Paralegal

Adia R. Hernandez

*********@*****.*** 813-***-****

Energetic and self-motivated Litigation Paralegal with over five years of experience exclusively in Plaintiff’s work including Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Negligence, Torts Claims and General Negligence Claims. A flexible and motivated self-starter who is proactive and enthusiastic. Excellent verbal and written skills with superb client service providing compassion and empathy, when needed. Adept at drafting demand brochures, pleadings and all aspects of discovery, interviewing clients, and preparing medical chronologies and medical billing reduction requests. Able to solve issues in a timely manner while meeting tight and shifting deadlines. Adept at prioritizing multiple ongoing projects. Computer and office skills include intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Amicus, JAWS/JACS, CMECF e-Filing, basic Lexis Nexis and Westlaw. Florida Notary Public.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LAW OFFICE OF THAXTER A. COOPER, Tampa, Florida December 2014 - Present Litigation Paralegal

Specializing in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Negligence, Torts Claims and General Negligence Claims.

Meet with clients and perform all in-take procedures relevant to the case.

Proficient in all pre-suit matters including gathering of medical records, police reports, scene reports, insurance information and preparing demand letters.

Perform all scheduling of conferences, depositions, meetings and trials.

Preparation of medical chronologies and medical specials, bills, etc., letters of protection and closing statements.

Drafting of Complaints, pleadings, motions, and all aspects of propounding and responding to discovery requests including production of documents, Interrogatories, Requests for Admission, etc.

Serve as Liaison between expert witnesses and attorneys to provide relevant information to case and expert’s testimony.

Assist in preparing for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials including preparation of trial notebooks and exhibit books.

Negotiate medical reductions with medical providers. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly inquisitive, motivated, creative and resourceful, self-directed/self-starter

Excellent skills in communication, both written and oral

Skilled at analyzing and assembling information and data

Able to work collaboratively and effectively in a team setting

Good people skills, quick study, and learner

Can handle “upset or irate” clients

Calming personality which puts people at ease

Organized and detail oriented

Innovative and reliable

Excited by the law and professional development as a paralegal

Ability to prioritize multiple ongoing projects

Strong customer service focus

Strong skills regarding attention to detail and accuracy

Able to use current state of the art research engines EDUCATION

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Tampa, Florida (2017) Paralegal Studies Associate in Sciences Degree

LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARALEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM, Middleton, Virginia Legal Assistant/Paralegal Studies Certificate (2011)

Approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Board for Community Colleges.

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