Paralegal

JULIE S. BURNS

***** **** *****

River Ridge, LA 70123

504-***-**** cell; 504-***-**** home

Email: **********@*****.***

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,

JULIE S. BURNS

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! 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.

JULIE S. BURNS

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: *******@***-***.***

Kim Tran Britt, Senior Attorney

Nielsen, Carter & Treas, LLC

3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 2850

Metairie, LA 70002

Phone: 504-***-****; Email: ******@***-***.***

Kristie Luke Mouney, Senior Attorney

Nielsen, Carter & Treas, LLC

3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 2850

Metairie, LA 70002

Phone: 504-***-****; Email: *******@***-***.***

Sarah Dufrene, Secretary

Nielsen, Carter & Treas, LLC

3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 2850

Metairie, LA 70002

Phone: 504-***-****; Email: ********@***-***.***

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