PAMELA K. FEINSTEIN
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-***-**** acz4z6@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications
California State Bar, admitted April 2016
Successful, tactful negotiator able to develop excellent rapport with new
contacts
Ability to learn new tasks quickly
Innovate new methods to facilitate work procedures
Interpretation and analysis of contract language
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology
Strong legal and general research and analytical skills
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Excellent knowledge of government statutes and regulations
MS Office, Word Perfect, Tritek
Work Experience
Law Offices of Richard M. Lester Canoga Park, California
Legal Assistant 6/07 to 8/08
Negotiated medical liens with health insurance carriers, outside vendors,
medical providers, and government agencies
Interviewed potential clients prior to representation
Opened, maintained new client files
Contacted defense attorneys and insurance adjusters regarding case status
Prepared demand packages
Skip-traced witnesses and missing clients
CompSpec, Inc. Glendale, California
Liability Analyst/Lien Negotiator 11/05 to 11/06
Third party/Workers' Compensation Unit
Negotiated liens with patient's attorneys and insurance carrier adjusters
Reviewed files for third party liability or Workers' Compensation
Investigated claims by contacting attorneys, insurance carriers, and patients
Reviewed police reports and medical records
Prepared liens for Workers' Compensation and Third Party Liability
WellPoint/Blue Cross of California
Lead Client Service Associate 1/00 to 4/01
Recovery Representative I 4/01 to 1/03
Recovery Representative II 1/03 to 3/05
Risk Management, Third Party Liability
Negotiated medical liens with subscriber attorneys, third party carriers,
and subscribers
Unit contact for all legal issues
Reviewed and edited correspondence drafted and sent by co-workers
Revised existing form letters for new system
Handled approximately 2,000 third party liability files
Researched and analyzed subscriber questionnaires and correspondence
for potential third party liability and possible recovery
Evaluated and maintained open cases for settlement
Worked with other departments, providers, subscribers, and attorneys
to resolve or prevent escalation of issues
EDUCATION
J.D., University of La Verne College of Law
San Fernando Valley Campus, Woodland Hills, CA
College of Law Recognition Award, Intellectual Property
Paralegal Program
Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA
B.A. Biology
California State University, Northridge, CA