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Legal Assistant

Location:
Sumter, SC
Posted:
November 17, 2024

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CONTACT

*********@*****.***

443-***-****

Gable, S.C 29051

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

**/****

High School Diploma

Southern High School

Baltimore, MD

Some College (No Degree) - Telecommunications

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

Travel Agent (License)

Roeder Travel

Baltimore, MD

SUMMARY

Hardworking and reliable Legal Assistant with strong ability in paying attention to detail and multi-tasking. Offering effective case management, professionalism and investigating issues and managing high-volume, complex caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

SKILLS

Automobile law familiarity

Office management

LexisNexis, LawLine and Needles

Customer relationship management

Multi-line switchboard

MS Office proficient

Webex

Microsoft Office

Legal Research

Verbal and Written Communication

Critical Thinking

Conflict Resolution

Litify

EXPERIENCE

Legal Assistant

George Sink Injury Lawyers

10/2024 – Present

Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.

Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.

Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.

Created and updated case management and client account databases.

Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.

Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.

Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.

Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.

Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.

I interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.

Entered client data into Litify to manage records and customer relationships

Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.

Contacted Subrogation Companies to establish liens.

Monitored clients’ cost for treatment to determine if adverse insurance had enough coverage.

Legal Assistant

Law Office Of Steven H. Heisler, ESQ Baltimore, MD

10/2021 – 04/2023

Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.

Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.

Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.

Created and updated case management and client account databases.

Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.

Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.

Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.

Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.

Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.

Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.

Entered client data into Needles to manage records and customer relationships

Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.

Paralegal

Law Office Of Jonathan Resnick, esq. Baltimore, MD

08/2016 - 03/2020

Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.

Gathered and organized pre-trial discovery, records and evidence, including witness interviews.

Displayed superior confidentiality in all mail, telephone and in person communications.

Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication and internal needs.

Coordinated subpoena services and other day-to-day support activities for legal office.

Assisted attorneys by researching and consolidating information from legal resources.

Observed strict privacy laws to prevent information breaches and protect client data.

Scheduled appointments for two attorneys and made adjustments and changes through lawline application.

Scheduled clients for therapy

Acquired liability decisions from insurance companies

Calculate lost wages for clients

Prepare files for Demand

Verify bills if any that may be outstanding through health insurance

Prepared liens

Report Medicare claims verify and pay all outstanding bills that are relevant to accident if any

Professional Driver

Mass Transit Administration Baltimore, MD

11/2006 - 04/2014

Drove established routes and maintained knowledge of streets and stops to deliver positive passenger experiences.

Studied and adhered to regulations, policies and procedures for bus operation and passenger transportation.

Performed pre-trip visual inspection and testing of transit bus for mechanical problems prior to beginning scheduled run.

Operated and maintained buses transporting passengers across city and county.

Supported riders with disabilities by operating transportation assistance equipment.

Completed accident and incident reports accurately and legibly at end of scheduled shifts.

Provided information to passengers, including route, schedule and fares.

Adhered to company determined schedules and routes to ensure timely arrivals and departures.

Transported passengers on predetermined routes while following local traffic regulations.

Performed all duties with personable communication and professionalism, including bus operation and passenger interaction.

Operated navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety and efficiency.

Assisted disabled passengers in boarding and exiting bus.

Obeyed all DOT rules and regulations in addition to local laws and stipulations.

Maintained timely adherence to schedules and safety protocols.

Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

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OCTAVIA FORD



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