Contract Administrator Research Specialist

EJG

Objective

To obtain a position as a legal professional wherein the education and skills that I have cultivated as a Certified Paralegal and Research Specialist within the fields of Criminal Law, Patents and Trademarks and Litigation will be utilized to their utmost extent.

Skills

●Microsoft Word 2023

●Microsoft Excel 2023

●Microsoft Access 18

●Microsoft Publisher 2018

●Microsoft Outlook

●WordPerfect 2016

●Blackline/Redline Specialist

●TOA/TOC Specialist

●CAD Operator

●Lexis-Nexis Legal Research

●Adobe Pro

●Westlaw Legal Research

eric j. greene

CERTIFIED PARALEGAL

Experience

Paralegal/contract administrator • Cigna healthcare, indianapolis, indiana •

February 2016 to MAY 2023

Recruited to improve CIGNA's Contract Administration Unit and the design of new and updated contract formats to correspond with the new healthcare insurance laws regarding the pricing charged for both in network and out-of-network medical services in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Ensured strict adherence to all local, state and federal guidelines and regulations (especially HIPPA). Designed and completed yearly mass mail merge projects to 10,500 customers utilizing MS Word Mail Merge.

Paralegal/contract administrator • AETNA HEALTHCARE, indianapolis, indiana •

JANUARY 2014 to October 2016

Summarizing cases and prepared reports for attorneys regarding prosecution of clients for misuse of rules and regulations regarding ACA rules; Conducted research, investigated facts and developing legal arguments for use in court cases; Drafted legal documents such as contracts, deposition summaries and pleadings; Prepared and filed documents with Marion County courts; Organized and archived documents related to completed and ongoing cases, Assisted attorneys to prepare documents for legal matters such as amendments, partnerships, briefs, withdrawals, complaints, pretrial orders, interrogatories, etc., Compiled litigation and billing information for monthly billing statements to clients.

background verification specialist • FIRST ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS, indianapolis, indiana •

january 2010 to december 2013

Conducted background checks for companies seeking to verify information on prospective employees while exercising the utmost tact and diplomacy at all times. Displayed self-assurance and friendliness while quickly developing a positive rapport with clients and the prospective employees, putting them at ease while addressing a variety of inquiries and concerns.

PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS PARALEGAL • latham & watkins, 1271 6th avenue, new york, new york 10020• january 2005 to december 20120

Provided confidential professional legal services to attorneys within the Patents and Trademarks, Criminal Law and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) areas. Kept accurate United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for deadlines and scheduling for all company clients. Required to perform a wide variety of logistical, administrative, and customer satisfaction functions in support of the firm’s dynamic attorneys and administrative support members. Taught legal secretaries, other paralegals, and attorneys’ classes in the proper use of Styles (for legal formatting within MS Word).

Education

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE, COMPUTER – COMPUTER SCIENCE• MAY 1993 • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA – CHAPEL, HILL, N.C.

PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE - OCTOBER 2005

NEW YORK PARALEGAL SCHOOL - 3.97 GPA

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