Trina Brewer

Sr. Litigation Paralegal

Carter Law Group

Chicago, IL

09.2014 - 06.2024

Provided support to attorneys in all aspects of litigation from initial client contact through post-trial activities.
Identified key facts from depositions, interrogatories, answers to requests for admissions and document production responses.
Analyzed data obtained during discovery process to determine whether further investigation is necessary.
Assisted with the preparation of witnesses for deposition or trial testimony.
Reviewed incoming mail; responded to basic inquiries from clients regarding case status or procedural matters; referred more complex questions to attorney and s.
Prepared affidavits summarizing relevant facts within a given case file.
Organized trial notebooks containing pertinent information related to each case file including witness lists, medical records, deposition transcripts.
Reviewed medical records to identify potential malpractice issues.
Worked closely with attorneys throughout the entire litigation process providing assistance where needed.
Attended mediations as well as depositions with attorney and s when requested.
Maintained a database of all pleadings filed by opposing counsel in multiple jurisdictions across the country.
Drafted, reviewed and revised pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, memoranda of law and other legal documents.
Prepared exhibits for use at depositions, hearings, arbitrations and trials.
Coordinated expert witnesses' schedules for interviews or depositions.
Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, meeting with clients to research cases, collect data, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation.