SHAKIBA MALEK-AHMADI
Watertown
Summary
Dedicated paralegal and night-time law student with demonstrated strengths in client relations, time management and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal/Hearing Representative
Etemi Law
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted initial client intakes to obtain essential information about their legal matters
- Extensive contact with clients, attorneys, insurance carriers, doctors, and the CT Workers' Compensation Commission
- Obtaining documentation such as medical records, bills, wage information, policy limits, police reports and more
- Coordinating clients' medical appointments and tracking their treatment progress
- Preparing cases for hearings by reviewing files, obtaining documents, and communicating with attorneys and insurance carriers
- Attending hearings on behalf of claimants to resolve issues
- Writing and calculating demands letters for settlement purposes
- Negotiating and settling injury cases
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop litigation strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
Paralegal
Happy Even After Family Law
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Managing client communication, addressing needs and concerns with empathy and professionalism
- Conducting discovery process, researching and gathering pertinent information
- Drafting motions and pleadings with precision and attention to detail
- Proficient in e-filing pleadings, utilizing modern judicial technologies
Paralegal/Hearing Representative
Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Handling a large caseload of files from inception through resolution
- Preparing cases for hearings by reviewing files, obtaining documents, and communicating with attorneys and insurance carriers
- Attending hearings on behalf of claimants to resolve issues
- Writing and calculating demands letters for settlement purposes
- Negotiating settlements with opposing counsel
- Prepared meeting documents, maintained attorney's calendar and completed various administrative tasks
- Expert in lien-spotting and Medicare concerns in the final settlement process
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Urban And Community Studies
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2024
J.D. -
Quinnipiac University
North Haven, CT05-2028
Skills
- Proficient in Excel/Word
- Legal case management software: FileVine, TimeMatters
- Licensed CT Workers' Compensation adjuster
- Legal research
- Licensed CT Notary Public
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Skills
- Graphic Design
- Justice of the Peace
Awards
Associate of the Quarter, Nonnewaug High School 3-year graduate, Top 10% of graduating class, Berkshire League Scholar Athlete Award, Roberta B. Willis Scholarship Recipient, Undergraduate Honor Society, National Chemistry Week - 1st place National Level Chemistry
Languages
Farsi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal/Hearing Representative
Etemi Law
03.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Happy Even After Family Law
11.2023 - 03.2024
Paralegal/Hearing Representative
Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo
02.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Urban And Community Studies
University of Connecticut
J.D. -
Quinnipiac University
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