Claudia Jackson

15889 Preston Road #1118

Dallas, TX 75248
(214) 484-3747
(215)584-1991
EMPLOYMENT
PARALEGAL
MAY 2009 - PRESENT
Frenkel & Frenkel, Dallas, Texas
Position Held: Paralegal Involved in all aspects of files: preparation of legal
documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals and disbursement statements; pr
eparation of affidavits, motions, settlement brochures and other documents, and
file pleadings with the court clerk; gather and analyze research data, such as s
tatutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents; gather and interpret
medical records and reports and provide written evaluation for attorneys. Inte
rview clients, witnesses and experts to gather information for trial; gathering
of information and materials through pleadings and legal research. Extensive us
e and knowledge of "Needles" case management program.
PARALEGAL SUPERVISOR J
ANUARY 1994 - FEB 2009
Stark & Stark, P.C., Princeton, New Jersey
Position Held: Paralegal supervisor, from June 2003 to February 2009 to sharehol
der running plaintiff personal injury practice with 300 to 350 active files. Inv
olved in all aspects of files: draft pleadings; daily interaction with clients;
meetings with attorneys, physicians, insurance adjusters and expert witnesses; p
reparation of clients and expert witnesses for testimony at depositions and tria
ls; completion of settlement disbursements, settlement letters, friendly package
s and arbitration packages. Gathering of information and materials through plead
ings and legal research; knowledgeable in all aspects of New Jersey Personal Inj
ury Protection. Extensive telephone work and client contact. Training of secreta
ries and paralegals. Extensive use and knowledge of "Needles" case management pr
ogram.
Position Held: Legal Secretary J
ANUARY 1994 - JUNE 2003
Lead secretary to shareholder running plaintiff personal injury practice with 30
0 to 350 active files. Involved in all aspects of files: opening files and enter
ing information into the computer; obtaining records; completing settlement lett
ers, complaints, motions, friendly packages and arbitration packages; filing all
court documents; scheduling all appearances and appointments; completion of set
tlement disbursements; and closing files. Extensive telephone work and client co
ntact. Contact with doctors' offices regarding PIP payments, medical records, na
rrative reports and video depositions. Training of other secretaries and paraleg
als. Extensive use and knowledge of "Needles" case management program.
CONTRACTS MANAGER SEPTEMBER 1993 - DEC
EMBER 1993
Malhotra & Associates ,Cranbury, New Jersey
Maintained all telecommunication contracts. International communications to exp
edite contracts.
LEGAL SECRETARY
JANUARY 1991 - AUGUST 1993
Goldman & Rubin, Attorneys at Law, Princeton, New Jersey
Supported defense, personal injury litigation practice representing major insura
nce companies.
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN PARALEGAL STUDIES, Bucks County Community College, Newtown,
Pennsylvania
LEGAL SECRETARY CERTIFICATE, Cittone Institute,Edison, New Jersey
SKILLS
* Proficient with WordPerfect, Word
* Proficient with Needles
* Lexis/Nexis
* Westlaw
* Switchboard
* Law Library Research
* Excellent organization skills
* Excellent telephone and people skills
* Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure to successfully meet sh
ort deadlines
* Ability to work as a team player
* Excellent absentee record
* Experienced, conscientious worker with highly regarded work ethics
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST