Norb Duckstein
Chicago,USA
Summary
Dynamic paralegal with extensive experience at AIG Insurance and Cozen O'Connor, excelling in case law research and trial preparation. Recognized for meticulous documentation and effective communication, I successfully managed complex discovery processes and contributed to high-stakes litigation, ensuring compliance and delivering precise reports that enhanced trial outcomes. Proficient in electronic filing and legal compliance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Cozen O'Connor
Chicago, IL
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Conducted in-depth legal research to support case strategies and trial preparation.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing and filing motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Prepared trial binders and evidence exhibits for use during court proceedings.
- Assisted in the preparation of trial materials, including witness lists and jury instructions.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
PARALEGAL
AIG Insurance
Chicago, IL
11.2003 - 12.2022
- Managed individual and corporate clients in responding to extensive discovery requests.
- Aided AIG's Florida office in organizing the accumulation of medical record summary reports.
- Synchronized with colleagues in daily planning and maintenance in the company’s database and files to ensure completeness.
- Successfully reported a rush assignment to cover a federal trial for two weeks involving an off-duty Chicago police officer who crashed his vehicle into a parked car on a state highway, killing three young men.
- Recorded meticulous notes during the trial and assisted with research outside of court, resulting in widespread approval for my detail-oriented reports and additional assignments for court reporting.
- Scoured state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, and documents and completed electronic court filings at the state and federal levels.
- Supported counsel in preparing responses, and furnished documentation and data for discovery requests.
- Reviewed and properly coded exhibits, evidence, and data related to legal proceedings.
- Coordinated the discovery process by managing timelines and ensuring compliance with court orders.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
Education
Paralegal Certification -
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL01.2003
Master of Arts - Journalism
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL01.1993
Skills
- Attentive communicator
- Electronic Filing
- Summary Writing
- Case Law Research
- Case Documentation
- Legal Compliance
- Records Management
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Discovery Preparation and Responses
- Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in iManage
- Proficient in Westlaw
- Jury Verdict/Lawyerport research
References
Available Upon Request
Core Expertise
- Effective Communicator
- Electronic Filing
- Writing/Drafting
- Summarizing
- Case Law Research
- Case File Organization
- Records Management
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Discovery Preparation and Responses
- Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
Accomplishments
Commended for trial assistance at Cozen O'Connor for a Pro Bono suit involving a team of attorneys.
Timeline
Paralegal
Cozen O'Connor
03.2023 - 05.2025
PARALEGAL
AIG Insurance
11.2003 - 12.2022
Paralegal Certification -
Loyola University of Chicago
Master of Arts - Journalism
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Southern Illinois University