Who am I?

I have been working in the legal field since 2015. I’m client-focused, and very detail oriented. I am an experienced Paralegal who has worked in the fields of collections, landlord-tenant, criminal defense, personal injury, and civil litigation. I constantly seek to better myself, and learn more about the practice of law.

I am an avid reader of science fiction, fantasy, and any sort of speculative fiction. I enjoy playing games, especially role-playing games that allow a group to collaboratively tell a story together.

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If you are looking for a Paralegal or Legal Assistant for a project or as a long term addition to your team, I am an ideal choice. Feel free to use my contact form to reach out to me.

Resume

Dedicated

Adaptable

Responsible

Education

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts

Integrated Social Sciences

Sussex County Community College

Associate of Applied Science

Paralegal Studies

Skills

Efficient, well organized, and able to adapt quickly.

Highly technically literate and able to rapidly understand new software.

Excellent communication skills, with a focus on customer and client relations.

Work Experience

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP

December 2018 - Present

INSURANCE DEFENSE LEGAL ASSISTANT

Serve as legal assistant for Managing Partner, Partners, and Associates for Seattle office of nationwide law firm.
Prepare, file, and serve documents in litigation, mediation, and arbitration under attorney supervision.
Prepare document shells and correspondence for counsel.
Bates stamp and redact documents for production.
Utilize NetDocs system to file, organize, and store documents securely.
Utilize eDockets program to calendar dates and deadlines for attorneys.
Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, and courts regarding case details, scheduling, and logistics.

JRC Practice PLLC

May 2017 – November 2018

CRIMINAL DEFENSE PARALEGAL

Drafted and filed documents under attorney supervision and monitored their progress with the court.
Maintained case files and served as point of contact for clients and opposing counsel.
Managed attorney calendar for client meetings, case docketing, and diary system.

Tracked and managed active cases with Clio practice management software.
Managed and maintained firm web presence, and oversaw redesign of homepage.
Managed office needs and coordinated logistics for shared office suite.

Law Office of Yohannes K. Sium PLLC

February 2018 – November 2018

PERSONAL INJURY PARALEGAL

Tracked and managed active cases and provided regular status updates to counsel and clients.
Prepared and filed documents for litigation, mediation, and arbitration under attorney supervision.
Performed client intakes and communicated with clients regarding treatment progress and case status.
Coordinated record retrieval and oversaw repayment and medical lien resolution with healthcare providers.
Interfaced with insurance adjusters and claim handlers and opposing counsel.
Managed and maintained firm website and social media presence.

Khan Law Firm PLLC

April 2016 – May 2017

PARALEGAL, 1ST PARTY CLAIM SPECIALIST

Interfaced with insurance companies and oversaw claims involving bad-faith allegations in personal injury cases.
Performed client intakes and communicated with clients regarding treatment and case status.
Negotiated settlements and prepared cases for transfer to litigation department.
Gathered, reviewed, and summarized medical records and incident reports, compiled billing records, and prepared demands to be sent to insurance companies.
Tracked and managed case progress with Needles case management software.
Created and updated document templates compatible with case management software.

Griffin Alexander PC

November 2015 – April 2016

COLLECTIONS AND LANDLORD-TENANT PARALEGAL

Drafted and filed legal documents under attorney supervision, and monitored their progress with the court.
Maintained files, scheduled meetings, notarized documents, and updated collection reports for clients.
Negotiated payment arrangements, short sales, and settlements on behalf of clients.
Oversaw litigation and foreclosure actions from the filing of suit through post-judgment collection process.
Interfaced with courts and law enforcement to initiate and oversee post judgment collection.
Utilized Sage TimeSlips and Collectronics to document work and ensure accurate client billing.

Sussex County Prosecutor's Office

February 2015 – May 2015

PARALEGAL INTERN

Aided Assistant Prosecutors and State Police with their duties.
Maintained and organized law library and filing system.
Supported attorneys by performing legal research.
Duplicated physical documents and electronic media and maintained chain of evidence logs.

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