Valisa Joy Carter
Edgewood,MD
Summary
Experienced Litigation Paralegal with over 20 years in high-volume, complex litigation. Specializes in case management, discovery coordination, and trial preparation. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail while managing sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Catering and Food Service Support
Rooted Bible Fellowship Church
Edgewood, USA
01.2018 - Current
- Catered special events such as church services, funerals, weddings, and community gatherings serving 75-150+ guests.
- Prepared diverse dishes and ensured timely, high-quality food service to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Set up and organized dining rooms and kitchen prep areas for seamless event execution.
- Arrange food, beverages, and serving utensils for efficient service.
- Delivered attentive guest service, ensuring cleanliness and a welcoming atmosphere throughout meal service.
Senior Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation, Medical Malpractice, Civil
The Ingram Law Firm, LLC
Columbia, USA
05.2014 - Current
- Prepare files from Intake to settlement and/or litigation
- Order medical records and bills
- Review records for preparation of demands for insurance company
- Prepare demand letters and packets for issuance to the insurance company's
- Draft all complaints for district and circuit court, ensuring compliance with legal standards
- Prepare 10-104's, all Discovery for service on Defendants
- Prepare Motions, all types
- Compile trial binders for district and circuit court cases, including pretrial statements, expert designations, voir dire, and jury instructions to support case readiness
- Coordinate scheduling of depositions and prepare notices, subpoenas, and de bene esse materials to facilitate legal proceedings
Litigation Paralegal - D.C. & MD Workers' Compensation
Franklin & Prokopik, P.C.
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared claims for D.C. Informal Conferences and Formal Hearings
- Reviewed and researched medical records and claims for discrepancies, ensuring accuracy in case preparation
- Ordered medical records to facilitate thorough analysis for attorney preparation ahead of hearings
- Arranged Independent Medical Examinations with Doctors for Claimants
- Prepared exhibits for hearings and conferences, enhancing presentations and supporting case arguments
- Prepared Initial Analysis' and Updates to Insurance Companies
Education
ServSafe Certified - Kitchen Safety/Sanitation and Kitchen Best Practices
Foodworks Culinary Training
Halethorpe, MD10-2028
Culinary Arts Student - Culinary Arts/Kitchen Safety/Knife Skills
FoodWorks Culinary Training Program
Halethorpe, MD12-2025
ServSafe Manager Certified -
FoodWorks Culinary Training
Halethorpe, MD12-2025
Sales Certificate/RE License -
Caldwell Banker School of Real Estate
Lutherville, MD05-2005
Paralegal Studies -
CCBC Dundalk
Dundalk, MD09-2003
Paralegal Studies -
Interboro Institute
New York, NY09-1995
Skills
- Team-oriented
- Adaptable
- Thrives under pressure
- Excellent communication
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Research Skills
- Client Relationships
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- PC Proficiency
- Ability to work independently
- Litigation support
- Ethics compliance
- Discovery coordination
- Client communication
- Oral communication
- Trial preparation
- Deposition preparation
- Court filings
- Document drafting
- Witness interviews
- Case strategy
- Evidence organization
- Litigation review
- Motions preparation
- Discovery management
- Drafting pleadings
- Case summaries
- Fact investigation
- Mediation Support
- Client interviewing
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Professional demeanor
- Correspondence and legal forms
- Legal document preparation
- Client support
- Legal and court processes
Certification
- Serv Safe Food Handler Certification, Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen best practices.
- ServSafe Manager Certified, 10/2025 - 10/2028, Foodborne Illness Prevention, Understanding what causes foodborne illness (bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins). Recognizing common food allergens and managing allergen risks. Knowing the major foodborne pathogens (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli, Norovirus).
Volunteer Experience
Event Catering and Food Service Support, 2018-01-01, Present, Rooted Bible Fellowship Church, Edgewood, MD, Responsible for catering special events such as church services, funerals, weddings, and community gatherings serving 75-150+ guests., Duties include preparing a variety of dishes and ensuring timely, high-quality food service., Set up and organize dining rooms and kitchen prep areas before each event., Arrange food, beverages, and serving utensils for efficient service., Provide attentive guest service during events, maintaining cleanliness, organization, and a welcoming atmosphere throughout meal service.
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal - D.C. & MD Workers' Compensation
Franklin & Prokopik, P.C.
02.2018 - 08.2018
Event Catering and Food Service Support
Rooted Bible Fellowship Church
01.2018 - Current
Senior Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation, Medical Malpractice, Civil
The Ingram Law Firm, LLC
05.2014 - Current
ServSafe Certified - Kitchen Safety/Sanitation and Kitchen Best Practices
Foodworks Culinary Training
Culinary Arts Student - Culinary Arts/Kitchen Safety/Knife Skills
FoodWorks Culinary Training Program
ServSafe Manager Certified -
FoodWorks Culinary Training
Sales Certificate/RE License -
Caldwell Banker School of Real Estate
Paralegal Studies -
CCBC Dundalk
Paralegal Studies -
Interboro Institute