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Theresa "Jan" Ellison

Theresa "Jan" Ellison

Terrell,TX

Summary

  • 1. Accomplished, experienced and dependable paralegal
  • 2. Quick Learner who enjoys a challenge
  • 3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • 4. Excellent legal research skills
  • 5. Experienced in heavy complex civil litigation with large caseloads.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Advanced Certified Paralegal

Macdonald Devin Madden Kenefick & Harris, LLP
Dallas, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Specializing in large Construction Defect cases
  • Review and analyze materials from clients and other parties for key issues and relativity
  • Identify relevant materials to be provided to defense expert witnesses for their review and opinion
  • Assist attorneys by identifying materials to be used at key witness depositions and in trial preparation

Advanced Certified Paralegal

Jan 2021/Today
  • Screen potential personal injury cases, open new client files
  • Identify key documents and potential supporting materials for purposes of compiling and summarizing same to support legal strategy
  • Review and analysis of incoming materials and discovery documents
  • Draft and respond to discovery requests to other parties
  • Perform legal research and draft various pleadings, motions, orders and other legal documents
  • Identify, compile and organize materials for depositions, arbitrations, and trial.

Certified Paralegal

Jun 2017/Mar 2021
Las Vegas, NV
  • Identify, order, compile and summarize records, discovery and other relevant evidence in preparation for depositions, arbitration and trial
  • Assist with training new paralegals
  • Assist attorneys with deposition and trial preparations by compiling and organizing key documents
  • Identify and prepare witness folders, exhibit notebooks and other trial preparations
  • Organize and summarize various deposition transcripts and prepare deposition logs with summaries and exhibits.

Certified Paralegal

Feb 2013/Apr 2017
Houston, Texas
  • Draft discovery requests and respond to incoming interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions
  • Identify, order, compile and summarize records, discovery and other relevant evidence in preparation for depositions, arbitration and trial
  • Review and analyze lists of potential arbitrators for selection of FINRA arbitration panelists for purposes of selecting the most favorable choices for arbitration panel
  • Work with clients for purposes of obtaining and organizing evidentiary materials that would support our defense strategy for best outcomes for clients
  • Review and compare billing entries for compliance with client guidelines to streamline billing processes
  • Conduct legal research on various rules, statutes and jury verdicts
  • Assist attorneys by drafting pleadings, motions and other legal documents
  • Assist attorneys with preparation for depositions, arbitrations and trial.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies -

Kilgore College

Skills

  • Your Skill
  • Civil Litigation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Criminal Law
  • Legal Writing
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Legal Research
  • Proofreading
  • Litigation Support
  • Legal Analysis
  • Civil Law
  • Records Management
  • Legal Research Skills
  • Case Management

Languages

ENGLISH

Awards

  • Advanced Certified Paralegal
  • National Asso. of Legal Assistants

Timeline

Advanced Certified Paralegal

Macdonald Devin Madden Kenefick & Harris, LLP
01.2023 - Current

Advanced Certified Paralegal

Jan 2021/Today

Certified Paralegal

Jun 2017/Mar 2021

Certified Paralegal

Feb 2013/Apr 2017

Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies -

Kilgore College

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