Manager Case
Resume:
Darin L. Ford
Mill Creek, WA 98012
206-***-**** - Cell / VM
Email: abg5ye@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
**/**-**/** ***** Law Group, Seattle, WA 206-***-****
Litigation Paralegal
Managed all aspects of personal injury cases, from intake through
settlement or trial. Responsible for client contact, scheduling,
calendaring, drafting correspondence, demands, pleadings and motions,
record requests, e-filing, process service, etc., as well as office
administrative duties. Firm used PCLaw case management software.
03/09 - 09/10 SRS Construction, Sedro Woolley, WA 360-***-****
Framing/Siding/General Labor
While searching for a new legal position, I worked for a contractor
friend, assisting in the construction of new custom homes, as well as
additions and remodeling of existing homes. Duties consisted of
framing, siding and interior finish.
09/07-11/08 Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, Seattle, WA 206-***-****
Asbestos Claims Specialist/Asbestos Clerk
Researched and documented asbestos exposure, with respect to product
identification, as well as medical documentation, in order to submit
claims to various settlement trusts set up by asbestos defendants on
behalf of firm clients. Responsibilities also included preparation
and filing of documents, messenger preparation, process service, trial
prep, and the update and organization of claims files, litigation
files, and research files. I was hired on a 6 month contract, but was
asked to stay until I was laid off due to a decline in asbestos
litigation after 14 months.
04/03-06/07 Law Offices of Robert W. Warren, Edmonds, WA (425) 672-
7877
Paralegal/Case Manager/Office Administrator
Same as prior employment; managed all aspects of personal injury
claims, from intake through client follow up, to settlement demands
and negotiation, as well as all aspects of litigation support.
06/01-03/03 Law Offices of George Freeman, Everett, WA
Paralegal/Case Manager/Office Administrator
Duties consisted of settlement negotiations, litigation support,
settlement demands, drafting correspondence, interviewing and
retaining potential/new clients, client follow up, records retrieval,
document filing, process service, and investigation, i.e., property
damage inspection, accident scene investigation, witness statements,
photographs, etc. On-call 24/7. Also was responsible for payroll and
monthly bills. Firm used Needles case management software.
01/00-06/01 Law Offices of Kirk B. Bernard, Seattle, WA
Senior Investigator
Responsibilities and duties were the same as prior employment with
this firm. See below.
06/99-12/99 American Health Care Financial Services, Seattle, WA (206) 467-
0701
Underwriter
Company that purchased account receivables from medical providers,
based on personal injury claims. Responsibilities were to speak with
the doctors, attorneys and insurance companies involved with the claim
in order to evaluate the risk in purchasing the account, with respect
to representation, liability, damages and coverage. Also responsible
for status follow-up and collection of accounts. Accounts managed were
in excess of 300 files.
02/97-06/99 Law Offices of Kirk B. Bernard, Seattle, WA 206-***-****
Senior Investigator
Personal injury law firm handling primarily auto accidents and product
liability cases. Responsible for new intakes, as well as the
subsequent scheduling and interviewing of any potential clients.
Conducted client interviews, accident scene investigation, property
damage inspection, photo documentation, witness interviews, opened the
claim and set up the file. Due to the volume of calls generated by
television ads, I was on-call 24/7, and handled all new client intakes
that came in after business hours. Firm used Needles case management
software.
05/90-01/97 Action Law /Alliance Legal Services, Pasadena, CA (800)
316-8595
Case Manager/Investigator
Personal injury law firm specializing only in motorcycle accidents.
Responsible for the overall management of client/claim files, from
intake to settlement. Evaluation of potential clients/cases, in home
meetings/interviews with new clients, property damage assessment,
medical treatment follow up and referral, procurement and evaluation
of medical records and all other pertinent documentation, drafting
settlement demands, and negotiating settlement. Caseload averaged 80-
100 files. Also had investigative duties such as those with Mr.
Bernard.
EDUCATION
A. A. Degree - Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA
Airframe & Powerplant Technician Certification - Spartan School Of
Aeronautics, Tulsa, OK
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