Nancy Maack Evans
303-***-**** e-mail: ***************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Provided support by assisting attorneys perform legal research, file
management and case progression activities including preparing and
maintaining case files, electronic court filings, drafting and review of
documents, obtaining and analysis of medical and insurance records while
working under strict time constraints and maintaining a commitment to
teamwork, progress and integrity. Coordinated the collection, preparation
for vendor scanning and in house review for production of 120,000 +
documents. Supervised and instructed up to 15 paraprofessionals for a
review of 150,000 + documents. Increased productivity by analyzing and
condensing deposition transcripts for attorney review. Identified and
implemented a short cut while manually redacting 100,000 + documents by 20
paralegals, saving the firm valuable time and resources. Maintained court
docket enabling attorneys to meet litigation deadlines.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER SUMMARY
Litigation Paralegal
Markusson Green & Jarvis, P.C., Denver, CO
July 2009 - May 2010
. Organized and prepared for client meetings, depositions, mediations,
arbitrations and trial by assisting attorneys with document collection,
electronic legal research, e-filing/service and management of
information for an insurance defense firm with a concentration in
construction defect and personal injury
. Complied and maintained deposition exhibit notebooks for use throughout
litigation and potential trial exhibits
. Assisted in the drafting of pleadings, discovery documents, subpoenas,
memoranda and correspondence
Litigation Paralegal
Holme Roberts & Owen LLP, Denver, CO October 2006 - January 2009
. Maintained court calendar, database entries; generated discovery and
default documents for a nationally recognized case
. Provided organizational and substantive support to attorneys and senior
paralegals, primarily in the areas of document management and review,
trial/arbitration preparation and legal investigation with a high level
of accuracy and attention to detail
Front Office and Billing Manager
Musgrave & Theis LLP, Denver, CO
April 2004 - September 2006
. Demonstrated exemplary customer service skills by interacting with
clients with tact and discretion; represented the firm to clients and
visitors; liaison with property management and vendors
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. Established, maintained and managed law firm's time entry and billing
database including generating invoices and billing documentation,
coordinating prospective client information processing for compliance
with conflict of interest regulations
. Hospitality duties included scheduling and confirming client meetings,
maintenance of firm calendar and coordinating firm's special events from
inception to execution
. Complied and maintained pleading index and key pleading notebooks for use
throughout litigation
Receptionist
Perkins Coie LLP, Denver, CO
March 1999 - March 2004
Responsible for diversified administrative tasks including telephone
call screening, business travel arrangements and expense reports;
maintenance of law library, assisted with database entries,
scheduling of client appointments, ordering of office supplies
. Politely and professionally greeted and attended to clients and attorneys
while providing personal and emotional support with ambassador-like
diplomacy
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
. Denver Paralegal Institute, ABA approved Paralegal Certificate
. Philadelphia Business School, Travel Consultant Certificate
. Pennsylvania State University, BA, General Arts and Science, Liberal
Studies
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook
LexisNexis LiveNote PACER
Concordance I-Pro Abacus Legal
TABS III Billing CMS Data Billing Summation
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
. Rocky Mountain Paralegal Association, Former Co-Chair Pro Bono
Committee, member of the Education Committee
. Colorado Association of Litigation Support Managers
. Colorado Road Home, Project Homeless Connect
. Community Involvement Committee, Holme Roberts & Owen, LLP
. Humanex Academy- Board of Directors
. Littleton School District- PTO Executive Boards
. Meals on Wheels Volunteer