QUALIFICATIONS: Self motivated paralegal with nearly six years of experience working in civil litigation. Meticulous attention to detail, with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. A quick learner who is comfortable working independently and as an integral team member.

EDUCATION:

City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Paralegal Certificate, 2001

Adrian College, Adrian, MI

Bachelor of Arts, Education and Speech Communication

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

EMPLOYMENT:

Cooper & Clough, Denver, CO

Paralegal, May 14, 2008 to present

·         Prepared Mandatory Disclosures

·         Trial and deposition preparation

·         Research on the internet regarding current address, particular case issue, or further background regarding opposing expert

·         Created privilege logs, tables detailing home health care, exhibit tables

·         Reviewed and summarized medical documents/records

·         Obtained medical, employment, academic and other records regarding Plaintiff

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, San Francisco, CA  

April, 2001 to April, 2008

Paralegal, February, 2003 – April, 2008

·         Trial preparation, and assist in creating trial documents

·         Provide information and assistance regarding requests and responses in discovery documents and motions

·         Research case law, information regarding other and/or opposing counsel, incident, plaintiff, case value, locating witness, locating expert(s)

·         Summarize depositions, medical records, employment records, discovery responses

·         Create privilege logs, indexes of produced documents and/or client documents

·         Review and select documents relevant to client’s working case from outside source

·         Assist with development and presentation of attorney’s demonstration to outside group of professionals

Subpoena Clerk, September, 2001 – February, 2003

·         Prepared proper documents to obtain consumer’s records in accordance with attorneys’ requests

·         Maintained status of requested records

·         Liaison between firm and subpoena vendors

·         Communicated with opposing and/or other counsel as an alternate means of obtaining requested records

File Clerk   April, 2001 – September, 2001

·         Responsible for opening, maintaining, and closing case files

·         Assisted Paralegal Head with Subpoena Clerk Responsibilities

·         Helped to organize and prepare attorney(s) for trial

DoubleClick Inc., San Francisco, CA

Facilities and Telecommunications Coordinator, September, 1999 – April, 2001

·         Responsible for ordering and maintaining telecommunications equipment and maintained functionality of facility.

Triad Consultants, Ltd., Daly City, CA

Investigator Manager, June, 1999 – September, 1999

·         Met client’s monthly investigative needs and/or requests through written reports and often conducted the investigation myself.