YVONNE ELLERBE
The Stein Firm
Covington,GA
30
years of professional experience
Proven Paralegal with a track record of precision in document preparation and legal research at Clarke Law Firm. Excelled in cross-functional collaboration, ensuring meticulous attorney support while managing sensitive client communication. Expert in civil law, proficient in record-keeping, and adept at negotiating complex legal landscapes.
Work History
Paralegal
8 Months- Managed case files and organized documentation for efficient legal research and preparation.
- Assisted attorneys in drafting legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case strategies and informed decision-making.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and court officials to streamline processes.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
Document Review Specialist
1 Year 2 Months- Conducted thorough document reviews to ensure compliance with legal standards and accuracy.
- Analyzed large volumes of documents, identifying key information for case strategy development.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline review processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in document analysis and review methodologies.
- Developed and implemented quality control measures to uphold high standards in document processing.
- Elevated client satisfaction levels by delivering high-quality document reviews within tight deadlines, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Assisted in the development of training materials for new Document Review Specialists, sharing best practices and expertise.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to privacy policies and ethical guidelines at all times.
Paralegal, Litigation
8 Months- Handled sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality.
- Prepared legal documents and filed them in court.
- Drafting
- Provided administrative support to the Legal Department by preparing correspondence, organizing files, conducting research and maintaining databases.
- Drafted and reviewed documents related to legal proceedings.
- Monitored deadlines associated with filing dates or responses due from opposing parties.
- Maintained contact with clients to ensure that all deadlines were met throughout the legal process.
Workers Compensation Paralegal
1 Year 9 Months- Reviews Claims Documents and Conducts Follow-Up with Medical Service Providers as required
- Identifies errors in claimant's payroll information or medical treatment
- Schedule and advise the Worker's Compensation Supervisor of any discrepancies noted
- Answer telephone inquiries and provide information
- Maintained detailed filing system containing confidential employee claims information, medical records, correspondence, and specialized reports; ensures that all supporting documentation were filed and maintained in accordance with applicable federal and state guidelines
- Provides administrative support to Workers' Compensation legal staff
- Files claims through ICMS systems; Filevine.
Wholesale Closer -Remote
1 Year- Responsible for assembling, preparing, reviewing, and verifying documents for loan closing, while ensuring all applicable state, federal, and regulatory requirements are met
- Prepared and reviewed loan closing packages and instructions
- Reviewed closing disclosures for accuracy and completeness
- Coordinated with Title Company for setting up the closing schedule
- Monitored closing and funding
- Met performance requirement for volume, quality, and timeliness
- Maintained and updated all files and filing systems.
Title Closing Paralegal
2 Years 4 Months- Worked closely with multiple attorneys to review closing packages and schedule
- Investigated all clients closing packages to ensure completion and accuracy
- Reconciled and assigned the client's information with the correct closing package in CMS (Client Management System)
- Coordinated with assigned Attorneys for scheduling closing date and time with clients
- Performed paralegal administrative duties to include, but limited to answering phone calls, office supplies and equipment inventory
- Perform administrative support functions in connection with various committees and senior leadership
- Coordinate maintenance of conference room, equipment, furniture, upgrades, etc.
Applicant Services Specialist Individual Assistance Cadre
3 Years 11 Months- Input data of personal information for disaster victims to receive governmental financial and housing assistance
- Prepared comprehensive travel arrangements through CONCUR system for travelers, personal appearances, FEMA personnel
- Facilitate all logistical arrangements for travel by preparing travel request/order and itineraries according to government travel regulations and reconciling travel vouchers, from coordinating conference attendance
- Knowledge of laws based on each state's FEMA guidelines; DTA responder tracking for national travel information
- Deployment based on natural disasters in various cities
- Answer telephones, take messages and triage calls.
File Clerk
1 Year 5 Months- Maintained confidential files for veterans through correspondence of visits to Administration
- Files were reviewed and filed according to documents received from vets
- All files had to be filed according to VA filing system, accuracy and time date recorded filed
- Files consisted of medical records, photos of war, personal photos, and education and just in visit correspondence letters of request filed in veteran's file of confidentiality
- Documentation scanned and filed into VA filing system.
Facility Retail Manager / Shipping Agent / Courier
20 Years 2 Months- Handled daily operations / ensured staff coverage / machine operations
- Maintain budget; human resources; sales / promotions / payroll
- Conduct timekeeping, follow up with time and attendance
- Perform administrative tasks; maintained records; handled personnel issues
- Interview prospective employees for the FedEx retail store
- Possess advanced supervisory and customer service skills necessary to work with a diverse customer base
- Address Inquiries tactfully based on operations, personnel and policies
- Ensure all customer service principles were applied in all communication with staff, customers and stakeholders
- Includes all phone calls and emails
- Maintained facility, inventory, supplies and equipment.
Education
Associate - Dental Hygiene
Business Administration Certification - Business Administration
Skills
Account Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Teamwork
Training & Coaching
Administrative Coordinator
Written & Verbal Communication
Time Management
Data Entry
Concur
Records Management
Litigation Support
Attorney Support
Database Research
Civil Law
Client Communication
Document Preparation
File and Records Management
Proofreading
Office Administration
Negotiation
File Organization
COMPUTER SKILLS AND SOFTWARE
MS Office: Excel, MS Word, Outlook, Apple Mac, CONCUR government Travel systems. NewRez systems: XDoc, Epic Management Systems, Insight, Closer Pipeline, McDonnell and Associates Law Firm system: Client Management System (CMS) SalesForce , V-Look up, Pivot Tables, CRM Payroll, ADP, Kronos, Timekeeping, Adobe, MS Teams, Ring Central
Timeline
Paralegal
The Stein Firm
10.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Document Review Specialist
Epiq Global
06.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Paralegal, Litigation
Clarke Law Firm
10.2023 - 06.2024Read More
Workers Compensation Paralegal
Bader-Scott Injury Law Firm
01.2022 - 10.2023Read More
Wholesale Closer -Remote
NewRez
11.2020 - 11.2021Read More
Title Closing Paralegal
McDonnell and Associates Law Firm
09.2018 - 01.2021Read More
File Clerk
Veteran's Administration
06.2017 - 11.2018Read More
Applicant Services Specialist Individual Assistance Cadre
Federal Emergency Management Agency
04.2016 - 03.2020Read More
Facility Retail Manager / Shipping Agent / Courier
Federal Express Corporation - FedEx Office
10.1996 - 12.2016Read More
Sandford Business of Atlanta
Business Administration Certification from Business Administration
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Advanced Career Training
Associate from Dental Hygiene
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