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SUSAN LANDAICHE

Hammond,LA

Summary

Litigation professional with robust legal background, adept at managing complex casework and supporting attorneys. Strong research, document preparation, and case management skills ensure thorough and efficient legal support. Known for team collaboration and flexibility in dynamic environments, consistently driving successful outcomes. Proven reliability and adaptability in meeting evolving client and firm needs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Supervising Litigation Paralegal

Southern Poverty Law Center
10.2018 - Current
  • Supervises a team of 5 litigation paralegals.
  • Manages complex, high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
  • Organizes and updates databases, and other information resources.
  • Collaborates with IT on syncing Docketbird to Litify resulting in court filings being uploaded upon filing.
  • Hires, manages, develops and trains litigation paralegal staff, establishes and monitors goals, and conducts performance reviews.
  • Creates data reports, presentations and other materials for employee trainings and executive staff.

Administrative Legal Specialist

Tulane University
05.2016 - 07.2018
  • Drafted and prepared legal correspondence, pleadings and motions with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Supported attorneys with EEOC claims and mediation hearings.
  • Communicated with department heads in managing the data preservation and prepared responses to subpoena requests.
  • Assisted human resources department with employee payroll garnishments and background investigations.
  • Approved independent contractor agreements ensuring compliance with IRS guidelines. Maintained Tulane's tax exemption documentation for multiple states.
  • Assisted with quarterly and fiscal audit committee reports and other general litigation reports.
  • Processed student's academic records request ensuring compliance with FERPA. Provided Notary services to staff and students.

Legal Assistant

Jones Walker LLP
02.2012 - 03.2016
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required.
  • Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
  • Summarized environmental site assessments for closings and assisted with closing statements.
  • Assisted with transactional and corporate documents including corporate books and organizational filings.
  • Analyzed title reports and lease abstracts and assisted in drafting title mineral opinions.

Paralegal

The Baringer Law Firm
11.2008 - 12.2011
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines and attended court hearings.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Interviewed and conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.

Insurance Defense Paralegal

Travelers Insurance
10.2006 - 08.2008
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, and arbitrations by organizing case materials and creating comprehensive exhibits.
  • Managed a large volume of case files efficiently, ensuring quick access to critical information as needed throughout litigation.
  • Prepared pleadings, motions, deposition notices, discovery requests, responses and objections.
  • Reviewed medical chronologies and prepared medical expense recaps and summaries.
  • Assisted attorneys with interviewing witnesses and gathering relevant information from witnesses.

Paralegal

Kean Miller LLP
09.1999 - 10.2006
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines and communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel.
  • Managed complex cases using specialized legal software programs and attended court hearings.
  • Drafted and prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings including bankruptcy, probate and foreclosure pleadings.
  • Prepared and filed UCC Financing Statements.
  • Facilitated timely and accurately billing in the firm's billing system.

Education

St. Mary's College
Raleigh, NC
03-1992

Skills

  • Effective team leadership
  • Litigation support
  • Drafting pleadings
  • Document organization and tracking
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Workload optimization
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Clear communication skills
  • Proficient multitasking
  • Critical analysis
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Discovery management expertise
  • Proficient in technology and research
  • Strong self-drive

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with the Litify Team in the development of SPLC's case management software and the Litify Practice Manual.
  • Led the addition of Westlaw Drafting Assistant to SPLC's Tech Test Drive Team as a table of authorities tool.
  • Implemented best practices for document management, discovery management, case management, and calendar/docket management.
  • Assisted in the development of the paralegal training program.
  • Developed SPLC's Technology Onboarding Checklist for new hires.

Timeline

Senior Supervising Litigation Paralegal

Southern Poverty Law Center
10.2018 - Current

Administrative Legal Specialist

Tulane University
05.2016 - 07.2018

Legal Assistant

Jones Walker LLP
02.2012 - 03.2016

Paralegal

The Baringer Law Firm
11.2008 - 12.2011

Insurance Defense Paralegal

Travelers Insurance
10.2006 - 08.2008

Paralegal

Kean Miller LLP
09.1999 - 10.2006

St. Mary's College

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