TRICIA A. TALBOTT
Pataskala
Summary
Strong communicator with exceptional client service skills. Highly organized and able to prioritize work; monitor status of pending items. Adapt to meet shifting priorities. Possess in-depth knowledge of litigation case flow management. Self-starter and results oriented. Experienced in civil litigation including contract disputes, employment, EEOC, personal injury and tort, construction and collections in Municipal and Common Pleas Courts. Competent in preparing legal documents with accuracy, record keeping, filing and drafting correspondence. Proactive approach to problem solving make for a reliable asset.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal to Michael K. Geiser, Managing Partner
Geiser & Bowman, LLC
2022.11 - Current
- Pre-screen potential clients.
- Complete management of client files from start to finish- from pre-litigation to trial (80+ client matters).
- Answer client phone calls & needs, calendar clients for phone conferences & meetings-docket case schedules.
- Prepare litigation pleadings for electronic filing and file.
- Support litigation discovery processes including requests and responses.
- Prepare mediation briefs.
- Prepare and draft settlement demands.
- Organize all client records, bills, insurance information, liens, & correspondence.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Walter|Haverfield, LLP
2018.10 - 2022.11
- Prepare draft pleadings for case matters.
- Prepare and edit PowerPoint presentations.
- Electronically file court pleadings.
- Manage attorney calendars inclusive of docketing dates, hearings, zoom conferences and depositions.
- Interface with clients, vendors and staff in support of office.
- Review and file corporate documents with the Secretary of State of Ohio.
- Update Corporate and ESOP binders for clients inclusive of closing binders for ESOP transactions.
- Manage litigation matters for attorney preparation inclusive of research in Local Rules.
- Provide paralegal support with a billable hour.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Dickinson Wright, PLLC
2016.10 - 2018.09
- Responsible for litigation matrix of 110+ cases.
- Responsible for review of case management calendar with three litigation attorneys.
- Supported multiple partners in offices outside of Ohio, drafted and filed pleadings on their behalf.
- Reviewed local rules for pleadings and document production.
- Communicated with court personnel, bailiffs and staff attorneys.
- Calendared response dates to discovery and case scheduling order.
- Produced, redacted, and Bates stamped documents for discovery purposes.
- Prepared transmittal and service documents and packages with pleadings for filing.
- E-filed legal documents to both state and federal courts.
- Prepared cover letters with invoices for clients.
- Communicated with clients regarding invoices, payments and collection matters.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Eastman & Smith, Ltd.
2014.11 - 2016.10
- Provided support for up to seven attorneys.
- Managed attorneys’ schedules, trial dates, hearings, client appointments and phone conferences.
- Prepared discovery output including Bates stamped documents.
- Prepared trial exhibit books.
- Researched docket for case management.
- E-filed, fax filed or mailed pleadings indicative of specific Court’s Local Rules.
- Prepared depositions including arrangement of depositions and drafting Notices.
- Prepared and implemented service and transmittal letters with pleadings for filing.
- Reviewed and prepared invoices for attorneys.
Office Manager and Paralegal
Mancuso Law Office
2013.09 - 2014.11
- Managed attorney’s schedule, trial dates, hearing and client appointments.
- Drafted and prepared all pleadings and correspondence as related to client files.
- Managed 80+ files per month for pending status.
- Researched information on behalf of clients.
- E-filed documents on the appropriate websites for Municipal and Common Pleas Courts.
Office Administrator for Department of Primary and Specialty Care
Knox Community Hospital
2010.08 - 2013.05
- Provided front office support for multiple doctors.
- Scheduled appointments for multiple doctors.
- Interfaced with all staff in multiple offices including physicians, managers and nurses.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Sunbury & Young, Gerald T. Sunbury, Esq.
2003.02 - 2006.10
- Trial preparation; scheduled depositions, interviewed witnesses.
- Drafted complaints, interrogatories, and certificates of service.
- Filed motions and complaints; delivered entries for judge’s signature.
- General dictation and typing of attorney correspondence.
- Created new client files, received client phone calls, and established appointments.
- Researched cases at Clerk of Courts, Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court in Franklin County.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland1995-01
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
State University of New York: Tompkins Cortland Community College
Ithaca, New York1992-01
Associate of Science - Business Administration
State University of New York: Tompkins Cortland Community College
Ithaca, New York1991-01
Skills
- Notary Public; Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft 365; Type 65 WPM, Filevine
- Legal research-Lexis Nexis
- Member: Columbus Bar Association
- Case management
- Client communication
- File organization; file and records management
- Attorney support
- Case summaries
- Litigation support and court filings
- Discovery management
- Pre-trial preparation including mediation briefs
Accomplishments
- Train entry level legal assistants.
- Find me on GOOGLE with 5 star reviews.
Timeline
Paralegal to Michael K. Geiser, Managing Partner
Geiser & Bowman, LLC
2022.11 - Current
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Walter|Haverfield, LLP
2018.10 - 2022.11
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Dickinson Wright, PLLC
2016.10 - 2018.09
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Eastman & Smith, Ltd.
2014.11 - 2016.10
Office Manager and Paralegal
Mancuso Law Office
2013.09 - 2014.11
Office Administrator for Department of Primary and Specialty Care
Knox Community Hospital
2010.08 - 2013.05
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Sunbury & Young, Gerald T. Sunbury, Esq.
2003.02 - 2006.10
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
State University of New York: Tompkins Cortland Community College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
State University of New York: Tompkins Cortland Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore
COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER WORK
- Pelotonia, Rider, 2016, Fundraiser participant for team
- Six to Twelve, LLC, Owner, 2020, Participate in many local 5k runs benefitting a cure and/or a need; Warrior Dash; ToughMudder; CommitToBeFit; Capital City Half Marathon. Green belt/3rd brown stripe status Panther Kenpo Karate