Morgan Kelly Lavalla
Bradley Beach,NJ
Summary
Ambitious Paralegal offering in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles. Excels at prioritizing competing tasks and ascertaining future needs. Expertly assists lawyers and attorneys in executing legal transactions and drafting and processing legal documents.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
The Tashjy Law Firm
Wall, USA
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for new client intake, scheduling client consultations, and general case management for over 700+ workers’ compensation claims
- Drafting, filing, and reviewing legal pleadings (e.g., Motions, Discovery Requests and Responses, Orders Approving Settlement, and Affidavits)
- Liaising with insurance companies, medical providers, and opposing counsel to ensure timely and accurate case processing
Claims Manager
Judd Shaw Injury Law
Red Bank, USA
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Responsible for managing 100+ personal injury cases from intake through resolution, handling both pre-litigation and litigation stages
- Collected and reviewed medical records and bills, ensuring proper compliance with the New Jersey Fee Schedule
- Led weekly meetings to review case progress, address client concerns, and ensure the team met key performance indicators (KPIs)
Client Success Representative
Judd Shaw Injury Law
Red Bank, USA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained consistent communication with clients, updating them on case status, answering questions, and addressing concerns with empathy and professionalism
- Collected, organized, and verified essential case documents (e.g., medical records, declaration pages, police reports, photos, and witness statements) for attorneys
- Coordinated with medical providers and insurance adjusters to gather necessary records, bills, and evidence to support the case
Waitress
Reef and Barrel Bar and Grill
Manasquan, USA
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Responsible for taking table orders, ensuring efficient delivery of food from kitchen, clearing and cleaning tables, preparing tables for large parties, seating customers at tables, answering high volume calls for take-out orders as well as planning private parties and special events
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - History, Political Science & Education
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2021
Associate’s Degree -
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ12.2018
Skills
- State of New Jersey Notary Public
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- Litify
- Abacus Law
- WordPress
Volunteer Experience
Common Ground Grief Center, Manasquan, NJ
Timeline
Paralegal
The Tashjy Law Firm
10.2022 - Current
Claims Manager
Judd Shaw Injury Law
12.2021 - 10.2022
Client Success Representative
Judd Shaw Injury Law
08.2021 - 12.2021
Waitress
Reef and Barrel Bar and Grill
01.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - History, Political Science & Education
Rutgers University
Associate’s Degree -
Brookdale Community College
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