JOANNA KING
*** *** ***** ***** 1-860-***-**** (c)
Windsor Locks, CT 06096 ***********@***.***
Objective Experienced and highly motivated individual with
excellent office management and client relations
skills seeking a position as a paralegal,
administrative assistant or receptionist in a
legal, medical or corporate environment.
Experience
Indenendent
Contractor/ Review/organize/summarize medical records for
Paralegal complex litigation matters
March 2014- present Review/summarize depositions
Draft correspondence re: summation of case to claim
representative
Review/analzyze/summarize complex discovery
Mester, Grabow &
Miller, LLC
Hartford, CT Paralegal specializing in workers' compensation and
Paralegal criminal matters
January 2009-January All aspects of the workers' compensation process
2014 from initial client intake through the complete
litigation process of the worker's compensation
claim on behalf of the claimant.
Managed a large volume of sensitive documents,
files, records & medical records in a secure,
organized and professional manner.
Drafted motions, deposition notices, all court
documents, and correspondence to adverse attorneys,
the courts, and medical providers. Drafted
settlement proposals. Summarized medical records
and researched case law and relevant statutes.
Liaison between attorneys, clients, healthcare
providers and insurance carriers.
Maintained case notes on all open client claims.
Maintained all calenders to insure the smooth
operation of the office regarding court dates and
in-office appointments.
Provided attorney support in all criminal and motor
vehicle infraction cases, including calendering of
all court matter, drafting of motions, pleadings,
and sentencing memorandums. Maintained open
communication with clients and prepared all client
correspondence.
Provided receptionist duties for the firm; answered
a multi-line telephone system, greeted all
in-person visitors to the office in a courteous and
professional manner.
The Haymond Law Firm
Hartford, CT Paralegal in the pre-litigation department of a
Paralegal large personal injury law firm.
March 2007-January Maintained a large case load of personal injury
2009 cases. Extensive contact with insurance companies,
medical providers, attorneys and clients.
Handled the initial claim and all documentation
related to the case. Requested, organized and
maintained all medical records and employment
records through the completion of treatment.
At the conclusion of treatment, wrote to medical
providers for opinions and ratings. Final
organization of file, including all reports for
attorney review regarding settlement.
Provided training to staff members regarding out of
state claims.
Member of an elite team that screened calls to the
firm regarding potential medical malpractice
matters.
Fein, Pearson & Emond,
P.C. Litigation Paralegal to the managing partner with a
Springfield, MA concentration in the area of medical malpractice.
Paralegal Drafted all pleadings, motions, depositions,
2002-2007 discovery responses and requests, and
correspondence to all parties including adverse
attorneys, the courts, medical providers and
clients.
Maintained and prepared large and complex
litigation cases for settlement and/or trial.
Researched pertinent case law and statutes.
Prepared trial notebooks, summarized medical
records and depositions. Assisted in preparing
witnesses for trial.
Education BayPath College, Longmeadow, MA
Paralegal Certificate 2001 GPA: 4.0
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Master of Education - Counseling/1990 GPA: 3.8
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Arts - History/1988 GPA: 3.75
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, all office
equipment. Excellent research and writing skills.
REFERENCES: AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST