Mary A. Yerrou
Lawyer
Jackson,MS
Summary
I am a recent law graduate. I plan to sit for the July Texas Bar 2023. I plan on practicing Personal Injury Law and feel that this position would be a perfect fit for me. I am eager to learn more about Personal Injury settlements and how to better negotiate with Insurance Agents. I will bring tenacity, creativity, and drive to any position.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal
At Law Group
Detroit, Michigan (Remote)
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Worked closely with catastrophic clients
Law Clerk
Stevens Law Firm
Jackson, MS
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
- Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
- Maintained calendars for Mr. Stevens updating and entering court dates and meetings.
- Organized client records in chronological order by date.
- Did legal Research for pending cases.
Summer Law Clerk
Morgan And Morgan
Jackson , MS
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Maintained calendars for my supervisor by updating and entering court dates and meetings.
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
- Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
- Sifted through medical records
Education
BS - Psychology
01.2014 - 01.2018
J.D. - Law
08.2019 - 12.2022
i will be sitting for the Texas July Bar 2023.
Skills
Proficient in MS Office
Case management
Legal Research
Negotiation
Document preparation
Document filing
Legal memos
Legal documentation
Motions preparation
Document organization
Litigation support
Timeline
Paralegal - At Law Group
01.2022 - 08.2022
Law Clerk - Stevens Law Firm
03.2021 - 05.2021
Summer Law Clerk - Morgan And Morgan
05.2020 - 08.2020
Mississippi College School of Law - J.D., Law
08.2019 - 12.2022
Louisiana State University - BS, Psychology
01.2014 - 01.2018