Litigation Support Paralegal and Legal Assistant

Litigation support

Exceptional writer

Proficient in MS Office

Civil law

Legal jargon knowledge

Criminal laws

Skills

Address

KINGSTON 20, Saint Andrew,

876

Phone

moil

henrynaverdean1 @gmail.com

Work History

Paralegal

Island Homes Limited, Kingston 0, Saint Andrew:

Created highly researched and articulate legal

paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs. Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital

materials and displays.

Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing

NAVERDEAN

HENRY

Paralegal

Driven Legal Assistant with 17 years of experience in Legal Applications. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action for optimal results. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth whilst at the same time exhibiting professional standards. documentation and information for discovery

request.

• Maintained ongoing communication with opposing

parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.

• Wrote and filed pleadings with the court on

schedule to maximize case success.

• Reviewed regulations regarding procedures and

requirements for class action suits.

• Established knowledge-sharing culture through

focused communications to publicize benefits.

• Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information.

• Developed and managed up to 200.

• Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.

• Supervised appointment scheduling for attorneys

and made adjustments and changes through

software applications.

• Developed online, client-facing and internal

resources and collated resource content.

• Developed and promoted firm online systems and

liaised with users to gather feedback.

• Answered client calls to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.

• Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.

• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.

• Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

• Accurately handled data entry for clients into

company-based software.

• Reviewed contracts and reported findings to

support legal team in development of breach of

contract defenses.

• Drafted correspondence and documentation and

disseminated materials to appropriate parties.

• Drafted responses for exceptions on foreclosure

procedural errors.

• Surpassed specific company objectives by

cooperating with staff to implement project

initiatives.

• Researched laws and regulations and delivered

analysis and assessments.

• Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible

information breaches and protect client data.

• Contributed to, maintained and updated online

data repositories for accessibility and to reflect firm standards.

• Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.

• Managed day-to-day legal activities such as

subpoena services for the attorneys.

• Conducted detailed client intakes and entered

information into company database.

• Examined and generated memos on statutory law,

case law and federal and state regulations using

online research databases, such as Westlaw, and

print sources.

• Reviewed and analyzed government and judicial

structures, as well as arbitration concepts and

negotiation techniques.

• Directed and coordinated law office activities,

including service of subpoenas and scheduling of

depositions.

• Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.

• Implemented emergency procedures to save time

and spearhead specific legal projects.

• Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.

• Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense

reports, including employee success and revenue

reports.

• Researched innovative methods of adding value to key client relationships by providing timely material to facilitate frequent interactions with clients.

• Cooperated with legal teams to create

performance documents for curative action

planning.

• Collected, drafted and maintained resources to

provide comprehensive materials accessible to all

firm lawyers.

• Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for

internal and external training events.

201 3—03 —

201 8—02

Paralegal

Insurance Company of the West Indies, Kingston 5,

Saint Andrew:

• Created highly researched and articulate legal

paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.

• Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital

materials and displays.

• Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.

• Developed and coordinated training to maintain

access to high—quality training materials.

• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery

request.

• Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client

invoicing and schedules for attorney office.

• Maintained ongoing communication with opposing

parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.

• Wrote and filed pleadings with the Supreme Court on schedule to maximize case success.

• Reviewed regulations regarding procedures and

requirements for class action suits.

• Established knowledge-sharing culture through

focused communications to publicize benefits.

• Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information.

• Evaluated multiple facets of substantive law,

including domestic relations, property law and

bankruptcy.

• Developed and managed up to 800 cases over.

• Developed online, client-facing and internal

resources and collated resource content.

• Developed and promoted firm online systems and

liaised with users to gather feedback.

• Answered client calls to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.

• Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.

• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.

• Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

• Accurately handled data entry for clients into

company-based software.

• Developed polished legal documents, including

motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.

• Reviewed contracts and reported findings to

support legal team in development of breach of

contract defenses.

• Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.

• Reduced project lags by coaching staff on best

practices and company processes.

• Drafted correspondence and type documentation

and disseminated materials to appropriate parties.

• Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, including discovery

materials and contracts.

• Surpassed specific company objectives by

cooperating with staff to implement project

initiatives.

• Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.

• Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible

information breaches and protect client data.

• Contributed to, maintained and updated online

data repositories for accessibility and to reflect firm standards.

• Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.

• Conducted detailed client intakes and entered

information into company database.

• Directed and coordinated law office activities,

including service of subpoenas and scheduling of

depositions.

• Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.

• Analyzed elements of civil litigation, including evidence gathering and presentation and client

counseling, in addition to evaluating jury selection methods processes.

