Teri Gall
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Diligent Paralegal with solid foundation in workers' compensation legal matters, processes and documentation. Demonstrated expertise in case management and effective communication in high-pressure legal environments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Specialist
The Walt Disney Company
1375 East Buena Vista Drive
08.1998 - 10.2024
- Handled all aspects of Workers' compensation defense. Managed and organized legal documents, evidence, and files.
- Liaison between clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, throughout the course of litigation matters in addition to court personnel, district and state.
- Filed documents pursuant to district rules and requirements.
- Efficiently coordinating discovery requests and responses between parties.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Managed scheduling of attorney/court calendars and deadlines.
- Prepared complex settlement documents including MSA's, annuities and pro se, stipulations, motions, notices and response to request to produce pleadings.
- Effectively communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel.
- Ensured compliance with ethical guidelines by maintaining confidentiality of client information at all times.
Paralegal
Holland & Knight
2115 Harden Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33802
08.1995 - 10.1997
- Handling workers' compensation defense drafted routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Organized and maintained legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
Legal Assistant
Morris, Craven & Sulak
Austin, TX
04.1986 - 03.1993
- For personal injury and workers' compensation matters, handled new case calls and office scheduling.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TXPlano Senior High School
Plano, TXSkills
- Witness preparation
- Document preparation
- Case summaries
- Effective multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Paralegal Specialist after 4 years of employment.
- 2014-2024 Member of the Paralegal Development Committee, building relationships among TWDC paralegals world wide. Member of the CLE and Networking and Communications subcommittees.
- Lead for Disney's WC Defense team to transition to a paperless operation effectively and specifically detailed for safeguarding PII data as required by data privacy laws.
- Attended several Orlando District Bar Bench breakfast/luncheons for Q & A discussion of rules, judges preferences.
Partners in Excellence Nomination
Nominated for outstanding performance and the areas of Guest Satisfaction, Cast Excellence, and Business Results.
Timeline
Paralegal Specialist
The Walt Disney Company
08.1998 - 10.2024
Paralegal
Holland & Knight
08.1995 - 10.1997
Legal Assistant
Morris, Craven & Sulak
04.1986 - 03.1993
No Degree - Elementary Education
Kilgore College
Plano Senior High School