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Sirena Dennis

Riverdale,GA

Summary

Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Whist pleasantly assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings. In addition to being a well organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Injury Paralegal

Hall & Lampros
01.2022 - Current
  • Initial Intake Process "Intake form,sending representation agreement & hippa via docusign"
  • Setting up new clients on system & internal cloud
  • Drafting "letters of representation to send to insurance companies on behalf of UM & Liability" in order to receive declaration pages
  • Assisting client(s) with property damage claims
  • Requesting medical records & bills
  • Drafting demand letters
  • Filing lawsuits "Drafting civil cover sheets, summons,complaints,discovery"
  • Speaking with client(s) to complete discovery responses "ROG,RPD,RFA"
  • Drafting deposition documents & securing a court reporter
  • Trial preparation
  • Speaking to opposing counsel regarding various case matters
  • Requesting lien verifications and sending reduction requests
  • Communicating with my clients about the various stages of which the case is entering throughout the entirety of the case
  • Responding to emails promptly
  • Negotiating settlement amounts
  • Drafting settlement statements
  • Notarizing releases alongside client(s)" general releases or limited liability"
  • Initiating the proper protocol of closing out completed case files.

Operations Support Manager

Aldridge Pite
03.2017 - 12.2021
  • Handle case files pertaining to bankruptcies, foreclosures, litigation and evictions
  • Work closely with banks, borrowers, paralegals and authorities on different cases
  • Compose and respond to emails in a timely manner, adhering to the firm policies
  • Use computer software's, such as Phoenix, FSI(CRC) and TESS(CRC),BKFS,Tempo,Vendorscape
  • Drafting spreadsheets and using varies matrix documents
  • Prepare fees and costs quotes for mortgage companies on behalf of clients by reviewing invoices & including figures for reinstatement's and payoffs
  • Making and receiving calls daily
  • Utilizing analytical skills
  • Typing
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Preparing and sending emails pertaining to meetings and weekly updates
  • Management.

Administrative Supervisor

DeVry University
05.2013 - 03.2017
  • Supervise Employees
  • Provide information to students about enrolling in school
  • Use numerous of systems to obtain student personal information
  • Send and receive transcripts (Handle cash transactions)
  • Outbound and inbound calls
  • Event Planning-Organize meetings with students for new student orientation, plan office gathering and have the events catered
  • File reports, Send out emails.

Education

High school diploma or GED -

Master's in Government Management - Public Administration

Keller Graduate School
Decatur, GA
12.2017

Bachelor's Degree in Justice Administration in Liberal Arts & Sciences - Digital Forensics

DeVry University
Decatur,GA
07.2014

Skills

  • Pre Litigation & Litigation
  • Assisting clients w/ property damage claims
  • Medical Records Review
  • Writing demand letter
  • Drafting Lawsuits
  • Court filings
  • Discovery Requests
  • Client Communication
  • Ethics and confidentiality
  • Legal writing/research
  • Case analysis
  • Calendar Management
  • Deposition,Mediation & Trail Preparer
  • Proficient in Mycase, Docusign,Odyssey, and Peach Court
  • Handle case files pertaining to bankruptcies, foreclosures, litigation and evictions
  • Staff training/development
  • Administrative Management
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Database Administration

Certification

Driver's License

Timeline

Personal Injury Paralegal

Hall & Lampros
01.2022 - Current

Operations Support Manager

Aldridge Pite
03.2017 - 12.2021

Administrative Supervisor

DeVry University
05.2013 - 03.2017

High school diploma or GED -

Master's in Government Management - Public Administration

Keller Graduate School

Bachelor's Degree in Justice Administration in Liberal Arts & Sciences - Digital Forensics

DeVry University
Sirena Dennis