Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Lynnwood Sterling

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Acworth, Georgia 30101

Phone: 305-***-****

E-Mail: *********@****.***

EMPLOYMENT

Berk, Merchant & Sims, LLC, Coral Gables, Florida

Paralegal (May 2010 – Nov. 2010)

Managed more than 80 cases and worked directly with attorneys and partners on cases from inception to trial. Performed many functions of junior attorney carrying out multiple aspects of case preparation and management. Communicated regularly with clients to ensure all necessary paperwork was submitted and summarized same for use during discovery period. Also responsible for assisting attorneys with the propounding of discovery as well as discovery responses. Provided legal support in all aspects of trial preparation to include the indexing of exhibits, creation of trial binders which contained pertinent documents for use at trial; drafting of witness and exhibit lists and preparation and organization of documents for use during the discovery period and at trial

Lydecker Diaz, LLC, Miami, Florida

Paralegal (Mar. 2009 – May 2010)

Drafting and propounding of discovery requests and responses to same. Conduct legal research of case law, pertinent statutes and other legal authorities in support of motion practice. Provide legal support in all aspects of trial preparation to include the indexing of exhibits, creation of trial binders which contain pertinent documents for use at trial; drafting of witness and exhibit lists; preparation and organization of documents for use during the discovery period and at trial; obtain pertinent documents from third parties via subpoena. Assigned to case in litigation that is the largest insurance related case in Florida’s history.

Littler Mendelson, P.C., Miami, Florida

Paralegal (Feb. 2008 – Dec. 2008)

Provided legal support in all aspects of trial preparation to include the indexing of exhibits, creation of trial binders which contained pertinent documents for use at trial; drafting of witness and exhibit lists; preparation and organization of documents for use during the discovery period and at trial; interviews with clients to obtain relevant information in order to draft discovery responses; obtain pertinent documents from third parties via subpoena. Involved in insurance defense/employment and labor litigation (specifically work related accidents, discrimination and wage/overtime disputes). Attended trial in a support capacity and provided assistance with document and trial exhibit management throughout the trial period.

Fowler White Burnett, P.A., Miami, Florida

Paralegal (Nov. 2003 – Feb. 2008)

Provide a wide range of legal support services including but not limited to the drafting of motions and pleadings as well as propounding and responding to discovery. Well versed in all aspects of trial preparation to include the indexing of exhibits, linking of documents on Summation for cross-reference, the use of Case Map as an organizational tool for documents and materials to be used at trial, coordinating the appearances of witnesses, preparation of records and deposition summaries and the preparation of trial notebooks. Attended trial in a support capacity and provided assistance with document and trial exhibit management throughout trial period. Worked in the area of insurance defense (specifically medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability and automotive).

SKILLS

Proficient with Summation, Case Notebook, Case Map Westlaw, LexisNexis, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, WordPerfect and FileSite.

EDUCATION

St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Florida

Juris Doctor, May 2002, Honors: Dean’s List - Fall 1999, Top 15% of class

Law Review, Articles Editor (2001-2002)

Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida

Bachelor of Science in Political Science, May 1992

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