Legal Assistant Resume
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Resume:
Summary of Qualifications:
- Undergraduate certification with emphasis in criminal justice discipline, including specific training in interviewing and taking witness statements, report writing, collecting, preserving, and packaging evidence, police photography, and fingerprinting.
- Good understanding in conducting legal research through use of Internet.
- Knowledgeable in New Mexico applicable statutes and Rules of Civil Procedure as applicable in Tort Law.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to utilize and review data and information to assess issues, evaluate options, form conclusions, and make recommendations based on findings.
- Sound understanding of rules of evidence/ chain of custody necessary to protect integrity of evidence gathered during investigations.
- Ability to work with the public and deal with adversity.
- Hands-on skills in computer operating systems and applications including Mac OS X, MS Windows XP/Vista, MS Word, Excel and other word processing programs, Adobe Acrobat, and FileMaker Pro database.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Alexander Wold & Associate, PC, Albuquerque, NM, January -Present
Legal Assistant
- Report directly to lead attorney of personal injury firm.
- Conduct potential client interviews and collaborate with attorney in determining validity of case.
- Initiate contact with defendant and gather medical reports and billing, witness statements, photographs, police reports, and other evidence necessary in building a strong case.
- Locate and interview witnesses; draft subpoenas.
- Draft pleadings, demand letters, and facilitator letters to mediators for attorney review and approval.
- Summarize medical treatment histories.
- Proficient in use of tickler system; responsible for calendaring upcoming dates.
- Prepare discovery responses for attorney review in accordance with New Mexico Statutes and Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Responsible for keeping attorneys up-to-date in meeting Court Scheduling Order deadlines.
- Maintain database information using FileMaker Pro database application.
- Upon settlement of case, calculate attorney fees, final costs, reimbursement of subrogation claimants after negotiating subrogation reductions according to New Mexico subrogation law.
- Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
Elijah Security & Private Investigations, Rio Rancho, NM, April, - August,
Deputy Investigator
- Retained as primary investigator for investigation into bank fraud.
- Assigned to computerize and update existing company website and develop corporate marketing brochure in order to create more competitive corporate image.
- Introduced company’s investigative and corporate security services to potential clients through personal and telephone contact.
Inter-Tel Detective Agency, Seattle, WA, –
Private Investigator
- Followed leads provided from employers, relatives, or anonymous informants.
- Researched multiple computer databases to develop to locate confidential information used to develop investigations.
- Performed field surveillance through use of binoculars, still/digital cameras, and cell phones.
- Prepared detailed and thorough written investigative reports.
- Obtained legal documents in accordance with established statues, laws, and regulations.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND LICENSES:
- Kaplan University, Boca Raton, Florida; completed Crime Scene Technician Certification. . GPA (President’s Honor Roll)
- Private Investigator Certification classes, Seattle, Washington; certified,
- Notary Public State of New Mexico
- Washington State Real Estate School, Seattle, Washington
- Electronics Institute, Kansas City, Missouri; completed Electronics Technician Certification in Computer Resource and Information Management.
Honor Roll (. GPA)
Student Council Treasurer
First Class FCC Licensed, Kansas City, MO
Plan to complete Paralegal Certification in .
OTHER WORK HISTORY:
Advantage Sales & Marketing, Renton, WA/ High Partners, LLC, Auburn, WA, -
Retail Sales (Northern New Mexico territory)
- Developed and maintained sound relationships with store/department managers to effectively meet company and client objectives.
- Practiced in verbal/written communication skills necessary to communicate effectively with ASM management and Clients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in territory management with ability to build rapport with Clients and Customers.
- Competent in completion of accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets and expense reports.
- Consistently achieved above average effectiveness rate on assigned work.
- Skilled at planning and prioritizing to meet deadlines.
- Solicited new business by contacting potential new clients.
- Prepared sales materials and appropriate sales presentations.
- Responded to and solved customer problems that arose, and provided customers with creative ideas for new types of advertising in order to maximize profits.
- Position required analytical skills, a high level of motivation, persuasiveness, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Adaptive Equipment Company/Colorado Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Company, Denver, CO,
Funding Specialist
- Instructed new A/R Representatives in funding procedures, coding, and HIPAA regulations.
- Determined eligibility of clients applying for medical assistance from government and/or commercial insurance companies.
- Funded outpatient rehabilitations services and verified insurance eligibility.
- Billed inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation services on HCFA /UB claim forms
- Reviewed claims for proper ICD-/CPT and HCPC procedure coding.
- Reconciled patient accounts.
- Achieved month-end goals and objectives.
- Posted insurance payments, refunds, returns, and adjustments.
- Prepared/interpreted quality analysis report.
- Communicated with physicians and physical therapists for letters of medical necessity, CMNs, and all other required documentation.
Wilkerson Corporation, Englewood, CO,
Line Supervisor
- Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in the assembly of compressed air treatment components and control products to meet service level commitments.
- Managed and evaluated multiple projects.
- Responsible for employee supervision and personnel management.
Extracurricular activities include running and reading books on a variety of subjects.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
