Monika Swiecinska
Associate Trial Attorney
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable legal professional candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. At this time, pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Trial Attorney
Farmers Insurance Company
Fort Lauderdale/Remote, Florida
4 2021 - Current
- Manage heavy caseload of up to 400.
- Develop strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Advocate for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Conduct legal research to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases for litigation.
- File timely case pleadings to meet deadlines.
- Negotiate settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Counsel clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Analyze legal documents and identify pertinent issues for clients, and develop legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
Associate Trial Attorney
Taylor Day Law
Jacksonville, FL
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted meticulous legal research for each case, staying updated on relevant statutes and precedents to form a solid foundation for arguments.
- Established rapport with clients through empathetic communication, understanding their goals and concerns during the course of litigation.
- Negotiated advantageous settlements with opposing counsel, reducing litigation costs and expediting resolution time.
- Managed complex caseloads and prioritized tasks effectively to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
Paralegal
United Automobile Insurance Company
Miami Gardens, Florida
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Assisted counsel in preparing various legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
Law Clerk III
Windhaven Insurance Company
Doral, Florida
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Maintained calendars for attorneys by updating and entering court dates and meetings.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Enhanced legal research efficiency by utilizing advanced search techniques and legal databases.
- Expedited case resolution by conducting comprehensive legal research on various topics related to ongoing matters.
- Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
- Met with clients to discuss upcoming depositions, mediations, and various hearings.
Legal Volunteer
Szabo Law Group, P.A.
Hollywood, FL
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Litigation Paralegal
Keogh Law, Ltd.
Chicago, Illinois
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
Litigation Paralegal
Hetherington, Karpel, Bobber & Miller, LLC.
Chicago, Illinois
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures through meticulous proofreading and editing of all submitted documents.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and empathetic understanding of their needs throughout the litigation process.
- Collaborated with opposing counsel to facilitate the exchange of documents during discovery, promoting efficiency in litigation proceedings.
Litigation Assistant / Paralegal
Blitt & Gaines, P.C.
Wheeling, IL
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Upheld ethical standards within the firm by promptly reporting any potential conflicts of interest or violations of professional conduct rules.
- Enhanced attorney-client relationships by providing timely updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Collected data from client media and various legal sources to prepare for litigation, such as various background investigations.
Legal Volunteer
AmeriCorps./JusticeCorps.
Chicago, Illinois
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Education
L.L.M. in Real Property Development - Property Law
08.2019 - 05.2021
J.D. - Legal Studies
05.2017 - 05.2019
No Degree - Completed Three Semesters of Legal Studies
08.2015 - 12.2016
No Degree - Completed One Semester of Legal Studies
06.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Political Science, Minor in Legal Studies
08.2010 - 05.2013
Skills
Case Analysis and Presentation
Attorney Communication
Civil Law
Legal Writing
Settlement Negotiations
Legal Research
Client Relationship Building
Depositions
Witness Preparation
Fact Investigation
Persuasive Argumentation
Court Preparation
Computer Proficiencies
Expertise in MS Office, Word Perfect, PowerPoint, ECF/Pacer, West Law, Lexis-Nexis, Florida Law Weekly, and Bloomberg Law.
Expertise in Silvervine, Time Matters, and ProLaw Applications.
Languages
Oral and Written fluency in Polish
Beginner in Oral and Written Hungarian
Beginner in Oral and Written Spanish
International Travel Experience
Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Timeline
Associate Trial Attorney - Taylor Day Law
07.2020 - 04.2021
Paralegal - United Automobile Insurance Company
02.2020 - 07.2020
University of Miami School of Law, Robert Traurig - L.L.M. in Real Property Development, Property Law
08.2019 - 05.2021
Law Clerk III - Windhaven Insurance Company
12.2017 - 01.2020
Legal Volunteer - Szabo Law Group, P.A.
05.2017 - 12.2017
University Of Miami, School Of Law - J.D., Legal Studies
05.2017 - 05.2019
Litigation Paralegal - Keogh Law, Ltd.
08.2016 - 05.2017
John Felice Rome Center: Loyola University Chicago - No Degree, Completed One Semester of Legal Studies
06.2016 - 07.2016
Litigation Paralegal - Hetherington, Karpel, Bobber & Miller, LLC.
05.2014 - 05.2016
Litigation Assistant / Paralegal - Blitt & Gaines, P.C.
08.2013 - 05.2014
Legal Volunteer - AmeriCorps./JusticeCorps.
10.2012 - 08.2013
Roosevelt University - Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science, Minor in Legal Studies
08.2010 - 05.2013
Associate Trial Attorney - Farmers Insurance Company
4 2021 - Current
Loyola University, Chicago School of Law - No Degree, Completed Three Semesters of Legal Studies
08.2015 - 12.2016