Senior Paralegal Personal Injury

MARGARET WOODS

Houston, TX ***** 678-***-**** **************@*******.*** LinkedIn

OBJECTIVE:

Leveraging my expansive legal acumen, unparalleled litigation assistance prowess, and deep-seated understanding of personal injury law, I aspire to engage in a stimulating Senior Paralegal role. My objective is to infuse robust organizational competencies, strategic negotiation capabilities, and a respectable history of amplifying operational efficiencies, thereby driving successful litigation results and propelling client satisfaction to new heights. CORE COMPETENCIES

Client Consultation

Case Coordination

Litigation Management

Legal Documentation

Legal Research

Judicial Procedures

Collaborative Teamwork

Detail-Orientated

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker Long Beach, CA

Senior Paralegal, Personal Injury March 2017 - Present

Spearheaded the preparation and drafting of intricate legal documents, effectively supporting attorneys throughout all litigation phases which precipitated streamlined court proceedings and robust defenses for personal injury cases

Innovated and optimized Standard Operating Procedures, augmenting team and contract workflow efficiencies by 25%, thereby bolstering business productivity and client satisfaction

Exhibited proficiency in negotiating, drafting and revising contracts, facilitating seamless legal operations and prompt resolution of legal concerns in compliance with federal and state court regulations

Administered a caseload of 120, conducting 25-30 monthly client intakes using the Case and Point database, augmenting case data quality and accelerating case proceedings

Operated autonomously handling 100-110 cases monthly, and facilitated client medical care, legal funding, and property damage resolution, enhancing client satisfaction and expediting case resolution

Prepared 28-38 settlement demands monthly, exhibiting efficiency in case dispositions, thereby streamlining the negotiation phase for enhanced case management

Adams & Martin Group Los Angeles, CA

Legal Contract Associate July 2017 - February 2017

Served as a vital liaison between candidates and recruiters, navigating inquiries and ensuring seamless communication processes, which improved recruitment effectiveness

Mastered the utilization of MicroJ and Salesforce databases, monitoring and reporting team sales figures diligently, and initiated a training protocol for new hires, contributing to overall team productivity

Administered a broad range of duties for 14 legal recruiters and sales associates, enhancing operational efficiency by conducting background checks, coordinating candidate documentation, managing office supplies, and resolving technical issues

Ballard Spahr, LLP Atlanta, GA

Data Archives Coordinator April 2013 - March 2014

Developed, expanded, and managed file creations for IP and Litigation matters using Smead and LegalKEY databases, facilitating a structured and organized record-keeping system that boosted case-handling efficiency

Orchestrated the exhaustive process of file release for departing attorneys or clients, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining legal confidentiality protocols

Directed internal office moves, handling supply ordering, verifying contents before shipping and coordinating off- site vendor services, resulting in seamless relocation with minimum disruption Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Atlanta, GA Senior Legal Records Assistant April 2006 - April 2014

Utilized document expertise to distribute essential documents among two product liability litigation teams, ensuring comprehensive and timely availability of information which significantly enhanced the efficacy of case preparations

Optimized the record management process using LegalKEY database, leading to increased speed in document retrieval and notable improvement in maintaining file accuracy

Orchestrated office relocation endeavors, including Purge Days and File Mapping projects, facilitating a seamless transition with minimal disruption to office operations. Additionally, mentored and supervised new Records Clerks and Project Assistants bolstering operational productivity EDUCATION

University of Georgia Institute, Extension School Athens, GA Legal Studies, Professional Paralegal Certificate

Savannah State University Savannah, GA

Environmental Science, BS Graduated Magna Cum Laude ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Legal Databases: Advanced proficiency in LegalKEY database, proficient in SMEAD Database, familiar with SQL Database, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

• Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes 4.6.

• Typing Speed: 40 WPM

• Certifications: 40-Hour HAZWOPER certified, Commissioned Notary Public (Georgia)

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