Experienced, dependable, hardworking civil litigator seeking new opportunity. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Work History
Litigation Attorney
The Law Office Of Sarah A. Okrzynski LLC
04.2017 - Current
Handle contested creditor's rights cases (residential foreclosure, commercial and consumer collection and insurance subrogation) in state, federal and appellate courts in OH, KY and IN.
Work remotely from home office on two paperless case management systems. Appear in court remotely, through local counsel or in person as needed.
Communicate remotely with clients and counsel for case analysis, document review, settlement negotiations, and preparation for court appearances.
Solo Practitioner
Petas Law
04.2013 - 03.2017
Worked remotely as co-counsel with other law firms.
Performed general civil litigation including case review and analysis, document review, legal research, preparation of pleadings and motions, settlement negotiations and court appearances including trials.
Litigation Associate
Creditor's Rights Firms
09.2000 - 03.2013
Handled high volume, contested creditor's rights cases for Gerner & Kearns, LPA; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC; and Lerner, Sampson and Rothfuss.
Personal Injury Attorney
Hackett Law Offices
04.1995 - 09.2000
Represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases including case intake and evaluation, settlement negotiations and litigation.
Education
Juris Doctor Cum Laude -
The University of Toledo College of Law
Toledo, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Skills
Adept at reviewing and organizing complex case information
Excellent time management for high volume cases
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills