Paralegal Attorney
Resume:
Terence Brown
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Paralegal
Trial Preparation Research & Analysis Case Management
Results-focused legal professional with 30+ years of experience in law and a strong ability to resolve issues in the trial preparation process. Leverage knowledge developed while serving as a practicing attorney to aid in legal writing, research, evidence gathering, investigations, interviewing, and trial preparation for successful litigation in state and federal courts. Extensive background in personal injury, employment, family law, labor, and insurance cases. Effective in investigating information and translating complex data and technical analysis into clear reports for technical and non-technical counterparties. Accomplished in strengthening client relations while managing cases from intake to resolution.
Litigation Support & Legal Research
Billing & Calendaring
Timeline Management
Drafting Pleadings & Motions
New Client Intakes
Maintaining client relations
Ordinance Preparation
Trial & Testimony Preparation
Drafting Contracts & Agreements
Key Accomplishments
Brown & Sexton Law, Managing Partner – Handled a civil rights case from trial through appeal before the United States Supreme Court.
Baker County, County Attorney – Oversaw private bond issue for $33M+ to construct new detention facility.
Bradford County, County Attorney – Successfully defended county’s construction of 10 Commandments monument in federal court suit opposed by national atheist association.
Professional Experience
Security First Insurance Company, Ormond Beach, Fl.
Managing Attorney’s senior paralegal, 2022-present
Recently promoted to position of assistant to Internal Claims Consultant
Analyzed incoming lawsuits and CRNs. Specialized in identifying fraudulent lawsuits. Prepared all pleadings including motions to dismiss, answers and affirmative defenses, and other responsive pleadings. Responsible for developing legal theories and then preparing related motions for summary judgements with supporting memorandums of law. Also performed legal research and responses to discovery requests. During legal department personal shortage, prepared all responsive pleadings for legal team of five attorneys, including managing attorney.
Now responsible for assisting Internal Claims Consultant in strategic and tactical planning for Security First Insurance
both for the present and for the future.
Florida Injury Law Firm, Orlando, Fl
Plaintiffs’ Paralegal, 2019 - 2000
Firm’s primary preparer of insurance demand packages. Responsible for insuring compete documentation of files and drafting of complaints. Review of medical records. Also responsible for new client intake, correspondence, and client inquires.
Terrence Jones P.A., Green Cove Springs, FL
Legal Researcher and Appellate Brief writer, 2018 – 2019
Achieve efficiency in providing litigation support to senior attorney with the organization and prioritization of assignments according to case timelines and milestones reached, resulting in consistent administration of correspondence, case file due diligence, and reporting for cases.
Investigate and identify necessary details for cases, resulting in deciphering relevant information from documentation to drafting appellate briefs.
Decrease timelines of trial preparations by completing extensive research.
Brown & Sexton Law, Starke, FL
Managing Partner, 1982 – 2013
Navigated the complexities of overseeing legal preparations and administrative process for up to 500+ files annually by strategically managing the team of attorneys and paralegals across functions. Scope included recording and entering billing for client files (billable and non-billable time), scheduling appearances, calendaring court events, filing pleadings, drafting subpoenas, and coordinating meetings with clients and counsel. Served as a liaison, regularly conducting trials, communicating with court personnel, orchestrating meetings for witnesses, and bridging communication between all involved parties. Represented multiple government entities at public hearings in preparation of ordinances and resolutions.
Enhanced preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials by compiling exhibits into well-organized trial binders with chronologies and depositions.
Exercised discretion and sound judgment in a “gatekeeper” role by carefully handling correspondence while also serving as the main point of contact for staff, vendors, and clients.
Minimized discrepancies with strict controls in place to track billing, payroll, case milestones, employee benefits/leaves, financial reporting, and account balancing.
City of Starke, Starke, FL
City Attorney, 1982 – 2013
Represented city in public meetings and hearings. Defended city in civil litigation. Drafted all ordinances and resolutions. Provided legal advice to commissioners and elected officials on a wide variety of subjects. Conducted contract negotiations and collective bargaining.
Resolved scheduling conflicts by proactively coordinating with official and allocating time for discovery, legal, and factual research to meet calendared court deadlines.
Improved quality assurance by tracking data, maintaining the database, and producing reports to cross-reference information and avoid errors in case files.
Bradford County, Starke, FL
County Attorney, 2002 – 2013
Represented county in public meetings and hearings. Provided wide range of legal advice to elected officials. Defended county in civil litigation including a suit in Federal Court. Handled zoning and land use issues and related disputes. Drafted new ordinances and resolutions.
Successfully avoided all potential claims and law suits.
Baker County, Starke, FL
County Attorney, 2002 – 2013
Represented county in public meetings and hearings. Advised elected officials. Drafted new ordinances and resolutions. Defended county in civil litigation. Handled zoning and land use issues.
Recovered $1.4M from neighboring county in a land permitting dispute successfully resolved.
Carlton Fields, Tampa, FL
Associate Attorney, 1988 – 1991
Handled labor and civil rights litigation representing clients such as IBM, Anheuser Busch, and American Can.
Accomplished initiatives in caseloads with strong business acumen for drafting motions, pleadings, petitions, and discovery requests in addition to preparing for trial and an appeal to US Supreme Court.
Additional history: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - Student Body President
Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (High Honors)
Juris Doctorate, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Honors)
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