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Terri Beatty

Shelton,CT

Summary

Professional with strong background in legal support, equipped to handle variety of tasks. Expertise in legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset.

Knowledgeable paralegal with solid foundation in legal research and case management. Known for efficiently supporting attorneys and contributing to successful case outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in drafting legal documents and managing case files.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder
06.2003 - Current
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Enhanced accuracy of case analysis with diligent fact-checking and legal research.
  • Facilitated smoother trial preparations, organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Prepared motions, discovery and pleadings.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.

Paralegal/office Manager

Law Office of Adele Jacobs
01.2000 - 06.2003
  • Focus on personal injury
  • Maintained contact with clients
  • Drafted pleadings, motions,discovery, affidavits
  • Drafted responses to discovery in collaboration with clients
  • Scheduled appointments
  • Maintained office - ordering supplies, keeping library current
  • Assisted in preparation for court appearances and trials.

Paralegal

Cadbury Schweppes
01.1989 - 12.1991
  • Assisted in acquisition due diligence;
  • Organized SEC filings;
  • Assisted in responses to SEC inquiries and audits

Paralegal

Cummings & Lockwood
06.1980 - 05.1985
  • Worked in corporate litigation;
  • Assisted and organized large document cases;
  • Prepared corporate litigation cases for trial;
  • Assisted at trial;
  • general personal injury work;

Education

Paralegal Certificate - General Studies

Philadelphia Institute For Paralegal Studies
Philadelphia, PA
01-1979

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Washington College
Chestertown, MD
05-1978

High School Diploma -

Severna Park High School
Severna Park, MD
05-1974

Skills

  • Legal research - LexisNexis/Westlaw
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Notary public
  • File organization
  • Case summaries
  • Discovery management
  • Deposition summaries

Timeline

Paralegal

Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder
06.2003 - Current

Paralegal/office Manager

Law Office of Adele Jacobs
01.2000 - 06.2003

Paralegal

Cadbury Schweppes
01.1989 - 12.1991

Paralegal

Cummings & Lockwood
06.1980 - 05.1985

Paralegal Certificate - General Studies

Philadelphia Institute For Paralegal Studies

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Washington College

High School Diploma -

Severna Park High School

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