Litigation Paralegal with Discovery Expertise
Resume:
Terri Y. Roberts **** West Walnut St.
Chicago, IL. 60612
*************@*****.***
SKILLS: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Share-file, Juris Suite Time-Keeper, QuickBooks Time, Westlaw, Lexis, Concordance, Nero Burning Rom, Case Management System, Court Link.
EXPERIENCE:
NSN EMPLOYER SERVICES, Chicago, IL.
1/6/2020 – 1/5/2026
Claims Analysts
Managed intake of 75+ claims daily, ensuring all required documentation was complete and accurate to support unemployment claim evaluations.
Generated Requests for Information (RFIs) to obtain additional documentation for protested claims.
Assembled appeal packets for unfavorable determinations in preparation for administrative hearings.
Prepared and submitted follow-up notification letters to all States regarding claim determinations.
Processed Refusal of Work notices from temporary staffing agencies and notified the State in compliance with reporting requirements.
Coordinated with state adjudicators to provide requested claimant information and supporting documentation.
FORAN GLENNON PLANDECH PONZI & RUDLOFF, P.C., Chicago, IL.
3/2016-7/2019
Litigation Paralegal
Compiled, reviewed, and produced demand packets, including attorney assignment, itemization of damages, notices of claim, and client status correspondence.
Conducted corporate and background research to support case development.
Managed discovery processes, including document production, deposition preparation and designation, and maintenance of exhibit logs.
Organized and maintained complete case, insured, and claim files; assisted with discovery requests, responses, and productions.
Supported trial preparation by assembling witness binders, managing exhibits, and maintaining trial transcripts.
Reviewed and summarized medical records, analyzing objective and subjective test results, diagnoses, injury types, and narrative medical findings.
U.S. SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION, Chicago, IL.
9/2011 – 2/2016
Senior Litigation Paralegal – Contractor
Prepared for depositions by researching and collecting documents from online databases related to designated deponents; organized materials for attorney review and selection.
Coordinated deposition logistics, including communication with court reporter services and maintaining comprehensive deposition schedules and logs.
Managed document production by organizing, indexing, and reviewing plaintiff counsel productions to identify key documents, names, facts, and potential discovery issues.
Reviewed and tracked all electronic and hard-copy productions; maintained detailed production logs and prepared media for production to opposing counsel.
Oversaw data uploads and tracking for ENF-DC Concordance and Recommind databases; analyzed production data and created Excel spreadsheets to monitor and integrate new materials.
Conducted Courtlink docket monitoring and tracked ongoing litigation activity.
Issued Notices of Asset Freeze by distributing court orders to banks and brokerage firms via email, fax, and courier services.
Organized and maintained complete case files, including exhibits, deposition transcripts, court dockets, and correspondence.
Assisted with discovery responses, including interrogatories and requests for production.
Supported trial and courtroom preparation by drafting witness correspondence and subpoenas, preparing trial and witness binders, managing deposition designations, maintaining trial transcripts, tracking admitted exhibits, and cite-checking expert reports.
GONZALEZ, SAGGIO & HARLAN, Chicago, IL.
12/2009 – 5/2011
General Paralegal
Prepared and maintained court appeal cases stemming from Regulatory Commission decisions.
Established and managed Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) RSS tracking feed systems to monitor detailed docket activity and compiled weekly status reports.
Performed ICC case filings and ensured compliance with procedural requirements.
Examined and reviewed title insurance and title commitments, identifying exceptions and maintaining detailed tracking spreadsheets for renewable energy developers, with a focus on wind and solar projects.
Imported and organized landowner documentation from FTP sites to support project development and case management.
LOCK LORD BISSELL & LIDDELL, Chicago, IL.
6/2009 – 9/2009
Litigation Paralegal – Contractor
Supported discovery processes, including deposition preparation and document management.
Utilized the Concordance database to search, tag, and link emails with corresponding attachments.
Prepared and organized documents for attorney review and approval.
Compiled, indexed, and assembled deposition binders to support litigation proceedings.
KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLP. Chicago, IL
7/2006 – 4/2009
General Litigation Paralegal
Efficiently organize and index documents produced by opposing parties, ensuring timely access and accuracy in document production in response to discovery requests.
Actively assist in preparing discovery responses, including answering interrogatories and managing requests for production and admissions to support case strategies.
Conduct thorough reviews of client files to gather and organize factual data, perform deposition searches, and systematically review, summarize, and organize opposing party productions for comprehensive case analysis.
Maintain large case files in a logical structure, enhancing usability through diligent organization and indexing of exhibits, pleadings, and discovery materials to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
Various Contract Assignments
9/2003 – 6/2006
Litigation Paralegal
Develop and maintain comprehensive database management systems to enhance the efficiency of document production and retrieval processes.
Implement quality control measures for document production, ensuring accuracy and compliance with discovery requirements.
Conduct thorough reviews of documents to identify relevant information, making strategic recommendations for case development.
Prepare for depositions by organizing materials, reviewing pertinent documents, and coordinating with legal teams and witnesses to ensure readiness.
Maintain and organize large-scale discovery files, streamlining access to critical documents and information for legal proceedings.
Support trial preparation efforts by creating trial exhibit binders, managing deposition designations, and ensuring all materials are organized and easily accessible.
Facilitate communications with experts, consultants, and local counsel regarding document productions, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment throughout the discovery process.
SCHAIN, BURNEY, ROSS, & CITRON, Chicago, IL.
6/2002 – 7/2003
Litigation Paralegal and Law Librarian:
Coordinate all aspects of trial preparation, ensuring readiness for courtroom presentations and smooth proceedings.
Abstract depositions and manage deposition designations, ensuring critical information is comprehensively documented and easily accessible for trial use.
Index and organize legal documents systematically, facilitating quick retrieval and enhancing overall case management efficiency.
Maintain organized legal files and logs, including privileged and chronology logs, to ensure compliance and accuracy throughout legal processes.
Oversee law library operations, including acquisitions, selection, order processing, and docket management, ensuring the collection remains updated and relevant for legal research and case preparation.
EDUCATION: Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Bachelors of Science Degree
Major:
Minor: Public Relations
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL.
Lawyers Assisted Program, Certificate
A.B.A. Approved Graduate Level
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