Cheryl Ann Corley

*** ***** *******, *******, **

706-***-****

ac9y5l@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly experienced Legal Assistant in high volume law firm. Extremely organized with high attention to details, to include goal setting, meeting deadlines and prioritization of work. Managed criminal, social security and disability claims. Handled both in person and phone meetings (sometimes contentious) with clients, witnesses, Federal, Superior and State Court Judges, Clerks of Courts, insurance adjusters, medical experts and professionals. Responsible for review of all medical records, medical billing statements and review of eligibility for medical benefits through health care. Reliably produced chronological medical summaries. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Needles

(comparable to Clio).

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Legal Assistant 1/2000 – 8/2017

The Law Offices of Attorney Kenneth S. Nugent, Augusta, GA

• Responsible for 120 – 170 personal injury claimants by conducting interviews with plaintiffs, defense counsels, witnesses, adjusters, Clerk of Courts, Federal, Superior and State Court Judges.

• Managed attorney schedules and court dockets.

• Coordinated conference calls, meetings and the scheduling of Mediations under ADR guidelines.

• Obtained medical documents including medical records, magnetic resonance imaging disc (MRI) and billing under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).

• Preparation of chronological medical summaries, including medical bills, property damage, lost wages, permanent impairment ratings, future medical expenses and reimbursement of self-funded benefit plans.

• Negotiations of settlement with defense counsel and insurance adjusters, as well as negotiation with medical providers for medical billing reductions.

• Drafted and reviewed correspondence as needed.

• Worked with minimal supervision to ensure all monthly and quarterly deadlines were met as required.

• Always demonstrated strong work ethic and professionalism at all times. EDUCATION

Georgia Military College, Ft. Gordon, GA, Criminal Justice Temple Baptist School, Augusta, GA Diploma Earned