Meagan Holmes
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
With 13 years of experience in civil litigation, this meticulous paralegal brings strong research, analytical, and organizational skills to contribute to the success of your firm. Throughout a successful career, exceptional ability to assist attorneys with case preparation, legal research, and document management while ensuring compliance with all legal standards and regulations has been consistently demonstrated. As a legal professional, a proven track record of providing comprehensive support to attorneys is evident. Excels in managing complex legal documentation and ensuring meticulous organization of case files. A team-oriented and results-driven approach allows for seamless adaptation to shifting priorities. Expertise in legal research and document preparation has earned a reputation for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senor Paralegal Operations and Compliance
PetSmart LLC
06.2024 - Current
- I am responsible for ensuring that our stores stay in compliance with federal, state and local laws and assist when we get notices of non-compliance.
- I conduct research when there are questions about operation/compliance requests.
- I also assist with claims that come in from customers and drafting legal documents and forms.
- I support the Senior Counsel for Compliance and Data Privacy.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in laws or regulations relevant to practice areas through continuous professional development opportunities such as seminars or webinars.
Litigation Paralegal
Thorpe Shwer
07.2023 - 06.2024
- I was a litigation paralegal that worked primarily for large nationwide clients.
- I managed the cases from complaint to trial.
- I was responsible for document management, discovery, summarizing depositions and medical records, serving subpoenas and FOIA requests, locating and hiring experts, and general case management.
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
- Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses when needed.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
Litigation Paralegal
Jaburg & Wilk, PC
07.2018 - 07.2023
- I was the paralegal for the Insurance Defense Bad Faith team.
- I was responsible for reading, summarizing, and indexing voluminous records, drafting, and serving discovery requests, answer packages, subpoenas, and various other legal documents.
- I worked in both State and Federal Courts.
- I collaborated with several attorneys within the firm to prepare for trial.
- I was a member of the charity committee and was responsible for locating, planning, and advertising within the firm and organizing monthly charity events.
- I maintained litigation database and document organization for insurance defense cases for our clients.
Paralegal
Poulton & Noroian, PLLC
03.2018 - 07.2023
- I was a paralegal for a small medical malpractice firm.
- I was tasked with requesting and maintaining medical records and billing for current cases, performing potential client intakes, calendaring, and other general office management.
- I helped with creating a document management system as well as a database to help with the flow of documents throughout the firm.
- I also created a manual for the position I was in to make my transition to Jaburg Wilk as smooth as possible.
- I was the sole support staff for four attorneys.
Paralegal
Kamper Estrada, LLP
07.2017 - 03.2018
- I was a personal injury paralegal while at this firm.
- I was originally hired for the client coordinator position but after 3 days I was promoted to the paralegal position.
- I managed personal injury cases from initial signing until settlement/trial.
- I managed 112 cases. 8 of which were in active litigation at the time of my departure.
- I requested important documents at initiation as well as all medical records and itemized billing statements as clients continued to treat.
- I assisted with gathering and preparing demand packages as well as any follow up that was necessary.
- I maintained contact with our clients and addressed any concerns or needs that may have arisen during their case.
- I was also responsible for the cost account associated with the personal injury part of the firm.
- While employed at Kamper Estrada, LLP, I was also involved with hiring, creating an employee manual, and better workflow practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bishop Machebeuf Catholic High School
Denver, CO05-2002
Skills
- Case management
- Client communication
- Document preparation
- Effective communication
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Litigation/Trial Support
- Multi-tasking
- Organization
- Prioritizing Tasks
- Research and data collection
- Trial Preparation
- Adobe
- DocuTrak
- E-discovery
- Microsoft Office Suite
- FoxIt
- IManage
- IPro
- Notary publIManage
- OnCue
- Trial Director
- Worldox
Professional Memberships
- Officer, Maricopa County Bar Foundation, 01/01/24 - 01/01/25
- Director, MCBA Paralegal Division, 01/01/21, 12/31/25
- Charity Committee, Jaburg & Wilk, 01/01/19, 12/31/23
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senor Paralegal Operations and Compliance
PetSmart LLC
06.2024 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Thorpe Shwer
07.2023 - 06.2024
Litigation Paralegal
Jaburg & Wilk, PC
07.2018 - 07.2023
Paralegal
Poulton & Noroian, PLLC
03.2018 - 07.2023
Paralegal
Kamper Estrada, LLP
07.2017 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Bishop Machebeuf Catholic High School
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