Beth D. Nier Email & Phone Number

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

Manage small claims lawsuits and other civil lawsuits, attend virtual hearings, and manage handling of arbitration demands and 93A (MA Consumer Protection Act) demands. Partner and assist MSO with resolution of BBB/regulatory complaints, attorney demands and customer complaints.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

I manage small claims lawsuits and some civil lawsuits. I've also handled General Liability small claims lawsuits; I attend virtual court hearings; manage arbitration demands/complaints and 93A (MA Consumer Protection Act).

Elgin, Illinois

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

2018 to 2017 Litigation Claims Coordinator, Law Department-Legal Operations* Managed litigation intake, including opening new matters in database management systems (Tymetrics and Tlex)* Research general information and assigning new matters to defense counsel* Acknowledged, reviewed and handled Sears and Kmart bankruptcy notices, eminent domain notices, garnishment notices, business and property liens/levies and other tax litigation* Responded to internal communications: Regulatory Reports, Help Ticket, general legal emails and efaxes submitted by field personnel with regulatory issues, fines and general legal questions* Reviewed all subpoenas for either assignment and/or handling2017 to 2007 Litigation Claims Coordinator, Risk Management-General Liability * Created litigation intake process* Provided training to Sedgwick (Third Party Administrator (TPA)), defense counsel and SHC associates of basic handling of SHC general liability and workers’ compensation lawsuits* Created and provided training on data management system (Tlex)* Created process for Sedgwick requesting vendor contracts, certificate of insurance (COI) and other miscellaneous requests* Responsible for responding to general liability questions and and inquiries requested through email, hotline and internal communication* Created process and managed cash/gift cards settlements for general liability claims and lawsuits* Responsible for maintaining defense counsel approve list* Designed and created changes to Tlex to better enhance system for SHC associate, Sedgwick and defense counsel* Initially responsible for reporting pharmacy incidents National Association of Board of Pharmacy

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

2007 to 2002 Assistant Paralegal, Law Department-Off-Mall/Marketing/Escalated Customer Complaint (ECC)* Point of contact paralegal for Off-Mall business; assisted with legal issues* Created form utilized as an aid to research how to obtain a business license, grand openings, liquor license, etc. that was specifically created when opening Sears Grand store format* Point of contact paralegal reviewing advertisement for Off-Mall business, various catalogs, and other miscellaneous ads* Reviewed and handled Sears retail attorney demand letters and attorney general disputes as well as mediated and arbitrated retail disputes* Point of contact with updating data management system (CCMS PeopleSoft)

Hoffman Estates

2002 to 2000 Administrative Assistant, Law Department-Retail Opertions * Provided administrative support to Retail Operations team* Assisted with contract review* Published communication to Sears retail stores monthly legal notices; ADA postings, what to do when receiving a legal notice/document; employment postings, etc.* Assisted with creating Law Department orientation for new associates

Elgin, Illinois

2000 to 1999 Human Resources* Prepared severance packages for associates company-wide* Supported Human Resource Director with benefit inquires, as well as provided benefit seminars* Conducted new hire interviews and employment testing1999 to 1997 Human Resources, Employee Relations* Coordinated and maintained the Substance Abuse Program, including facilitated random drug testing company-wide* Assisted in preparation of EEOC-1 reports and Affirmative Action questionnaires* Updated and maintained HR policies for corporate, field and facilities