Insurance Medical
Resume:
SARAH M. CURTIS
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Extensive legal experience in family law, bankruptcy and personal injury.
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Capable of working quickly and accurately under pressure to successfully meet short
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deadlines.
Able to analyze complex and detailed material and solve problems.
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Effective oral and written communication skills.
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Strong computer skills including knowledge of Word Perfect, Word, Outlook, Excel,
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ProLaw, BestCase, Time Matters and NEEDLES
Notary Public
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73 WPM typing speed
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EDUCATION
1990-1992 Liberty University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013-present DOMESTIC PARALEGAL, (to be provided)
Prepare court documents, correspondence and related case documents such as
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Complaints, Motions, Order, discovery responses and requests
Prepare exhibits for trial
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Attend and assist attorney in trial
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Meet with clients to review documents and prepare for trial
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Contact with Court and other attorney’s offices regarding cases
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Schedule appointments for attorney
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2007-2013 DOMESTIC AND CRIMINAL PARALEGAL, HYLER & LOPEZ, PA, ASHEVILLE,
N.C.
Prepare court documents, correspondence and related case documents such as
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Complaints, Motions, Order, discovery responses and requests
Prepare exhibits for trial
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Attend and assist attorney in trial
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Meet with clients to review documents and prepare for trial
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Contact with Court and other attorney’s offices about cases
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Organize monthly calendars with Court dates
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2002-2007 BANKRUPTCY PARALEGAL, POOLE LAW FIRM, GREENVILLE, N.C.
Prepare bankruptcy petitions for clients with information they provide
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Discuss paperwork with clients before filing to ensure all of the information
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necessary is listed
Prepare miscellaneous Motions, Orders and other pleadings to be filed
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Screen phone calls and make appointments for potential clients
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Contact Trustees and other attorney’s offices to discuss client cases
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Electronic filing with the Bankruptcy Court of pleadings
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Assist attorney with office matters concerning other employees
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Train and manage new and current employees
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1998-2002 PERSONAL INJURY PARALEGAL, KELLUM LAW FIRM, GREENVILLE, N.C.
Screen new client calls and meet with potential clients
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Conduct basic investigation such as contacting police officers or witnesses
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Review insurance policies and coverage information
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Contact insurance carriers to place on notice of claim and confirm coverage
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Enter case date into computer program
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Create and maintain a case load of 80 to 100 files
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Gather medical records, reports and bills from medical care providers
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Liaison between attorneys, clients, health care providers and insurance carriers
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Maintain regular contact with clients
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Work closely with attorney to help manage and train new and current employees
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Prepare pleadings for litigation attorneys
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Create litigation files using all pertinent information throughout the history of the
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case
References available upon request
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