Assistant Insurance
Resume:
Carole Mehen
Akron, Ohio ****0
Phone: 330-***-****
Email: abjgih@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
** ***** ********** ** *** Legal Field
Litigation - Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Insurance Defense,
Breach of Contract
Corporation/Business
Workers' Compensation
Labor Law
Domestic Relations
Bankruptcy
Computer knowledge - MS Word, Adobe, Outlook, Corel WordPerfect,
intermediate Excel, limited Access
Copiers, scanners, fax machines
Typing speed - approximately 66 words per minute
Detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, ability to meet deadlines, ability
to work independently or with others, some real estate knowledge (title
transfers, chain of title, liens)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
03/09 - present
Chester Law Group Co., LPA
Akron, Ohio
Paralegal
Intake new leads; schedule meetings with attorneys
Responsible for clients' files from signing until done treating
Contact insurance carriers for information; set up claims; set up recorded
statements; status
Contact physicians for status of treatment, letters of protection, etc.
Request, receive and disburse medical benefits monies
Letters to insurance adjusters, clients, health insurance carriers,
Medicare/Medicaid
04/08 - 03/09
Scanlon & Gearinger Co., L.P.A.
Akron, Ohio
Legal Secretary/Assistant
Preparation of correspondence to clients, various courts, opposing
counsel.
Preparation of legal documents - complaints, answers, discovery
requests/responses, notices, motions, orders, briefs, releases, settlement
agreements.
Electronic filing in bankruptcy court, district court, federal court.
Preparation of subpoenas; various online forms.
Transcription of tape dictation.
Receptionist duties - answer incoming calls and greet clients for three
hours per day.
Back up calls for attorneys; contact with clients; opening new files;
organization of files; back up calendars for attorneys; copying; faxing.
09/07 - 04/08
Kastner Westman & Wilkins LLC
Fairlawn, Ohio
Legal Secretary/Assistant
Preparation of correspondence to clients, various courts, opposing
counsel.
Preparation of legal documents - complaints, answers, discovery
requests/responses, notices, motions, orders, briefs, releases, settlement
agreements.
Transcription of tape dictation.
Organization of files; docket calendars for attorneys; answer phones and
greet clients one hour per week.
08/02 - 09/07
Amer Cunningham Co., L.P.A.
Akron, Ohio
Legal Assistant
Preparation of correspondence to clients, various courts, opposing
counsel.
Preparation of legal documents - complaints, answers, discovery
requests/responses, notices, motions, orders, briefs, releases, settlement
agreements.
Electronic filing in bankruptcy court, district court.
Preparation of corporation documents - minutes (shareholders, directors),
agreements (confidentiality, non-compete, employment), resolutions,
amendments.
Preparation of subpoenas; various online forms.
Transcription of tape dictation.
Receptionist duties - answer incoming calls and greet clients for one hour
per day; answer cold calls.
Entering time; revisions/printing bills; back up calls for attorneys; some
contact with clients; organization of files; back up calendars for
attorneys.
EDUCATION:
Graduate
Kenmore High School, Akron, Ohio
College Preparatory/Honors Courses
REFERENCES:
John T. Scanlon, Esq.
Patrick J. Hart, Esq.
The Scanlon Group
50 South Main Street, Suite 504
Akron, Ohio 44308
Phone: 330-***-****
Former Employer
John C. Weisensell, Esq.
Bernlohr Wertz
23 South Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44308
Phone: 330-***-****
Former Employer
Ms. Sandy Engle
The Chester Group
430 White Pond Drive
Akron, Ohio 44320
Phone: 330-***-****
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