA01.2002
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Word
- Familiar with Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Familiar with using computers, computer systems, including hardware and software, setting up functions, entering data, and processing information
- Familiar with electronic filing of court documents
- File Organization
- Client Communication
- Legal writing
- Document Scanning
- Data Management
- Civil Law
- Billing Statements
- Legal Document Preparation
- Distribution Statement Preparation
- Lien Resolution
Accomplishments
- I was hired at entry level positions at both places of employment and have worked my way up to senior positions
- Trainer to new employees
- High honors college graduate
- High honors high school graduate
- Accelerated high school courses
- Dedicated softball player for approximately 12 years
References
- Jacqueline Getman, Esquire, 215-630-5366
- Lisa Cannon, General Manager, 610-522-0385
- Ed Sabin, 610-909-0441
Timeline
Paralegal/Assistant to Jamie L. Sheller, Esquire
Sheller, P.C.
04.2010 - 12.2017
Paralegal
The Law Offices of Stewart C. Crawford & Associates
08.2004 - Current
Shift Manager
Premier Foods (Wendy’s)
06.2001 - 08.2005
Associates in Science -
Delaware County Community College
High School Diploma -
Ridley High School
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