Paralegal/Legal Assistant

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April 20, 2010

DONETT O. YAHZID

Doraville, Georgia 30340

Email: *******@***.***

PARALEGAL

Experienced Paralegal with exceptional legal research and writing skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2005- Current Daniel Kane, P.C. Atlanta, Georgia

(Independent Contractor)

April, 2009 – Current, Devlin & Robinson P.C. Tucker, Georgia

(Independent Contractor)

PARALEGAL,

Litigation Paralegal with over five (5) years experience.

• Attend court proceedings to assist Attorney.

• Assist attorney with case and trial preparation.

• Manage personal injury cases with an emphasis on negotiating settlement agreements with insurance companies.

• Prepare discovery requests and responses.

• Prepare pleadings and fact summaries.

• Conduct legal research on LexisNexis and Westlaw databases.

• Analyze and summarize medical reports.

• Prepare and issue subpoenas for production of documents.

• Schedule depositions and file deposition notices.

• Conduct initial client interview.

• E-file documents in both federal and state courts.

• Coordinate investigative activities with investigators and expert witnesses.

• Type and prepare affidavits in support of client’s activities and statements.

• Organize and catalog evidence for use in hearings and at trial.

EDUCATION

University of Ghana (2004)

Bachelors of Law (LLB)

Nova Southeastern University (2001)

Completed first year of law school

Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Georgia (1996)

Bachelor of Business Administration Cum Laude)