Lashaira B. Lymon

(224) 302-8222

Lawyer_lashaira@yahoo.com

 

 EDUCATION:

 

 Minnesota School of Business (ABA approved) July 2009 – June 2011  

Associates in Applied Science in Paralegal Studies     Richfield, MN                                                                                                                                          

Relevant Courses of Study:  Business Communication, Legal Terminology, Medical Terminology, MS Office Applications, Real Estate, Family Law, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Law Offices Procedures and Technology, etc.

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

 

Seyfarth Shaw Law Office (Temp)February 2014 – October 2014

New Business Intake Specialist/ Paralegal/ Conflicts Assistant                  Chicago, IL                                                           

(Employment and Labor Law)

 

·   Review, enter, and correct daily timekeeper entries associated with exceptions rate codes.

·   Open new and terminate old timekeepers in Elite.

·   Review and edit proformas in response to attorney and secretary requests

·   Assure accuracy of client billing and payment terms, discount arrangements, lawyer and client preferences while managing the complete billing process for assigned lawyers

·   Assist in all phases of discovery and trial preparation

·   Assist with document reviews, large document productions, deposition preparation and trial exhibits

·   Preparation of witness files and review testimony for relevance to specific facts and issues

·   Bates labeling of documents requested

·   Assisting creating and maintaining databases in Excel, Ringtail, or similar software programs, for use in management of complex litigation and large discovery matters

·   Write, edit and finalize correspondence, memorandum and other legal documents

·   Document organization, analysis and case outlining

·   As needed, maintain calendar and deadline relationship

·   Assist in the identification of potential conflicts of interest (through conflicts management and clearance database InSeyt and Compliguard Analyze systems)

·   Assist with any additional duties related to the resolution and clearance of conflicts of interest issues as assigned

·   Process client matter revisions, ensure database is updated with appropriate and valid information (such as subsidiaries and affiliates)

·   Review and process additional party, reopen, and change requests

·   General administrative duties including proofreading and filing

·   Review and process additional party, reopen, and change requests

·   Strict attention to detail and strong organizational skills

·   Open/Close  and update client/ matters utilizing conflicts management system Elite and LegalKey

 

 

 

 

 

 

Always Best Care (Home Health Care)January 2013 – April 2013

Staffing Coordinator (Remote) / Home Health AideRoseville, CA

 

·   Organized and prepared work schedules for employees

·   Assisted clients at residence/ nursing home with everyday living task: hygiene, dressing, medication reminder and disbursement

·   Ran errands, housekeeping, companionship,  mail distribution, preparation of meals

·   Approved and scheduled time off for employees and ensured vacant positions are filled

·   Created and maintained daily staffing reports, which included verifying employees' work hours, requested time off, as well as job vacancies

·   Verified employee work hours with the payroll department

·   Assisted in the orientation of new employees, explained the requirements of work shifts and hours, trained new employees on systems or programs used to report work hours

·   Performed administrative tasks, assisted human resources staff with their daily activities

·   Utilized home health care systems - Santrax and Telephony

 

 

Garvey McNeil & Associates, S.C.      August 2012 – February 2013 Paralegal                                                                                                                    Madison, WI

 

(Practice Areas: Litigation & General Practice, Civil, Criminal Law, Environmental & Land Use, Family Law, Labor, Employee Rights, etc.)

 

·   Filed documents with different levels of courts, state and federal (electronically/hardcopy)

·   Organized memos, digests, and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation

·   Prepared pleadings - complaints, motions, summons, supporting affidavits, subpoenas; property transfers

·   Update and assure accuracy of firm docket daily

·   Organized, reviewed, and analyzed documents for production

·   Prepared trial books, discovery/ interrogatory requests and responses, indexed

·   A/ R, A/P, account reconciliation 

·   Prepared/responded to correspondence between client, opposing counsel, and courts

·   Calendaring and Docketing

·   Utilized legal databases to conduct legal research (local, state, and federal court rules)   and billing software - Westlaw, LexisNexis, FindLaw, Timeslips

·   Utilized numerous computer applications - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Filmmaker Pro, Adobe, and PDF converter

·   Assisted attorneys with daily tasks, answered phones and performed administrative functions, copied, scanned, faxed, and distributed mail

 

 

Hidden Valley Chiropractic Clinic         January 2010 – January 2011                                                                                                                                                                 Medical Administrative Assistant                                                         Burnsville, MN

 

·         Manage all aspects of patient compliance and rescheduling, as well as assisting practice    with new patient growth through internal referrals

·         Various administrative duties, such as data entry, maintaining inventory, scanning, filing, confirmation calls, etc.

·         Set up patients on various physiotherapy modalities,  as directed by the Doctor

·         Supply superior customer service

·         Interview patients to obtain medical information

·         Completion of records records request

·         Health insurance verification, collections, and billing

·         Track patient visits, office statistics, input and create patients schedule, keep patients on track with recommended care

 

SKILLS

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·   Excellent interpersonal skills; friendly and engaging

·   Ability to problem solve in a strong, confident manner

·   Ability to work well under pressure

·   Ability to handle high volume of work and multi-task a variety of assignments, as well as recognize priorities and manage time effectively to meet deadlines

·   Ability to function on an independent basis

·   A/R, A/P, account reconciliation

·   Type 55 wpm/10 key

·   Experienced in numerous computer applications; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Citrix, FoxPro and Filemaker Pro, Adobe, PDF Converter, Lotus Notes, Santrax, Telephony)