Zachary Cooper
Legal Investigator
Alton,IL
Summary
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated legal investigator with 15+ years of experience. I'm truly compassionate and empathetic about helping victims of plaintiffs personal injury receive the justice they deserve.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Investigator
Flint Law Firm
Edwardsville, IL
12.2016 - 03.2021
- Conducted new client interviews for asbestos litigation, including mesothelioma and lung cancer cases.
- Questioned new clients and co-workers to obtain evidence of asbestos exposure.
- Completed paperwork, uploaded evidence into case management system each day. Searched computer databases, criminal records, public records or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
- Collected documentation such as witness statements, video recordings and photographs to support case findings.
- Executed witness exposure affidavits and secured witnesses for deposition testimony.
- Traveled extensively to various locations in the United States to meet new clients and co-worker witnesses.
Legal Investigator
The Simmons Firm
Alton, IL
08.2004 - 07.2015
- Conducted new client interviews for asbestos litigation, including mesothelioma and lung cancer cases.
- Questioned new clients and co-workers to obtain evidence of asbestos exposure.
- Completed paperwork, uploaded evidence into case management system each day. Searched computer databases, criminal records, public records or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
- Collected documentation such as witness statements, video recordings, and photographs to support case findings.
- Executed witness exposure affidavits and secured witnesses for deposition testimony.
- Traveled extensively, including 49 of the 50 U.S. states, to meet new clients and co-worker witnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy And Business
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
New Client Interviews
Salesforce CRM
Microsoft Word and Excel
Highly motivated and Compassionate
Timeline
Legal Investigator
Flint Law Firm
12.2016 - 03.2021
Legal Investigator
The Simmons Firm
08.2004 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy And Business
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
05.2001 -