Shawn Rood
Seymour,IN
Summary
Self-motivated Legal Assistant facilitates case management for law firms. Offers broad spectrum of legal services under attorney supervision. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Craven Hoover & Blazek (Personal Injury Law)
Indianapolis, IN
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Same duties as all previous Law Office experience
Legal Assistant
Keller & Keller (SSD/Disability Law)
Indianapolis, IN
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Same duties as for Reuben and Pippin Law Firms
- Daily dealings with insurance companies, medical facilities for health record information and Social Security Administration
- Familiar with HIPAA, medical records request information and Patient Health Portals
Legal Assistant
Pippin Law Office (Family Law)
Williston, ND
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Same duties as Law Office of Lawrence Reuben
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
Paralegal
Law Office of Lawrence Reuben (Civil Rights Law)
Indianapolis, IN
01.1995 - 12.2015
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
- Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
Education
Certification - Community Health Worker
Aspin
Indianapolis, IN05-2024
Certification/Graduation - Prison Reform/Activism
Inside Out (through PACE)
Indianapolis12-2023
Skills
- Ethics compliance
- MS Office proficient
- Court Filing
- Data Management
- Office Management
- Document Control
- Multi-line switchboard
- Client Relations
- Case Management
- File Organization
- Client Support
- Organizational Efficiency
- Billing Statements
- Transcription
- Interviewing Clients
- Confidentiality
Affiliations
Volunteer work:
Special Olympics;
Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystophy Summer Camp (counselor at the camp for a week);
Dayspring Homeless Shelter (prepared and distibuted meals and clothing for our homeless community)
Trinity Episcopal Church (prepared and distributed meals for our homeless community every Sunday); and
Dove Recovery House for Women (residential living for addicted Women in recovery)
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Craven Hoover & Blazek (Personal Injury Law)
10.2021 - 02.2023
Legal Assistant
Keller & Keller (SSD/Disability Law)
10.2019 - 04.2020
Legal Assistant
Pippin Law Office (Family Law)
01.2019 - 05.2019
Paralegal
Law Office of Lawrence Reuben (Civil Rights Law)
01.1995 - 12.2015
Certification - Community Health Worker
Aspin
Certification/Graduation - Prison Reform/Activism
Inside Out (through PACE)
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