SHANNON M. MADISON
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Professional Summary
Specialty Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Word, Excel, Summations, Concordance, and PowerPoint. Specialize in database creation, maintenance and programming. Notary in state of New Jersey.
Education
Washington State University, Bachelor of Social Science
Washington State University, Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Employment History
State of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ
Paralegal, Legal Document Coordinator, Department of Community Affairs November, 2013 – Present
Responsible for preparing, filing and notarizing all legal documents related to the Sandy Recovery Program. Work directly with the courts, law firms and title companies drafting covenants, deeds, liens and releases for over 9,000 applicants. Daily manage tracking incoming documents, and updating databases for nine counties affected by the storm. Maintain accounts receivable for payment to the courts for fees both incoming and outgoing.
Maron, Marvel, Bradley & Anderson, Philadelphia, PA May, 2011 – October, 2011
Paralegal – Asbestos, Insurance Defense and Product Liability
Reviewed and analyzed multi-district complaints, pleadings, discovery and other documents pertaining to the asbestos litigation in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Drafted notices, interrogatories, motions for summary judgment and e-filed with the court in both states. Maintained national data base for multiple clients.
Fox Rothschild, Philadelphia, PA August, 2010 – April, 2011
Paralegal – Personal Injury, Insurance Defense and Product Liability
Reviewed and organized medical records, pleadings and other documents pertaining to the litigation process. Reviewed medical records and prepared summaries. Prepared deposition binders and exhibits. Assisted with trial preparation including expert testimony and trial exhibits. Organized and indexed case pleadings and records. Manage documents to be used in the discovery process. Prepared complaints, requests for production and interrogatories including responsive documents. Created and maintained document data base.
The Duncan Firm, Little Rock, AR February, 2010 – January, 2010
Paralegal – Plaintiff Personal Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Product Liability
Worked on personal injury matters specializing in severe automobile accidents, brain injuries and product liability issues. Reviewed, organized and summarized depositions, medical records, policies and procedures. Updated and maintained Summation databases. Prepared exhibits and assisted in trial preparation. Prepared and responded to discovery.
Sussman Shank, LLP, Portland, OR 2004 – 2008
Paralegal – Insurance Defense, Environmental Law, Complex Litigation
Worked primarily in the environmental law specializing in matters involving complex litigation. Responsible for analysis, management of a wide variety of documents for asbestos defense (Oregon, Washington and California), soil contamination, water contamination and mold. Managed Superfund sites, DEQ programs, EPA evaluations and clean-up at the State and Federal level. Prepared deposition notebooks, summaries and responded to discovery.
Brayton Purcell, Portland, OR 1998 – 2004
Paralegal /Office Manager– Plaintiff Asbestos Litigation
Managed plaintiff asbestos litigation from initial client contact to settlement or trial. Drafted pleadings, prepared correspondence, conducted legal research, investigation, drafted complaints, prepared offensive and defensive discovery, maintained client documents, records and medical records, facilitated settlements, prepared trial exhibits and assisted with multiple trials. Managed and programmed databases. Provided training and managed offices located in Washington, Oregon, California and Utah.