Patricia Grijalva
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Strategic Litigation Manager recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Expertise in case management, legal research, and team leadership. Proven ability in negotiation and critical thinking, leading to successful resolutions in complex legal disputes. Focused on utilizing these skills to achieve objectives in dynamic environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Manager
Olson Cannon & Gormley
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2022 - Current
- Managed complex litigation cases from inception to resolution.
- Coordinated trial preparation activities with attorneys and support staff.
- Oversaw discovery process, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Led team meetings to discuss case progress and legal developments.
- Trained junior staff on litigation procedures and best practices.
- Tracked status of cases using software systems such as document management programs.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel when appropriate.
- Coordinated efforts between attorneys and other legal staff to ensure efficient workflow processes.
- Attended meetings with clients and and or their representatives regarding current litigation matters.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for depositions by researching facts pertinent to each case.
- Supervised a team of legal professionals in the preparation of court documents and briefs.
- Prepared written summaries of cases for senior management review.
Paralegal
Claggett & Sykes
Las Vegas, Nevada
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by compiling evidence and exhibits.
- Managed case files and organized documentation for ongoing cases.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Litigation Paralegal
Lewis & Roca
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and discovery requests.
- Managed case files and organized documentation for ongoing cases.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by compiling evidence and exhibits.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates.
- Coordinated with court personnel to schedule hearings and filings.
Defense Litigation Paralegal
WILSON ELSER
Las Vegas, NV
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Drafted motions, discovery, medical record chronologies, summaries, and other legal documents associated with litigation process relating to civil proceedings.
- Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Performed variety of automated support tasks necessary to prepare, organize, index, develop and manage exhibits, evidence and data relevant to cases.
- Consulted with attorneys and case teams to establish workflows supporting efficient document reviews.
Litigation Paralegal
RICHARD HARRIS LAW FIRM
Las Vegas, NV
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Effectively and efficiently managed over 100 active litigation cases.
- Communicated extensively with a wide array of clients, courts, opposing counsel, medical providers, experts and insurance adjusters.
- Reviewed and analyzed medical and employment records.
- Experience in Medicare/Medicaid, private insurance subrogation compliance.
- Examined policy limits, provisions for personal injury claims with varying degree of complexity and severity.
Paralegal
HALL, JAFFE & CLAYTON
Las Vegas, NV
10.2012 - 11.2015
- Knowledgeable of local, state and federal rules and applicable electronic court document filing applications.
- Performed variety of automated support tasks necessary to prepare, organize, index, develop and manage exhibits, evidence and data relevant to cases.
- Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
Paralegal
PARKER NELSON & ASSOCIATES
Las Vegas, NV
08.2008 - 01.2011
- Provided legal and administrative support to partner and associates in the areas of civil, corporate, medical malpractice, business litigation insurance defense and construction defect.
- Coordinated aspects of corporate filings maintained and organized minute books, agendas and records.
- Drafted legal memoranda, pleadings, matrices and case related correspondence
- Conducted research employing online resources.
- Reviewed, organized and indexed all documents pertaining to construction defect cases.
Executive Assistant/Legal Secretary
NEVADA LAW GROUP
Henderson, NV
08.2007 - 04.2008
- Submitted documentation seeking to establish corporate entities.
- Researched publications for details that would establish evidence in litigation matters.
- Assisted with filing pleadings.
- Supervised and trained clerical staff and interns.
- Prepared accounts payable and receivable for firm and clients.
- Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
Legal Assistant
SOLOMON DWIGGINS & FREER
Las Vegas, NV
09.2006 - 04.2007
- Administrative support for civil litigation firm.
- Implement client billing.
- Managed multi-line phone system.
- Performed document production.
Director of Operations
DDG ENTERPRISES, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
03.2004 - 09.2006
- Provide management and administrative assistance to company CEO.
- Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs.
- Responsibilities also included planning, organizing and coordinating all activities and operations of the company.
- Interpret and evaluate work flow.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly accounting reports; including all accounts receivable and payables and company payrolls.
- Create, compose and edit written materials.
- Analyzed and maintained long and short term strategic plans and budgets.
- Consistently develop and implement company policies and procedures.
- Recruited, hired and trained independent contractors to accommodate work demand.
Education
Paralegal Certificate
Unilex College
San Francisco, CAParalegal Studies
Humphreys College
Stockton, CASkills
- Clio
- Document management
- Workflow optimization
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Legal research and writing
- Medical and legal terminology
- Medical records analysis
- Drafting pleadings and motions
- Litigation experience
Timeline
Litigation Manager
Olson Cannon & Gormley
09.2022 - Current
Paralegal
Claggett & Sykes
12.2021 - 04.2022
Litigation Paralegal
Lewis & Roca
05.2021 - 10.2021
Defense Litigation Paralegal
WILSON ELSER
12.2018 - 09.2020
Litigation Paralegal
RICHARD HARRIS LAW FIRM
04.2018 - 11.2018
Paralegal
HALL, JAFFE & CLAYTON
10.2012 - 11.2015
Paralegal
PARKER NELSON & ASSOCIATES
08.2008 - 01.2011
Executive Assistant/Legal Secretary
NEVADA LAW GROUP
08.2007 - 04.2008
Legal Assistant
SOLOMON DWIGGINS & FREER
09.2006 - 04.2007
Director of Operations
DDG ENTERPRISES, INC.
03.2004 - 09.2006
Paralegal Certificate
Unilex College
Paralegal Studies
Humphreys College