I wear many different hats at Sammons & Berry.1. Office Manager-Handling day to day operation of the office. Responsible for office staffing and vendors. Developing policy and procedures. Maintain all office equipment including but not limited to minor IT issues.2. Book Keeper--Handle both accounts receivable and payable. Process all incoming settlements for 3,000+ clients on a monthly basis which includes verifying funds in IOLTA account, Preparing checks and settlement statements for all funds received on a monthly basis. Prepare and distribute 1099's. Prepare and distribute payroll. Prepare and distribute funds to vendors when necessary.3. Claims Supervisor--Prepare affidavits for clients. E-file claims with 20+ trust companies. Clear deficiencies within various trusts. Manage claim coordinators. Train coordinators on proper procedures for e-filing claims.

Filed asbestos related claims for retired railroad workers across the United States. Managed the day to day up keep of 2,300+ clients and their claims. Prepared affidavits for clients on 25 separate asbestos bankruptcy trusts, cured deficiencies related to medical or exposure issues, talked to clients on a daily basis to answer questions or concerns about their claim.

Managed the eDiscovery lifecycle (Strategy; Preservation & Collection; Processing; Review and Production) for the firm’s largest, most time sensitive and complex cases. Trained vendors on processing and consistent formatting given regulatory agency and third party standards.• Prepared training manuals on AWS and ECF programs for vendors. Trained vendors on formatting and processing procedures for regulatory agencies and third-party matters. • Coordinated collection and review of electronic media (user docs, e-mails, IM’s and Blackberry) originating from US and international custodians spanning 543 custodians and over 1,000 pieces of media ensuring accurate reporting on each piece of media prior to vendor processing.• Maintained tracking logs for data received and loaded for each engagement. • Provided recommendations on case management best practices. Developed actionable strategies, procedures, and specifications for engagement implementation.• Managed the full lifecycle of the firm’s largest cases from collection through trial. Facilitated communication and collaboration between counsel, eDiscovery consultants, production vendors and custodians. • Supported Litigation Support databases including data and imaged loads, quality control, and troubleshooting resulting in high quality deliverables and seemless integration into the review platform. • Teamed with internal and external counsel to define requirements, organize and manage evidence and case-related documentation.

Filed legal documents with Federal, District and County Courts; corresponded with clients and opposing counsel; maintained all office billing; prepared trial folders for general civil and employment cases; conducted interviews with potential new clients and potential employees; supervised clerical staff and contract workers; and performed general research.