Paralegal
Resume:
JULIE S. BURNS
River Ridge, LA 70123
504-***-**** cell; 504-***-**** home
Email: aco00p@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Experienced paralegal seeking a challenging position at a reputable law firm with an
opportunity to learn a new field of litigation and contribute to the firm’s success.
EDUCATION:
May 2006 - Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Tulane University, GPA 3.99, and
May 1992 - B.S. in Accounting, University of New Orleans.
EMPLOYMENT:
Nielsen, Carter & Treas LCC, Metairie, LA October 2006-March 2015
Paralegal January 2013 - March 2015
! Maintained database of cases and file management,
! Prepared subpoenas duces tecum,
! Drafted Pleadings for attorney’s review,
! Scheduled inspections, depositions and conferences,
! Organized and Bates labeled discovery documents,
! Summarized claim files and depositions,
! Calendared scheduling orders and other events and deadlines,
! Marshalled support documentation for pleadings,
! Prepared trial binders,
! Reviewed external invoices for cases and submitted for payment,
! Drafted Case, Plan and Budget reports for Clients,
! Closed files,
! Efiled with the Federal District Courts, and
! Other special projects as assigned.
Nielsen Law Firm, L.L.C., Metairie, LA October 2006 - December 2012
Currently, Nielsen, Carter & Treas, LCC
Paralegal October 2006-December 2012
Stanley Flanagan, New Orleans, LA January 2006-October 2006
Paralegal
! Scheduled depositions,
! Summarized depositions,
! Prepared subpoenas duces tecum,
! Recorded statements of witnesses,
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Professional Resume, Page 2
! Organized and Bates labeled discovery documents, and
! Interacted with Clients regarding contacting witness for the RTA.
Blue Williams, L.L.P, Metairie, LA February 2004 - August 2005
Scheduling Clerk
! Scheduled depositions and meetings for five attorneys practicing medical
malpractice,
! Assisted the attorneys, paralegals and nurses in obtaining requested files,
! Prepared trial books as directed by the attorney,
! Entered time on billing software - Omega,
! Organized and maintain the medical file room, and
! Other duties as assigned.
Ochsner Health Plan, Metairie, LA February 1993-September 2003
Underwriter II (April 1997 - September 2003)
! Evaluated medical history to calculate the required premium for commercial large
groups 50 – 1,000 lives,
! Prepared summary reviews for rate action,
! Assisted Sales Account Managers with conference calls, and
! Reviewed group contracts and verified billing accuracy.
Underwriter I (July 1996 - March 1997)
! Assessed risk of medical conditions for small groups 2-50 lives to determine the
required medical premium.
Underwriter Assistant (February 1993 - June 1996)
! Assisted the Underwriters and Director of Finance in various projects and
correspondences.
Weiner Enterprises, Inc., New Orleans, LA April 1992-January 1993
Accounts Payable Clerk
! Reconciled and journalized inventory costs.
AT & T, Harahan, LA October 1991-March 1992
Data Entry Clerk
SWH Management, Inc., New Orleans, LA February 1990-August 1991
Bookkeeper
! Posted accounts receivable and collected past due accounts,
! Reconciled parking accounts, and
! Prepared supporting documents for asbestos project.
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Professional Resume, Page 3
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:
Time Matters, Time Slips, Adobe, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel and Outlook
REFERENCES:
John Carter, Partner
Nielsen, Carter & Treas, LLC
3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 2850
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-***-****; Email: aco00p@r.postjobfree.com
Kim Tran Britt, Senior Attorney
Nielsen, Carter & Treas, LLC
3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 2850
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-***-****; Email: aco00p@r.postjobfree.com
Kristie Luke Mouney, Senior Attorney
Nielsen, Carter & Treas, LLC
3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 2850
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-***-****; Email: aco00p@r.postjobfree.com
Sarah Dufrene, Secretary
Nielsen, Carter & Treas, LLC
3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 2850
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-***-****; Email: aco00p@r.postjobfree.com
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