• Implemented emergency procedures to save time

and spearhead specific legal projects.

• Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.

• Created and implemented all policies, work flow

processes and work assignments.

• Identified appropriate judicial decisions relevant to cases.

• Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of

attorneys and legal departments.

• Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense

reports, including employee success and revenue

reports.

• Researched innovative methods of adding value to key client relationships by providing timely material to facilitate frequent interactions with clients.

• Cooperated with legal teams to create

performance documents for curative action

planning.

• Collected, drafted and maintained resources to

provide comprehensive materials accessible to all

firm lawyers.

• Researched, monitored and informed firm of legal and industry developments and trends and

articulated effects on practice and clients.

2008-03 -

201 3-03

Paralegal

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions:

• Created highly researched and articulate legal

paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.

• Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital

materials and displays.

• Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.

• Developed and coordinated training to maintain

access to high-quality training materials.

• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery

request.

• Maintained ongoing communication with opposing

parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.

• Wrote and filed pleadings with High Court on

schedule to maximize case success.

• Established knowledge-sharing culture through

focused communications to publicize benefits.

• Evaluated multiple facets of substantive law,

including domestic relations, property law and

bankruptcy.

• Developed and managed up to 500 cases over.

• Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.

• Supervised appointment scheduling for 50 attorneys and made adjustments and changes through

software application.

• Developed online, client-facing and internal

resources and collated resource content.

• Developed and promoted firm online systems and

liaised with users to gather feedback.

• Answered client calls to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.

• Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.

• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.

• Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

• Accurately handled data entry for clients into

company-based software.

• Developed polished legal documents, including

motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.

• Drafted correspondence and type documentation

and disseminated materials to appropriate parties.

• Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, including discovery

materials and contracts.

• Surpassed specific company objectives by

cooperating with staff to implement project

initiatives.

• Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.

• Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible

information breaches and protect client data.

• Managed day-to-day legal activities such as

subpoena services for the office with the attorneys.

• Conducted detailed client intakes and entered

information into company database.

• Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.

• Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.

• Created and implemented all policies, work flow

processes and work assignments.

• Identified appropriate judicial decisions relevant to cases.

• Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of

attorneys and legal departments.

• Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense

reports, including employee success and revenue

reports.

• Researched innovative methods of adding value to key client relationships by providing timely material to facilitate frequent interactions with clients.

• Cooperated with legal teams to create

performance documents for curative action

planning.

• Collected, drafted and maintained resources to

provide comprehensive materials accessible to all

firm lawyers.

• Researched, monitored and informed firm of legal and industry developments and trends and

articulated effects on practice and clients.

1 996—01 —

2008—03

Statistical Clerk/Supervisor

Department of Correctional Services, Kingston,

Kingston:

• Compiled statistics from source materials such as production or sales records, quality—control or test records for further analysis.

• Applied statistical methods to solve specific

problems in correctional facilities and managed

assigned deliverables related to study.

• Checked survey responses for errors such as use of pens instead of pencils and set aside unusable

response forms.

• Developed software applications for statistical

modeling and graphic analysis to understand data

and drive accurate insight.

• Manipulated, transformed and analyzed data by

reviewing computer reports, printouts and

performance indicators.

• Prepared statistical analysis plans and provided statistical interpretation for graphs, tables and

charts.

• Evaluated reliability of source information by

weighing raw data to make data easier to interpret.

• Developed integrated spreadsheet and database

templates for accumulating, formatting and

organizing program data and presented findings to

management.

• Checked source data to verify completeness and

accuracy, addressing incomplete or missing data fields to streamline application of analytic scripts.

• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

• Conducted research, gathered information from

multiple sources and presented results.

• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast—paced

environment.

• Carried out day—day—day duties accurately and

efficiently.

• Completed tasks to ensure compliance with

relevant organizational and governmental

regulations.

Education

201 5—01 —

201 7—1 2

1 997—09 —

2001 —08

2009—01 —

2009—06

1 990—09 —

1 995—07

Diploma: Paralegal Studies

National Development Foundation of Jamaica – Old

Hope Road

Diploma: Pastoral & Biblical Studies

Jamaica Open Bible Institute - St. Catherine

Certificate: Supervisory Management

Management Institute of National Development - Hope Road

High School Diploma

The Queen's School - Kingston

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Overseas Subjects attained:

Six (6) CXC Subjects at General Proficiency Level: 1. Mathematics-II

2 English A-II

3. History-II

4. Geography-II

5. Principle of Accounts II

6. Principle of Business II

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