John Um Email & Phone Number

Irvine, Ca, Us

Diamond Bar, California

Independently managed a highly productive caseload of over 100 Workers’ Compensation claims in varying complexity, severity, and specialization throughout all courts. Conducted legal research and writing to address issues. Handled all aspects of litigation from intake to settlement or trial. Drafted legal pleadings, motions, briefs, opinions, settlement agreements, and other documents. Participated in judicial and administrative hearings and trials in various venues. Provided factual and legal recommendations and case analysis to Claims and clients regarding insurance coverage and liability issues and achieved positive outcomes. Ensured customer service to clients by building strong business partner relationships, proactively communicating information, responding to client inquiries, and following client protocols. Stayed up to date with changes to the law, local rules, and procedures in the legal and insurance industry. Prepared and conducted training sessions for claims adjusters and other departments.

Performed legal research and drafted memoranda, reports, and court filings for the Workers’ Compensation practice area. Reviewed incoming cases to provide case analysis and strategy. Assisted in discovery by reviewing medical reports, transcripts, and surveillance.

Downtown, Los Angeles, Ca

Performed legal research in preparation of legal briefs, opinions, and similar documents. Preparation of legal memoranda summarizing studies of court decisions, state statutes, county ordinances, and legal opinions on issues regarding Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence. Assisted attorneys prepare for trial by reviewing and summarizing evidence, contacting witnesses and victims, and other case management duties. Improved oral advocacy skills by attending and observing attorneys at hearings and trials.

Served as a communication link between the campus community and university police, fire and medical personnel. Patrolled the university campus, including campus dormitories, apartments, libraries, and office buildings, to provide safety, security and crime deterrence for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Reported suspicious activities to the police department. Inspected school buildings to ensure they were secure during off-hours. Improved communication and law enforcement skills through observation of on-duty officers.

Juris Doctor, Law

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology