Joanne Wertman

Director of Business Development

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

ad2bvw@r.postjobfree.com

+1-412-***-****

I am looking to secure an immediate remote position where my expertise will be utilized and beneficial to your organization.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Directior of Client and Business Development

Mirubi Group LLC d/b/a Sherwood Therapeutics - Remote April 2023 to Present

Responsible for business growth for clients. Developed a network of contacts to attract new clients, prepare contracts, and oversee growth projects. Communication and interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, research and strategy, and networking.

Litigation Paralegal

Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C - Pittsburgh, PA

September 2005 to August 2014

• Provide legal, trial, and administrative support for a team of 6 senior partners and 6 attorneys.

• Work alongside attorney during all phases of litigation process

• Ensure compliance of over 3,500 active cases in four states in toxic tort litigation.

• Assist with preparing and filing pleadings and discovery

• Organize electronic files and documents

• Manage calendar and COM deadlines

• Schedule and prepare attorney with materials for depositions

• Obtain and summarize medical records and deposition transcripts

• Preparation of trial notebooks in multiple jurisdictions and cases

• Coordinate cases and materials for expert reviews and IMEs

• Prepare confidential trial reports to clients and maintain client relationships

• Work directly with experts and witnesses

• Draft Settlement Releases

• Complete any other tasks assigned by attorney

Litigation Paralegal

Malone Middleman, P.C - Wexford, PA

June 2004 to September 2005

• Track status of trials and filing deadlines

• Assist with drafting and filing pleadings

• Maintain and preparation of electronic files and documents

• Act as liaison among attorney and national counsel

• Schedule and prepare attorney with materials for depositions

• Assist attorney in preparation for trials in multiple jurisdictions and cases

• Summarize depositions

• Summarize discovery responses from other parties and prepare cross claims Education

Bachelor's in Paralegal / Legal Studies

Pennsylvania College of Technology - Williamsport, PA 1999 to 2004

Minors in Business Management and Business Administration Pennsylvania College of Technology - Williamsport, PA 1999 to 2004

Skills

• Prolaw, and Lexis Nexis • Organized, strong communication and writing skills. • Ethical, hardworking, and reliable. • Multi-task and work independently • Oversee many projects without close supervision while being a team player. Prior remote work experience. (10+ years) Certifications and Licenses

B.S in Legal Studies / Paralegal

Present

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