Nyja Estelle
McDonough,GA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Prelit Paralegal
The Berman Law Group
Boca Raton, Florida
09.2023 - Current
- Request, track, and review medical records, bills, and treatment summaries to support case valuation.
- Draft and prepare detailed demand letters outlining medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering calculations, and also audit files as well.
- Coordinate with medical providers regarding treatment status, billing, and lien negotiations.
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and adjusters, gathered necessary information, and provided case updates.
- Manage a high-volume caseload of 120+ personal injury claims, from intake through settlement negotiations.
- Contact clients to schedule appointments and discuss the progress of cases.
Litigation Legal Assistant
Glasser and Glasser PLC
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2022 - 09.2023
- 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 efficiency and ethical debt collection practices.
- Updated client databases with case information as it becomes available.
- Maintained and updated case files, ensuring accurate records of payments, correspondence, and legal actions.
- Answered phones in a professional manner while providing accurate information about cases when necessary.
- Drafted legal pleadings, motions and briefs for attorney review.
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Provided mobility support, including repositioning and transferring patients.
Chiropractic Assistant
Slone Chiropractic
Norfolk, Virginia
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Supported chiropractors with documentation, charting, and preparing necessary materials for patient visits.
- Assisted with patient intake, including taking vitals such as height, weight and blood pressure.
- Explained post-treatment instructions to patients, providing printed materials if needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA05-2024
Career Studies Certificate - Litigation Specialist
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA05-2024
Career Studies Certificate - Legal Assistant
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA12-2020
Skills
- Medical record analysis
- Court management systems
- LexisNexis
- Westlaw
- Google Suite
- Word Perfect
- Case analysis
- Aderant Total Office
- Dropbox
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Prelit Paralegal
The Berman Law Group
09.2023 - Current
Litigation Legal Assistant
Glasser and Glasser PLC
08.2022 - 09.2023
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Leigh Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2022
Chiropractic Assistant
Slone Chiropractic
10.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Clayton State University
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Tidewater Community College
Career Studies Certificate - Litigation Specialist
Tidewater Community College
Career Studies Certificate - Legal Assistant
Tidewater Community College