Michael McGee Sr.
Chicago,IL
Summary
Self-motivated Legal Assistant facilitates case management for law firms. Offers broad spectrum of legal services under attorney supervision. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Mandarich Law Group
02.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Update attorney calendar for hearings and depositions
- File, edit and pull documents in the Odyssey for the attorney
Legal Assistant
Randall S Miller
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Compiled financial records related to specific cases.
Claims Adjuster
Sedgwick
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Investigated insurance claims, reviewed coverage and liability, prepared reports and recommended payment or denial of claims.
- Determined reserves for each claim based on estimated costs of settlement or defense.
- Presented cases at mediations or arbitrations as needed in order to facilitate dispute resolution process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all claim activity within designated system.
Team Lead Legal Assistant
Mccalla Raymer Pierce
05.2016 - 01.2020
- Maintained records of all activities in a database system.
- Worked closely with clients to develop strategies that minimized losses due to delinquencies or defaults.
- Analyzed legal documents such as deeds of trust, mortgages, assignments and other relevant paperwork.
- Tracked progress of active foreclosures using software programs designed specifically for this purpose.
- stay in contact with court clerks to assist with filing documents and provide updates as needed.
Education
Business Management -
Chicago State University
Chicago, ILSkills
- MS Office Proficient
- Court Reporting
- Order and Request Filing
- Document Editing
- Update attorney calendar for hearings and depositions
- File, edit and pull documents in the Odyssey for the attorney
- Updated Imanage for the firm/ attorney
- Assisting attorney in preparations for deposition
Certification
- Notary Public
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Mandarich Law Group
02.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant
Randall S Miller
03.2022 - 02.2023
Claims Adjuster
Sedgwick
03.2020 - 03.2022
Team Lead Legal Assistant
Mccalla Raymer Pierce
05.2016 - 01.2020
Business Management -
Chicago State University
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