VIRGINIJA PALSHMITAITE

3168 Diablo Road

Lafayette, CA 94549

virginijap@yahoo.com

630.825.5622

I am dedicated, resourceful, and accomplished paralegal with extensive experience in complex

personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, insurance defense, premises security,

construction, workers’ compensation, transportation, product liability, professional negligence,

real-estate, divorce and property subrogation cases. Solid research, writing, and advocacy skills

result from my studies and work experience. Self motivated, responsible, efficient, and reliable

professional, who works as team player and seeks an environment that values my skills. I am

well organized enabling me to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.

Excellent oral and

written communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and can maintain the highest level of

confidentiality. Completely proficient in Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, Excel, PowerPoint,

Photoshop, Outlook, Portable Document Formatting (PDF), REM; Westlaw, LexisNexis,

Humminbird and internet research.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Fisher Kanaris, P.C., Chicago, IL

Paralegal

• Prepared “file ready" pleadings, motions, correspondence and discovery;

• Compiled and prepared discovery responses;

• Abstracted medical records and deposition transcripts;

• Prepare exhibits and other demonstrative evidence for use at trial;

• Categorized and interpret data; reviewed and analyzed reports, responses and records

produced by opposing counsel;

• Conducted legal research and investigations as needed;

• Coordinated requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent

communication with client, claims and full partnership with attorney through end of case;

• Conducted extensive legal research; and

• Prepared mediation and trial binders.

Friedman & Feiger, LLP, Dallas, TX

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

January, 2012 - September, 2013

• Prepared legal briefs, court subpoenas, spreadsheets and other office-related letters;

• Reviewed motions and filed various pleadings in various courts;

• Answered discovery, reviewed medical records;

• Organized and maintained all legal files kept on-site, maintained electronic-filing databases;

• Provided lawyers with direct assistance, such as helping with research for cases, gathering

necessary documents for trials and submitting paperwork to courthouses;

• Scheduled client appointments, answered calls;

• Data Management: opened new files, set-up client information, tracked shipments, placed

orders, tracked client accounts; and

• Performed general clerical duties including: filing, e-filing though PACER and ProDoc,

photocopying, faxing, mailing, e-mailing and answering telephones

September, 2013 - Present

Law Offices of Lowell D. Snorf, III, Chicago, IL

Paralegal

January, 2007 - July, 2011

• Attended state and federal court hearings including motions, case management conferences,

and status calls

• Drafted complaints, motions, notices, subpoenas, orders, and memoranda

• Created scene diagrams and trial exhibits

• Prepared evidence for hearings and trials

• Reviewed and investigated criminal/civil investigation

• Conducted case file investigation and witness location

• Reviewed surveillance videos

• Transcribed and distributed all business correspondence

• Abstracted medical records and deposition transcripts

• Composed jury instructions

• Assisted in both jury and bench trials

• Drafted legal briefs, narratives, and summaries

• Attended fact, medical, and expert witness depositions

• Managed office including taxes, accounts payable and receivable; ensured office profitability

• Maintained daily operations, including scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings,

conferences and events

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice

  · Dean’s List

TRAINING

2008: Litigation Skills for Legal Staff certification

2012: Top 7 DEA Candidate

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Multi-lingual: fluent in both Lithuanian and Russian

July, 2007