Home Health Legal Assistant
Resume:
Veronica Mayes
Paralegal
Dewey, AZ
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Detail-oriented and enthusiastic litigation Paralegal with excellent communication skills seeking employment. Candiate conducts all legal business professionally with little guidance and supervision from managing attorneys and supervisors.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Paralegal
Herrman & Herrman, PLLC - Corpus Christi, TX
April 2018 to April 2019
My current job description includes performing initial case assessments and investigating claims, creating and organizing indexes and physical case files, researching important aspects of the case including reviewing the proper documentation for the incident, drafting outgoing discovery (i.e. Interrogatories, production, and admissions), creating and filing court documents (i.e. Petitions, motions, expert designations, etc.), constant communication with the court, client, and opposing counsel in regards to case matters. Calendaring important case events such as trials, hearings, depositions, client meetings, etc., as well as deposition and mediation preparation. Lastly, I am experienced in preparing final financial breakdowns for clients to ensure that all bills are paid in full prior to client disbursement.I am also currently learning the non-litigation side of Personal injury as well as Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death cases and how the process starts before the case proceeds to litigation. In addition to opening up insurance claims and dealing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurances regarding subrogations.
Litigation Paralegal
Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys - Corpus Christi, TX February 2016 to April 2018
This job entailed performing initial case assessments and investigating claims, creating and organizing indexes and physical case files, researching important aspects of the case including reviewing the proper documentation for the incident, drafting outgoing discovery (i.e. Interrogatories, production, and admissions), creating and filing court documents (i.e. Petitions, motions, expert designations, etc.), constant communication with the court, client, and opposing counsel in regards to case matters. Calendaring important case events such as trials, hearings, depositions, client meetings, etc., as well as deposition and mediation preparation. Lastly, I am experienced in preparing final financial breakdowns for clients to ensure that all bills are paid in full prior to client disbursement. I have received multiple recognition for being the top paralegal in the litigation department and continue to over-achieve my everyday tasks.
Legal Assistant
The Law Office of Kathleen Day - Corpus Christi, TX June 2014 to February 2016
The objectives of being a Legal assistant at this employer consisted of maintaining incoming client phone calls and information for current clients pursuing Social Security benefits. It also included confirming client information such as contact information, medication lists, phone calls with representative for the SSA (Social Security Administration), data entry, new client contracts, notarizing documents, obtaining medical records, and submitting all medical evidence to the SSA. This position taught me the basic functions and qualifications to continue to pursue the legal field and encouraged me to maintain my current Paralegal position at Thomas J. Henry. Receptionist
Coastal Bend House Calls - Corpus Christi, TX
July 2013 to January 2014
As a receptionist being a first employment, I was able to accomplish proper phone communication with hospitals, home health, and most importantly the patients. Creating new patient charts and filing medical records in its proper patient file was a very important daily task for the medical office. Other duties included forwarding standing orders with home health agencies, calling in prescriptions for patients, as well as basic office procedures (i.e. copying, faxing, scanning, etc.) Education
High School Diploma in HOSA
Veterans Memorial High School - Mission, TX
May 2011
Skills
EXCEL (3 years), MICROSOFT OFFICE (5 years), MS OFFICE (5 years), POWERPOINT (3 years), WORD (5 years), Discovery, Personal Injury, Westlaw, Outlook, Filing, Receptionist, Acrobat, Scheduling, Legal Research, Organizational Skills, Typing
Certifications/Licenses
Notary Public
October 2014 to Present
Additional Information
Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.), Prevail, Advologix, and teamwork.
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