• Worked as a contract paralegal at the law office of Lamar Clemons, which specializes in insurance defense. Drafted letters to defendants and clients notifying them of trial dates, mediation dates, deposition dates, summarizing discovery, and generally keeping them up to date regarding important information for their case. Additionally drafted discovery summary letters in Microsoft Word based on notes written by the attorney. Drafted letters to opposing counsel regarding settlements, requests, and other issues. Drafted answers to plaintiffs’ petitions, as well as responses to requests for disclosure. Also drafted supplemental responses to requests for disclosure when additional information was received.• Gained experience using the Amicus software to schedule and keep track of important deadlines, and notifying others about them in a timely manner. Updated Amicus with new client information and important dates when necessary. Organized all new client files. Proofread all discovery going out to opposing counsel, including requests for admissions, requests for production, interrogatories, and all related documents. Proofread all other legal documents and letters for typos and inaccurate information.• Scanned incoming documents and letters, then placed them in the proper physical and electronic folders. Submitted billing affidavits and medical records to expert witnesses. Submitted direct written question request forms to The Legal Connection to gain access to billing, medical and radiological documents important to our cases. Kept a neat and organized desk, and had all supplies available for other members of the team if necessary. • Gained experience using Tab3 to bill clients. Used the proper legal codes and language when explaining each bill. Used the proper legal codes for billing expenses such as travel and postage.

• Worked at the law offices of Phelan & Bay, PLLC. Alphabetized the legal files for their old clients. Searched to see if they were still alive. Tracked down their current addresses and updated them in the system. Identified original documents so they could be returned to the clients. Wrote letters to clients.