Real Estate Project Management

JENNIFER ELLIOTT

Professional Summary

Highly skilled Paralegal with over 30 years of experience supporting attorneys in federal and state court matters. Adept at preparing and managing discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, coordinating trial preparation, and conducting research. Proficient in eDiscovery platforms, document management systems, and legal software including Lexis, Westlaw, and Pacer. Known for strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage complex litigation cases efficiently.

Core Competencies

Litigation Support: Expertise in drafting and managing pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery in federal and state court cases.

Document Management: Skilled in organizing, reviewing, and summarizing legal documents and data for efficient case preparation.

Trial Preparation: Experienced in creating deposition notebooks, trial binders, and managing trial logistics.

Research & Analysis: Proficient in conducting legal and factual research using tools like Lexis, Pacer, and Accurint.

Technology Proficiency: Skilled in eDiscovery platforms, legal calendaring systems, and document review software.

Client & Team Collaboration: Adept at liaising with clients, attorneys, and external parties while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Professional Experience

SCHER & SCHER – Hollywood, FL

Paralegal/Case Manager Plaintiff BI, Automobile and Slip and Fall

Feb 2025-Present

Drafted and prepared pleadings, motions and discovery responses for federal and state court matters from intake to closing of case

RTRLAW — Fort Lauderdale, FL

Senior PIP Paralegal

May 2024 – December 2024

Prepared and filed plaintiff discovery responses and requests while ensuring compliance with court deadlines.

Maintained litigation calendar and managed deadlines for discovery responses and court submissions.

The Professional Law Group, PLLC — Hollywood, FL

Senior Litigation Paralegal, First-Party Insurance

January 2023 – January 2024

Drafted and prepared pleadings, motions, and discovery responses for federal and state court matters.

Conducted legal research and reviewed corporate certifications and business compliance within Florida.

Coordinated hearings, depositions, and trial preparation, including drafting evidentiary hearing materials.

Font & Nelson, PLLC — Fort Lauderdale, FL

Paralegal, First-Party Insurance Litigation

January 2019 – January 2023

Managed all aspects of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and e-filing in federal and circuit courts.

Prepared and reviewed motions, summary judgments, and case-related documents.

Analyzed and organized case files for hearings and trial proceedings.

DANIEL HUGHES – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Paralegal

2015-2019

Supported a broad range of legal practices, probate, real estate, family law, excluding criminal law, providing comprehensive paralegal assistance across various areas of litigation and client matters.

Drafted and reviewed contracts, leases, and other real estate agreements.

Monitored deadlines and maintained compliance documentation for commercial projects.

SBA Communications — Boca Raton, FL

Paralegal, Real Estate and Contracts

2014 – 2015

Drafted and reviewed contracts, leases, and other real estate agreements.

Monitored deadlines and maintained compliance documentation for commercial projects.

Education & Certifications

Paralegal Certification – Salem State College

BA in English – Reading University

Secretarial Certification – Pitman’s Secretarial College

Notary Public – State of Florida

Technical Proficiency

Legal Software: Lexis, Westlaw, Pacer, Relativity, Clio, Firm Central, eDiscovery platforms.

Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Worldox, Compulaw, Apple.

Systems: Federal and State Court E-Filing, Secretary of State, Document Management Systems.

Key Strengths

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Extensive knowledge of Federal and Florida court procedures.

Reliable team player with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

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