Patricia Garner
Orlando
Summary
Senior paralegal and office manager with 18 years of experience in managing daily operations of a law office. Expertise in case management, legal document preparation, and client relations, ensuring compliance with critical deadlines. Proven track record of enhancing organizational efficiency and delivering exceptional client service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Paralegal/Office Manager
Herbert M. Hill, P.A.
Orlando
12.2007 - Current
- Oversaw the daily operations of a busy law office, providing comprehensive legal and administrative support to two attorneys while managing office operations and client services.
- Managed a caseload of more than 120 active clients, ensuring compliance with legal deadlines, court requirements, and case milestones.
- Independently managed cases from initial client intake through litigation preparation, coordinating all phases of case administration.
- Drafted, reviewed, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and summarized complex medical records, legal documents, and supporting evidence to assist in case development.
- Served as the primary liaison between attorneys, clients, courts, insurance carriers, medical providers, employers, and outside professionals.
- Conducted client consultations, interviews, and intake meetings while maintaining confidentiality and providing exceptional client service.
- Maintained electronic case files and managed all aspects of document organization within a paperless case management system.
- Electronically filed pleadings and legal documents with federal and state courts, ensuring compliance with filing procedures and deadlines.
- Trained, supervised, and mentored administrative staff while coordinating workflow to improve office efficiency and client service.
- Managed payroll tax filings and office purchasing.
- Assisted with marketing initiatives and implemented office procedures that enhanced workflow and operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL07-2009
Skills
- ERISA and Long-Term Disability Claims
- Administrative Appeals
- Legal Writing and Document Preparation
- Medical Record Review and Analysis
- Case Management
- Federal and State Court Electronic Filing
- Deadline and Calendar Management
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and WordPerfect
- Office Management and Staff Supervision
- Notary Public
Timeline
Senior Legal Paralegal/Office Manager
Herbert M. Hill, P.A.
12.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
University of Central Florida