Nyja Estelle
McDonough,GA
Summary
Resourceful Personal Injury Paralegal known for high productivity and efficiency in managing case loads. Specialize in legal research, client communication, and document management. Excel in negotiation, critical thinking, and empathy to navigate complex cases with sensitivity. Committed to delivering precise support to attorneys and clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
McMichael Taylor Gray
Peachtree Corners, GA
09.2023 - Current
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.
- Organized contracts and closing documents for rentals and purchases.
- Used public databases such as Perfect Practice, Tempo and LPS to conduct research.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
Pre- Litigation Personal Injury Paralegal
The Berman Law Group
Boca Raton, FL
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Requested, tracked, and reviewed medical records, bills, and treatment summaries to support case valuation
- Drafted and prepared detailed demand letters outlining medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering calculations
- Negotiated with insurance adjusters to secure favorable settlements on behalf of clients
- Coordinated with medical providers regarding treatment status, billing, and lien negotiations
- Communicated with clients and witnesses, and adjusters, gather necessary information and provide case updates
- Managed a high-volume caseload of 150+ personal injury claims from intake through settlement negotiations
Litigation Legal Assistant
Glasser & Glasser PLC
Norfolk, Virginia
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted attorneys in managing a high-volume caseload of debt collection matters from initial demand through judgment enforcement
- Filed lawsuits, garnishments, liens, and other legal actions to enforce debt recovery
- Worked closely with attorneys, clients, and collection agencies to facilitate efficient and ethical debt collection practices
- Maintained and updated case files, ensuring accurate records of payments, correspondence, and legal actions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Clayton State University
GeorgiaAssociate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Tidewater Community College
VirginiaCertification - Litigation Specialist
Tidewater Community College
VirginiaCertification - Legal Assistant
Tidewater Community College
VirginiaSkills
- Office365
- Aderant Total Office
- Google Suite
- Dropbox
- Word Perfect
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
McMichael Taylor Gray
09.2023 - Current
Pre- Litigation Personal Injury Paralegal
The Berman Law Group
06.2022 - 08.2023
Litigation Legal Assistant
Glasser & Glasser PLC
07.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Clayton State University
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Tidewater Community College
Certification - Litigation Specialist
Tidewater Community College
Certification - Legal Assistant
Tidewater Community College
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