Vicki Berry
Whippany
Summary
Dynamic Litigation Paralegal with extensive experience at Jackson Lewis P.C., excelling in drafting pleadings and managing complex case files. Proven ability to enhance case efficiency through meticulous document organization and effective communication. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills, contributing to successful trial outcomes and collaborative team environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Jackson Lewis P.C.
11.2001 - Current
- Assisted in preparing legal documents and pleadings for court filings.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Organized and maintained case files, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Collaborated with attorneys to gather evidence and witness statements for cases.
- Reviewed discovery materials, identifying relevant information for litigation proceedings.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and court personnel effectively.
- Managed deadlines for filing motions and responding to court orders diligently.
- Utilized case management software to track progress of ongoing litigation matters.
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
- Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses when needed.
- Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs in compliance with court rules, leading to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
- Contributed to the development of firm-wide best practices for paralegal work through active participation in team meetings and training sessions.
- Coordinated logistics for trials, including booking travel arrangements and accommodations for legal teams, witnesses, and support staff.
- Identified critical information within extensive documentation through meticulous attention to detail during document review process.
- Streamlined deposition preparation process by summarizing transcripts efficiently, allowing attorneys more time for strategic planning.
- Fostered a positive work environment by contributing to a collaborative atmosphere among colleagues and providing mentorship to junior paralegals.
- Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits such as [Type].
- Supported attorneys during trials by managing exhibits and ensuring necessary documents were at hand, contributing to seamless courtroom operations.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJSkills
- Drafting pleadings
- Case analysis
- Court filings
- Document preparation
- Document management
- Legal writing
- Motions preparation
- Fact compilation
- Discovery management
- Proofreading
- Research and data collection
- Document organization
- Litigation support
- Deposition preparation
- Fact investigation
- Legal document review
- Trial preparation
- Motions drafting
- Trial preparation assistance
- Pleading drafting
- Exceptional writer
- Workload management
- Good judgment and decision making
- Effective multitasking
- Document editing
- Correspondence and legal forms
- Legal correspondence
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Witness interviews
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Jackson Lewis P.C.
11.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
Montclair State University