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Michelle Beck

Michelle Beck

Austin,USA

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal with a proven track record in case management, document drafting, and trial preparation. Experienced in personal injury, medical malpractice, mass torts, and workers' compensation cases. Skilled in maintaining client confidentiality and providing superior customer service. Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal (Remote)

The Benton Law Firm
10.2020 - Current

Case management/document drafting & trial preparation in litigation matters including personal injury, medical malpractice, and mass torts

  • Interviewing clients to gather viable information and requesting necessary medical/pharmacy records
  • Maintaining contact with caseload of 1000+ clients, generating status reports, and communicating case progress
  • Providing support for case preparation by producing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.

Administrative Assistant

Lamar Technical Services, Inc.
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Employee time management, ADP Payroll manager, HR, credit card reconciliation, bookkeeping, and general accounting
  • Fleet management of 50 work trucks, insurance, registration, and maintenance tracking
  • S Corp tax preparation and safety meeting management.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Managed filing system entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

HR Director/Exec. Admin Manager & Administrative

Greater Austin Transportation Company
10.2011 - 01.2018
  • Gate keeper, calendar management, correspondence, travel arrangements, and HR director responsibilities
  • Reduced building/administrative costs by 30% by negotiating prices & fees while ensuring continuation & enhancements of services
  • Increased revenue by 15% by developing incentives & fostering corporate account relationships.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
  • Met department budgets by monitoring and reporting on office expenses.
  • Interviewed, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams.

Education

Business Administration -

ITT Technical Institute
St. Louis, MO

Paralegal Certificate -

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Skills

  • Payroll Management
  • Customer Service
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Trial Preparation
  • Document Drafting
  • Case Management
  • Exceptional writer
  • Records Management
  • Attorney Support
  • Litigation Support
  • Document Preparation
  • File and Records Management
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Legal Research
  • File Organization

Timeline

Paralegal (Remote)

The Benton Law Firm
10.2020 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Lamar Technical Services, Inc.
09.2018 - 02.2019

HR Director/Exec. Admin Manager & Administrative

Greater Austin Transportation Company
10.2011 - 01.2018

Business Administration -

ITT Technical Institute

Paralegal Certificate -

Liberty University
Michelle Beck