Makita Gilliam
Springfield,MA
Summary
Accomplished Paralegal with a proven track record at Brock & Scott, PLLC, adept in legal research and client communication. Streamlined operations by drafting key legal documents, reducing attorney workload significantly. Skilled in MS Office, enhanced case management efficiency across multiple states. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and interpersonal abilities, exceeding productivity benchmarks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Brock & Scott, PLLC
05.2023 - Current
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery requests.
- Communicated with clients, the court and opposing counsel on case status updates and necessary information needed for case progression.
Paralegal
O'Connell, Atmore & Morris, LLC
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Delivered exceptional administrative support to three attorneys.
- Prepared content-specific files for pending cases in a timely manner.
- Researched various legal questions in preparation for writing and filing court motions.
- Reviewed tort litigation and foreclosure files for case status and requested and documentation still needed.
- Wrote various discovery requests and motions for litigation and electronically filed them with the court.
Contested Foreclosure Paralegal
Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Managed a high volume of foreclosure cases for multiple clients, across six states.
- Updated internal and external case management databases as file statuses progressed.
- Researched files to determine their placement in the foreclosure process and requested any additional documents needed.
- Calendared and notified attorneys of all upcoming conference and hearing dates.
- Drafted necessary foreclosure documents including, but not limited to, assignments of mortgage, motions to substitute and judgments.
- Completed checklists in preparation for trial and requested client witnesses for testimony.
Paralegal
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Reviewed, analyzed and audited invoices submitted by defense counsel for compliance with Chubb's Litigation Management Guidelines.
- Sought additional information from law firms, claim handlers and others for completion of the bill review process and reached final resolution on submitted invoices.
- Evaluated the performance of counsel and other vendors related to billing practices and worked with the group manager, law firms, insureds, brokers and claim staff to resolve issues.
- Identified firm billing trends and proactively elevated issues to the group manager.
- Exceeded productivity requirements outlined by the group manager and processed submitted invoices within applicable timeframes.
Education
J.D. -
Loyola University School of Law New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-1999
Skills
- Legal Research
- Proficient in MS Office
- Case Management
- Client Communication
Timeline
Paralegal
Brock & Scott, PLLC
05.2023 - Current
Paralegal
O'Connell, Atmore & Morris, LLC
06.2013 - 09.2015
Contested Foreclosure Paralegal
Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
07.2011 - 05.2013
Paralegal
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
05.2009 - 06.2011
J.D. -
Loyola University School of Law New Orleans
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