Paralegal Medical

JOANN HARRIS

*** ******* *****, **** *********, Florida 32920 H: 321-***-**** C: 407-***-****

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SUMMARY

Extremely organized Paralegal who manages case load with authority and advanced technical skills. Successfully acts as liaison between clients, experts and opposing council. Applies excellent writing skills in drafting pleadings, motions, demand packages, mediation summaries and correspondence. Conducts all legal business professionally and with little guidance from attorneys and supervisors. ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Florida Bar Registered Paralegal

Member of Florida Justice Association

Member Brevard Paralegal Association

Member Paralegal Association of Florida

Has assisted during the trial of at least 20 cases including preparation of trial exhibits, jury instructions, witness interviews, expert attendance and testimony.

EXPERIENCE

1/2019 to Present Paralegal

Douglas R. Beam P.A., Melbourne, Florida

Pre-litigation case manager for high volume of cases. Works independently and manages case load of 50-75 cases. Settles cases with minimal supervision from attorney, Files lawsuits for pre-litigation cases that do not settle.

10/2007 to 1/2019 Paralegal

Eisenmenger Robinson Blaue & Peters P.A. - Viera, Florida Case management for personal injury, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation clients.

10/2006 to 10/2007 Registration Paralegal

Marriott Vacation Club - Orlando, Florida

Manage timeshare property documents and prepare for registration, renewals and revisions

10/2005 to 10/2006 Litigation Paralegal

Brown & Brown Insurance Co. - Daytona Beach, Florida Receive, review and monitor all incoming lawsuits. Review claims, allegations and charges. Diary for responses and assign to appropriate outside counsel. 04/2001 to 10/2006 Employment Paralegal

Fisher & Phillips - Orlando, Florida

Case management responsibility for national employment litigation firm including factual investigations, witness interviews, discovery requests and compliances, liaison with EEOC and preparation of position statements in response to charges of discrimination.

09/1997 to 03/2001 Employment Paralegal

Jackson Lewis - Orlando, Florida

Case management responsibility for national employment litigation firm. 01/1991 to 01/1997 Paralegal

Stevens & Peters - Merritt Island, Florida

Case management for medical malpractice, personal injury and sexual abuse cases including searching for and retaining medical experts. 01/1989 to 01/1991 Litigation Paralegal

Litchford Christopher & Milbrath - Orlando, Florida Provided assistance to 10 attorneys including investigations, public record searches, witness interviews, trial preparation and document control and analysis for voluminous antitrust, healthcare and commercial litigation cases. 01/1987 to 01/1989 Paralegal

State of New Jersey - Hammonton, New Jersey

EDUCATION

Responsible for caseload of 80-100 cases wherein parental rights were terminated, conducted formal searches for missing parents and prepared case for trial

Certification: Paralegal

American Institute Paralegal Studies - New Jersey

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