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Winifred Rodriguez

Lyons,IL

Summary

Versatile Senior Paralegal able to manage cases, coordinate documents and complete in-depth research to support work in Tort law. Strengths include verbal and written communication, multitasking and time management. Prepared to offer 20 years of experience to take on a challenging role with a growing team.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Paralegal

Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago, Illinois
08.2006 - Current
  • Accurately handled data entry for clients into company-based software.
  • Managed day-to-day legal activities such as subpoena services for office with 30 attorneys.
  • Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
  • Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
  • Researched laws and regulations and delivered analysis and assessments
  • Authored over numerous affidavits for use in cases.
  • Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards.
  • Coordinated firm cases in easy-to-review format by using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
  • Identified appropriate judicial decisions relevant to cases.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
  • Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
  • Drafted correspondence and documentation and disseminated materials to appropriate parties.
  • Trained and managed 4 to 5 employees in best practices and protocols to realize maximum productivity.
  • Analyzed elements of civil litigation, including evidence gathering and presentation and client counseling, in addition to evaluating jury selection methods processes.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
  • Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw, and print sources.
  • Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
  • Reviewed and analyzed government and judicial structures, as well as arbitration concepts and negotiation techniques.
  • Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
  • Directed and coordinated law office activities, including service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions.
  • Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, including discovery materials and contracts.
  • Developed and coordinated training to maintain access to high-quality training materials.

Work Flow Coordinator / Unit Supervisor

Chicago Staff Counsel, Allstate Insurance Company
Chicago, IL
06.2001 - 08.2006
  • Coordinated with clients and vendors to determine project scope and define timelines for completion.
  • Facilitated team productivity by providing strong leadership and surmounting challenges.
  • Managed teams of up to 15 members including delegating training and development.
  • Researched and validated clinical data.
  • Evaluated and optimized clinical software, applying established and end-user feedback.
  • Managed digitization of paper records.

Paralegal / Senior Paralegal

Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago, Illinois
03.1999 - 06.2001
  • Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
  • Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
  • Coordinated firm cases in easy-to-review format by using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
  • Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties.

Paralegal / Docket Clerk

Hinshaw & Culbertson
Chicago, Illinois
12.1996 - 02.1999
  • Responded to inquiries from general public regarding court appearance, trial dates, judicial procedures and fines.
  • Documented all exhibits admitted during hearings.
  • Maintained docket calendar and database for court.
  • Wrote, reviewed and submitted reports per week for department records.
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
  • Marked and preserved exhibits introduced into evidence in court proceedings.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
12.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Northwestern College
Bedford Park, IL
06.1998

Skills

  • Civil law
  • Court transcription
  • Document filing
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Employee training
  • Legal Research
  • Criminal laws
  • Legal jargon knowledge
  • Litigation support
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Administrative support
  • Document preparation

Timeline

Senior Paralegal

Chicago Transit Authority
08.2006 - Current

Work Flow Coordinator / Unit Supervisor

Chicago Staff Counsel, Allstate Insurance Company
06.2001 - 08.2006

Paralegal / Senior Paralegal

Chicago Transit Authority
03.1999 - 06.2001

Paralegal / Docket Clerk

Hinshaw & Culbertson
12.1996 - 02.1999

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

National Louis University

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Northwestern College

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