Paralegal

CHRISTINE M. SWEETLAND

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Cell: 401-***-****

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Paralegal possessing experience with Superior and District Court matters in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Self-motivated, organized and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to quickly and efficiently meet deadlines with outstanding results. Over 20 years of experience overall, with an extensive background in Personal Injury.

Skills

• Project Management

• Microsoft Office, Westlaw & ECF/Pacer applications Work History

Paralegal, 09/2016 to 12/2017

THE BREGGIA LAW FIRM, Providence, RI

• Investigate facts and law to determine causes of action

• Preparation of documents such as demands to insurance companies, summons, complaints and answers, subpoenas, as well as discovery

• Track and maintain discovery, including compliance, deadlines and preparation of necessary motions and/or pleadings

• Medical record review and analysis

• Legal research to analyze statutes, precedent and regulations

• Assist in trial preparation

Paralegal, 11/2008 to 07/2010

SMITH & BRINK, PC, Providence, RI

• Commencement of insurance claims and civil action lawsuits

• Assist with, track and maintain discovery process and deadlines

• Claim review for preparation of Examinations Under Oath

• Written and verbal communication with clients, opposing counsel and insurance companies

• Assist in trial preparation

Paralegal, 12/2006 to 11/2008

REVENS, REVENS & ST. PIERRE, Warwick, RI

• Review, organize and manage Plaintiff personal injury files

• Legal research

• Assist attorney with management of numerous Station Nightclub Fire claims Paralegal, 05/2003 to 12/2006

FRANK A. LOMBARDI, ESQ. / THE BREGGIA LAW FIRM, Providence, RI

• Direct involvement in organizational planning, research and commencement of claims and lawsuits

• Preparation of demands and required documents for ADR matters

• Manage initial negotiations with insurance companies relative to out of court settlement of personal injury matters

Legal Assistant, 02/1996 to 02/2000

MANDELL, SCHWARTZ & BOISCLAIR, LTD, Providence, RI

• Manage Workers’ Compensation files

• Preparation of Denial & Dismissal or Commutation paperwork

• Worked as a team with attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants

Education

Business Management candidate, 1994

BRYANT UNIVERSITY, Smithfield, RI

Personal Interests

Animal advocacy, gardening and yoga

Personal references are available upon request

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