RHONDA A. BEYER

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

Delray Beach, FL 33445

561-***-****

acvpg7@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Hiring Partner:

I am interested in learning of a possible position in your firm. I initially obtained employment in the field of law when I earned my Associates of Science degree as a Paralegal and was certified as such in 1991. I have been working primarily specializing in Plaintiff Personal law (with extensive experience in both pre-litigation and litigation) and Commercial Litigation since that time.

I have been doing freelance work and taking temporary positions occasionally over the past couple of years. My husband and I decided it worked out best for us for me to do work at home by providing freelance paralegal services until our youngest son started kindergarten.

Over the course of my career, I have had extensive interaction with clients by way of correspondence, telephonically, as well as personal contact. I have conducted initial client intake conferences, assisted clients with discovery completion, as well as discussed and/or answered any questions they may have had concerning their case. Furthermore, I have been responsible for handling cases from initial client contact all the way through trial in each and every aspect of the case. I have been responsible for obtaining and summarizing medical records, investigative reports, obtaining any and all insurance information (including Medicaid and Medicare), writing demand letters and putting together demand packages, obtaining experts as needed, as well as negotiating medical bills with providers when necessary at time of settlement. Additionally, I have diligently assisted in trial, hearing, mediation and deposition preparation. Accordingly, I feel my work experience coupled with my academic training will make me an asset to your firm. My salary requirements are in the range of $50,000.

Thank you for your anticipated consideration. Please feel free to contact me at the above-stated phone number. I look forward to meeting with you personally in the near future.

Very truly yours,

/s/

Rhonda A Beyer

Professional References

David T. Aronberg, Esquire

Partner/Owner Law Offices of Aronberg & Aronberg

Email: acvpg7@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 561-***-****

Lynn Goodwin

Former Office Manager of Gregg Kamp, P.A.

Email: acvpg7@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 863-***-****

Gary Holland, Esquire

Former Partner/Owner Gary L. Holland, P.A., he is now with Donaghue & Holland

Phone: 772-***-****

Todd Fronrath, Esquire

Partner at Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, LLP

Phone: 561-***-****

RHONDA A. BEYER

4928 Jefferson Road

Delray Beach, Florida 33445

561-***-****

acvpg7@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS & STRENGTHS

Microsoft Office Suite proficient E-filing (both State & Federal Courts)

Trial Works Client Profiles (Aderact)

Acuity Expertise in legal proceedings

ProDocs Abacus

Merus Case Outlook

Timeslips LexisNexis, Lexis Advance

Prologic Westlaw, Loislaw

Soft Solutions Type 95+ WPM

Travel and event coordination Team-oriented

Database Management Court Online Trial and Hearing Scheduling

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Familiar with investigation techniques for civil and commercial litigation with experience in both plaintiff and defense.

Served as sole assistant to partners and shareholders in all phases of personal injury litigation, PIP, general, civil and commercial litigation, Medical Malpractice with limited experience in family law.

Excellent writing skills in drafting briefs, legal memorandums, motions and correspondence.

Conduct all legal business professionally and with little guidance from attorneys and supervisors. Extremely organized and able to manage caseloads with authority and advanced technical skill.

Sort, categorize and accurately enter into the computer vast amounts of data and legal documents with ease.

Extensive client contact from the initial client phone call including but not limited to: immediately scheduling a conference with the client for purposes of signing them up and clearly explaining the claims process to them; having them bring with them to the initial conference all identification, insurance cards, medical records and anything the client may have relating the their claim.

Obtained all insurance policy coverage information of all involved parties of a claim for each case keeping in close contact with the insurance adjuster throughout the pre-suit phase of each case and if applicable the UM/UIM portion of the claim.

Obtained and organized any and all medical records and bills (including Medicare and Medicaid) making sure to request updated records and bills on a regular basis while keeping in close contact with the client regarding their medical treatment to ensure all records and bills are obtained and up to date from each and every provider.

Independently obtained and prepared all information necessary for demand packages (also UM/UIM demands when applicable) including writing the demand letter and attaching all necessary attachments to the demand.

Successfully negotiated settlements with adjusters numerous times only with attorney preapproval to do so.

Extensive interaction with Medicare and Medicaid in all aspects of a claim checking the accuracy of what has been paid out to ensure payments are related to the issue at hand.

Negotiated medical bills with providers at time of settlement.

Led all phases of the discovery process including: drafting all discovery to the opposing side; assisted clients in responding to Interrogatories and Requests for Production; obtained all relevant requested responsive documents; drafted and finalized all answers and responses and did so in a timely manner.

Employ excellent research skills in a diverse range of legal research databases.

Accurately managed a calendar of hearings, trials, meetings and events for the attorney.

Vast experience in assisting attorneys with trial preparation, including but not limited to: developing trial exhibits; preparing trial notebooks; preparing jury instructions and verdict forms as well as attending trial with the attorney.

EMPLOYMENT

Freelance and various temp assignments 2014 – present

Defense Paralegal Commercial Litigation

Laufer & Laufer, P.A., Boca Raton, FL August 2013 – November 2014

Plaintiff Paralegal Personal Injury

Law Offices of Aronberg & Aronberg, Delray Beach, FL December 2010 – December 2011

Plaintiff Paralegal Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice

Gregg S. Kamp, P.A. Lakeland, FL March 2009 - April 2010

Plaintiff Paralegal Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense & Family Law

Gary L. Holland, P.A. Sebastian, FL July 2005 - August 2007

Plaintiff Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Alpizar & Ville, P.A. Palm Bay, FL February 2003 – December, 2004

Plaintiff Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Lytal, Reiter, LLP, West Palm Beach, FL May, 2001 – October 2002

Plaintiff & Defense Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury

Sellars, Marian & Bachi, P.A. West Palm Beach, FL March 1999 - May 2001

Plaintiff Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant

Lytal, Reiter, LLP, West Palm Beach, FL March 1997 - July 1998

EDUCATION

Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies, Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, FL

Graduated December of 1991 with a 3.0 GPA

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