Paralegal
Resume:
Victoria VanMeter
Paralegal
**********@*****.***
LinkedIn:
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n/victoria-vanmeter-05412/
Results-driven paralegal skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Continuously taking on added responsibilities and persistent in learning new skills and technology to meet team goals.
EXPERIENCE
Paralegal-Elevate, Remote
AUGUST 2023 - PRESENT
● Provide assistance with labor and employment claims
● Answer routine questions and assist in collecting and compiling documents for preparing responses to employment claims
● Participate with internal process changes by providing ideas and input to improve and streamline day-to-day operations
● Onboard new team members and assist daily with team needs Paralegal-Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP, Pittsburgh,PA FEBRUARY 2019 - AUGUST 2023
● Prepared discovery requests and responses to discovery,as well as process documents for productions
● Researched local and state rules and procedures to ensure proper filings are submitted depending on the jurisdiction
● Prepared Subpoenas across multiple jurisdictions to retrieve document productions or schedule depositions
● Drafted and edited legal pleadings and Motions
● Coordinated requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with client, claims,andfullpartnershipwiththeattorneythroughtotheend of the case
● Conducted people search and prepare background reports
● Prepared FOIA requests to retrieve agency specific documents SKILLS
Legal research and
drafting
Client relations
Organizational skills
Detail-oriented
Time management
Administrative support
Proficient in legal
research software
(Westlaw, LexisNexis)
EDUCATION
Paralegal, A.S.
Community College of
Allegheny County,
Pittsburgh, PA
Graduated December 2012
Dean’s List
CERTIFICATION
Notary
Pennsylvania Association
of Notaries
Expires July 27, 2025
Workers’ Compensation Paralegal-Burns White LLC,Pittsburgh, PA OCTOBER 2018 - FEBRUARY 2019
● Reviewed new file materials to establish discovery
● Ordered medical, employment and insurance company records
● Managed scheduling of Independent Medical Exams including compiling file materials for doctor’s review
● Prepared and submitted filings and transmissions using the Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System
● Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy
● Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule Legal Secretary/Office Manager-The Levicoff LawFirm, P.C., Pittsburgh, PA JULY 2015 - OCTOBER 2018
● Oversaw all administrative and operational functions of high-volume civil litigation practice
● Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule
● Supported multiple attorneys by maintaining calendars and ensuring compliance with external deadlines, scheduling meetings, managing e-mail correspondence, memoranda, client correspondence
● Performed accounting functions, including processing accounts payable, maintain and reconcile firm accounts, effectuate payment of settlement proceeds, and oversee payroll process
● Established new hires within firm, including gather and screen resumes, arrange interviews, and provide orientation
● Oversaw activation and ongoing administration of employee benefits
● Handled internal information and legal technology issues up to server level
● Created, updated and maintained firm website through WIX Legal Secretary/Receptionist-McCann Garland Ridall& Burke, Pittsburgh, PA FEBRUARY 2013 - JULY 2015
● Provided attorney support within busy commercial real estate/estate planning practice
● Assisted with redlining and modification of loan and lease documents
● Maintained office newsletter database and distribution via e-mail and postal service
● Maintained the firm website
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