Patricia Larkin

Paralegal

Stephen A. McNerney, Esq.

Worcester, MA

02.1995 - 09.2001

Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for [Number]-attorney office.
Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
Directed and coordinated service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions for several legal professionals.
Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, discovery materials and contracts.
Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
Drafted responses for exceptions on foreclosure procedural errors.
Aided [Number] legal crews by researching records and documents for case details.
Reduced project lags by coaching staff on best practices and company processes.