Litigation Paralegal Associate Claims
Resume:
Elena M. Schick
Ridley Park, PA 19078
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OBJECTIVE: To continue my career that enables me to utilize my management skills to benefit mutual growth and success.
EDUCATION: University of Pennsylvania
May 2006
Bachelor of Arts – English
EXPERIENCE: USLI
Wayne, PA
November 2021 to Present
Associate Claims Examiner
Confirming coverage by reviewing the first notice of loss, checking all available systems, and interpreting policy language. Upon coverage analysis, preparing initial position letters to the policyholder, such as disclaimers and reservation of rights. Once coverage is confirmed, conducting a thorough and focused investigation of the claim using independent adjusters, as appropriate. Investigation also includes securing all pertinent facts, statements & documents, identifying joint tortfeasors and witnesses, as well as scene investigation. Posting of initial reserves for claims, review and maintain reserves as file develops to properly reflect ultimate exposure based upon liability and damage evaluation. Responsible for proactive file management toward final disposition via an effective diary direction to defense counsel and independent adjusters, analysis and strategy leading to negotiated settlement or trial. Preparation of substantive file documentation in Mayfare notes reflecting file activity. While the claim is pending, preparation of communication, including delivery of comprehensive and concise authority requests, reinsurance reports, serious loss reports, coverage position letters and appropriate communication with underwriting.
McLaughlin & Lauricella, P.C.
Philadelphia, PA
July 2021 to November 2021
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Team leader responsible for management of partner’s support staff, including distribution of caseload, prioritization of assignments, and overseeing case management of files from inception through post-trial; management of support staff during trial preparation, including preparing client(s) and expert witnesses for trial; managing support staff in the collation, organization and creation of trial exhibits and trial exhibit binders and the scheduling of trial preparation meetings and travel arrangements for client(s) and expert witnesses; management of courtroom technologist for presentation of exhibits at trial; supervision of support staff in receipt of jury verdict proceeds and/or settlement proceeds; assisting with evaluation and management of plaintiff catastrophic injury caseload of senior associate from pre-litigation through post-trial, including drafting and e-filing of pleadings and discovery, drafting of correspondence, offers of settlement, post-trial, and recapitulation documentation; conducting legal and medical research; identifying, procuring, organizing, and summarizing medical records; responsible for retention of expert and coordinating expert reports; attendance at trial; liaison to clients, judges, court personnel, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and vendors.
Eisenberg Rothweiler Winkler Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C. Philadelphia, PA
February 2013 to May 2021
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Team leader responsible for management of partner’s support staff, including distribution of caseload, prioritization of assignments, and overseeing case management of files from inception through post-trial; management of support staff during trial preparation, including preparing client(s) and expert witnesses for trial; managing support staff in the collation, organization and creation of trial exhibits and trial exhibit binders and the scheduling of trial preparation meetings and travel arrangements for client(s) and expert witnesses; management of courtroom technologist for presentation of exhibits at trial; supervision of support staff in receipt of jury verdict proceeds and/or settlement proceeds; assisting with evaluation and management of plaintiff catastrophic injury caseload of senior associate from pre-litigation through post-trial, including drafting and e-filing of pleadings and discovery, drafting of correspondence, offers of settlement, post-trial, and recapitulation documentation; conducting legal and medical research; identifying, procuring, organizing, and summarizing medical records; responsible for retention of expert and coordinating expert reports; attendance at trial; liaison to clients, judges, court personnel, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and vendors.
Ross Feller Casey, LLP
Philadelphia, PA
March 2008 to February 2013
Managing Litigation Paralegal
Team leader responsible for management of senior associate’s support staff, including distribution of caseload, prioritization of assignments, and overseeing case management of files from inception through post-trial; management of support staff during trial preparation, including preparing client(s) and expert witnesses for trial; managing support staff in the collation, organization and creation of trial exhibits and trial exhibit binders and the scheduling of trial preparation meetings and travel arrangements for client(s) and expert witnesses; management of courtroom technologist for presentation of exhibits at trial; supervision of support staff in receipt of jury verdict proceeds and/or settlement proceeds; assisting with evaluation and management of plaintiff catastrophic injury caseload of senior associate from pre-litigation through post-trial, including drafting and e-filing of pleadings and discovery, drafting of correspondence, offers of settlement, post-trial, and recapitulation documentation; conducting legal and medical research; identifying, procuring, organizing, and summarizing medical records; responsible for retention of expert and coordinating expert reports; attendance at trial; liaison to clients, judges, court personnel, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and vendors.
Christie Pabarue Mortensen & Young, P.C.
Philadelphia, PA
February 2007 to March 2008
Litigation Paralegal
Responsible for evaluation and management of defense catastrophic injury caseload of partner from inception of suit to trial, including drafting of pleadings, discovery, and correspondence; conducting legal and medical research; identifying, procuring, organizing, and summarizing medical records; preparation of deposition summaries; procurement of expert witnesses; coordinating exhibits for trial; involved in all aspects of trial preparation; and liaison to clients, judges, court personnel, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses.
Gerolamo McNulty Divis & Lewbart, P.C.
Philadelphia, PA
March 2001 to February 2007
Managing Litigation Paralegal
Management of legal support staff; office management responsibilities, including payroll and bonuses; implemented client-specific billing programs; organized firm sponsored events to maintain client relationships; procurement of new client accounts; evaluation and management of defense catastrophic injury caseload for partner, including drafting and filing of pleadings; drafting of discovery and correspondence; drafting of quarterly status reports to clients; identify, organize, and summarize medical records; preparation of deposition summaries; procurement of expert witnesses; coordinating trial exhibits; responsible for trial preparation; attendance at trial; liaison to clients, judges, court personnel, expert witnesses, and vendors.
SKILLS: LexisNexis; Lexis File and Serve, Westlaw; Westlaw Next; Electronic Case Filing (“ECF”) for Pennsylvania; PACER; MS Office; TimeMatters; and Tymetrix Timeslips v. 10.
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