Terri E. Qunell
North Fort Myers
Summary
With over 20 years of law office experience, successfully handling complex corporate defense litigation in state, federal, and appellate courts. Expertise lies in trial preparation, excelling in conducting legal research, preparing documents, and managing cases. Utilizing strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate case files and effective support to attorneys. Extensive knowledge of legal procedures and protocols for a seamless workflow, ultimately contributing to successful case outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
State of Florida, Department of Children and Families
05.2018 - Current
- Telsa Robinson:239.895.0380
Insurance Billing and Account Recovery
Eye Centers of Florida
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Brittany Arteaga:239.335.1734
Legal Assistant
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Joanne Lashey:239.344.1100
Temp Legal Support Services
Just Legal, Inc., Hockessin, DE
04.2011 - 07.2014
- Sueann Hall:302.239.5990
Paralegal
Franklin & Prokopik, Wilmington, DE
01.2013 - 10.2013
- Kimberly Park:410.752.8700
Paralegal for Deputy Attorney General, State of DE (James Ropp, retired)
Kelly Services
10.2010 - 04.2011
- Carol A
- Castiglione:302.235.2239
Assistant to Scholarship Administrator
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Jan Ward:765.494.8470
Paralegal
Stuart & Branigin LLP, Lafayette, IN
08.1998 - 01.2008
- Jan Sadler:765.423.1561 (John Duffey, Esq.)
Legal Secretary
Lord, Bissell & Brook (Now Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell), Chicago, IL
01.1989 - 01.1996
- Personnel:312.443.0700
Education
No Degree - Paralegal Studies
Prairie State Community College
Chicago HeightsSkills
- -Typing85 wpm
- - Dictation / Stenography / Med Trans
- - PowerPoint / Excel / Access
- - iManage / DOCS / Aderant
- - Timekeeping Programs
- - ECF / PACER
- - Summation / Lexbe / box / eDiscovery
- - Outlook / Citrix
- - Adobe: Reader, Acrobat9 Pro (including Portfolio)
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Document drafting
- Notary public
- Document preparation
- Calendar management
- Administrative support
- Research and data collection
- Legal writing
- File organization
- Proofreading
- Attorney support
- Trial preparation assistance
- File and records management
- Case summaries
- Litigation support
- Records management
- Document filing
- Legal compliance
- Legal transcription
- Court filing
- Database research
- Exhibit preparation
- Contract review
- Exceptional writer
- Discovery management
- Deposition summaries
- Civil law
- Interviewing witnesses
- Corporate law
- Evidence analysis
- Witness interviewing
- Pre-trial preparation
- File pleadings
- Legal case files
- Civil litigation
- Deposition scheduling
- Document control support
- Troubleshooting complex problems
- Case file organization
- Subpoena coordination
- Motion drafting
- Legal research skills
- Brief writing
- Calendar oversight
- Public records research expertise
- Expertise in legal proceedings
- Documenting
- Effective multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Legal document preparation
- Document management
- Client support
- Multitasking
- Customer service
- Legal correspondence
- Correspondence and legal forms
- Case file management
- Workload management
- Deadline monitoring
- LexisNexis
- Work prioritization
- Schedule coordination
- Correspondence writing
- Document editing
- Pleading drafting
- Court document filing
- Document organization
- Filing system organization
- Legal and court processes
- Client billing
- Appointment scheduling
- Legal terminology
Strengths
- - Concise Legal Research and Filing (Westlaw / Lexis)
- - Experience in State, Federal, & Appellate Courts
- - Subpoena, review, and summarization of medical records, deposition, trial testimony
- - Summary Judgment, Daubert, voir dire, jury instructions, exhibits, opening / closing statements
- - Alternative Dispute Resolution / Multi-District Litigation
- - Drafting of Pleadings, Discovery, and Responses
- - Calendaring, Travel Arrangements, Site Inspections, etc.
Timeline
Paralegal
State of Florida, Department of Children and Families
05.2018 - Current
Insurance Billing and Account Recovery
Eye Centers of Florida
10.2016 - 03.2018
Legal Assistant
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
08.2014 - 07.2016
Paralegal
Franklin & Prokopik, Wilmington, DE
01.2013 - 10.2013
Temp Legal Support Services
Just Legal, Inc., Hockessin, DE
04.2011 - 07.2014
Paralegal for Deputy Attorney General, State of DE (James Ropp, retired)
Kelly Services
10.2010 - 04.2011
Assistant to Scholarship Administrator
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
10.2008 - 10.2009
Paralegal
Stuart & Branigin LLP, Lafayette, IN
08.1998 - 01.2008
Legal Secretary
Lord, Bissell & Brook (Now Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell), Chicago, IL
01.1989 - 01.1996
No Degree - Paralegal Studies
Prairie State Community College
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