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A Paralegal or related position where I will use my extensive research, analytical and communication abilities to provide quality legal service to clients.
Litigation Paralegal : Antheil Maslow and MacMinn, LLP, Doylestown, PA
Compiled initial information for new cases and followed-up with appropriate parties for updates as necessary, handling approximately 50 on-going cases yearly. Located, organized and prepared documents and demonstrative evidence for depositions and trial. Coordinated with expert and fact witnesses. Scheduled and coordinated client meetings, court hearings and depositions. Interviewed clients ; propounded and answered discovery. Drafted motions and gathered supporting documentation. Negotiated settlements with insurance claim representatives.
Handled personal injury pre-litigation caseload which resulted in $100000 fees yearly.
Researched application of NJ limited tort statute in PA.
Compiled and analyzed information regarding malfunction theory and interrelation of design/installation defect claim in product liability claims.
Paralegal : Law Office of Fred Barakat, Chadds Ford, PA
Updated approximately 70 clients regarding their cases or claims. Provided legal assistance for personal injury claims/cases in medical malpractice, general liability, workers compensation, automobile, product liability and family law cases. Conducted initial interview with clients and held subsequent meetings as needed.
Assisted in preparation of appellate briefs that resulted in overturning defense verdicts and granting new trials.
Conducted legal research on issues involving admissibility of opposing party s prior expert witness testimony.
Consultant : Prudential Insurance Company, Horsham, PA
Provided legal assistance on individual insurance products involving beneficiary disputes, insurance policy language, subpoenas, garnishments and litigation management. Wrote case status reports.
Disability Consultant : John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, West Chester, PA
Provided advice on legal sufficiency of LTD/STD claim determinations to ensure ERISA and policy compliance. Assisted claimants with Social Security Disability claims. Developed claims manuals in accordance with contractual agreements.
Decreased bad faith claim litigation from approximately 20 per year to 1 annually.
Increased Social Security Disability recipients by 20%, reducing company exposure.
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Professional Liability Section : Resolution Trust Corporation, Valley Forge, PA
Investigated civil claims and litigation management against officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, appraisers and fidelity bonds of failed savings and loans institutions. Managed litigation involving hundreds of millions of dollars. Monitored case budgeting and payment authorization in accordance with statutory guidelines. Cooperated with myriad other federal agencies. Coordinated professional liability section response to FOIA Freedom of Information Act requests on Valley Forge institutions.
Upheld agency policy regarding outside counsel billing requirements despite substantial pressure to disregard same and approve billings.
Paralegal : CIGNA Corporation, Philadelphia, PA
Assisted counsel in commercial cases involving reinsurance, agent/broker disputes, insurer insolvency, regulatory affairs and investigations. Managed cases, budgeting.


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