TARA L. BATEMAN, RP®

860-***-**** ad2ojc@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-bateman-389858ba/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Registered Paralegal and Certified Notary Public seeking an opportunity for professional growth, motivated to improve, extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility, successful at prioritizing a diverse range of tasks and balancing demands of multiple high-profile attorneys.

IT SKILLS

iManage, CaseLogistix, Case Notebook, Summation, Trial Director, CloudLex, Case Notebook, ATO, Microsoft Office

EDUCATION

American University Washington College of Law – Masters in Business/Legal Studies

LITIGATION PARALEGAL, Hartford, CT 2023 - Present

Haymond Law Firm

Create highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, deposition notices, and notices such as UIM Letters

Gather and organize highly confidential evidence such as police reports, medical records, tax information, photographs and video for trial purposes

Confer with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel and other involved parties to gather and track case information

Summarize medical records and billings

LITIGATION PARALEGAL, Hartford, CT 2022 – 2023

Fazzano & Tomasiewicz LLC

(Same as above)

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Hartford, CT 2014 – 2018, 2020 – 2022

Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.

Prepare, proofread, redact and revise agreements, pleadings, briefs, contracts

Transcription, time entry, billing/high level of confidentiality

Maintain/organize/manage files, records, and calendars for nine attorneys

Compile closing documents into binders and upload documents

Arrange and coordinate meetings and materials

Make purchases within limits of authority, prepare expense reports

Expert level experience with a variety of Microsoft Office programs

LEGAL ASSISTANT, Rocky Hill, CT 2018 – 2020

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP

Maintain original documents and court calendars/mark Short Calendar

Prepare retainer agreements, open new files and check conflicts

Maintain client discovery electronically, prepare deposition notices and scheduling

Considerable knowledge of office administration and management

COURT RECORDING MONITOR, Middletown, CT 2000 – 2010

State of Connecticut

Attend court daily providing transcription of court proceedings

Prepare legal documents and billings according to state guidelines