Paralegal/Secretary Resume , Rockville, Maryland - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

To obtain a position with a company that will recognize and utilize my strong organizational and administrative skills, educational background, and ability to work well with others.
Professional administrator and former paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

SKILL:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Paralegal/Secretary

Confidential, Rockville, Maryland

Responsibilities:

Insurance defense representing State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and
Government Employees Insurance Company and/or their insured members.
Product Liability Defense.
Subrogation for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.
Plaintiff personal injury cases.
Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Conducted detailed client intakes and interviewed witnesses.
Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone and mail.
Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.
Directed and coordinated delivery of subpoenas for medical records and witnesses.
Developed and managed at least 50 cases at any given time.
Created and implemented all work flow processes and work assignments.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Managed billable hour tracking, client invoicing and attorney schedules.