Alyssa Arreguin
Sherman Oaks
Summary
Workers’ compensation professional with 8 years of experience providing support to attorneys, adjusters, management, and legal teams. Experienced in case management, client communication, EAMS filings, QME processes, medical record coordination, and litigation support. Seeking a legal position where I can utilize my experience, contribute to a successful team, and continue to grow professionally.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
The Law Offices of Robert Ozeran
Northridge, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted the case manager with a high-volume caseload.
- Communicate with clients to provide case updates and answer questions.
- Work closely with adjusters, defense attorneys, and medical providers to obtain records, authorizations, and other case/claim information.
- Prepare and process subpoena requests.
- Conduct client intakes and gather information to open new cases.
- Manage the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) process from start to finish, including requesting QME panels, striking panels, scheduling appointments, preparing and serving notices, and drafting advocacy letters.
- Coordinate cross-examinations by scheduling participants and ensure all necessary documents are prepared.
- E-file trial exhibits, DORs, C&R's agreements, petitions, Notices of Hearing, Minutes of Hearing, and other legal documents through EAMS and Merus Case.
Legal Secretary
Llarena, Murdock, Lopez & Aziz, APC
Sherman Oaks, CA
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported attorneys with high-volume caseloads and demanding billable hour requirements.
- Managed attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, personal matters and other case-related deadlines.
- Drafted, revised, and finalized client correspondence regarding billing and case matters.
- Drafted and revised legal pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
- Organized and reviewed medical records for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) medical addendums and evaluations.
- Prepared professional legal correspondence and case documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
Legal Secretary
Coleman Chavez & Associate’s
Encino, CA
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed case work from inception through resolution for associate attorneys.
- Prepared and electronically filed Compromise & Release (C&R) documents, Declarations of Readiness to Proceed (DORs), trial exhibits, petitions, requests, Answers to Applications, objections, and other legal documents via EAMS.
- Coordinated depositions, including scheduling and document preparation.
- Scheduled Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) and Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) appointments.
- Coordinated Primary Treating Physician (PTP) appointments through the Medical Provider Network (MPN).
- Revised and mailed advocacy letters, interrogatories, and medical addendum requests.
- Managed attorney calendars, deadlines, and case reminders to ensure timely filings and case progression.
Case Manager
The Law of Offices of Robert Ozeran
Valley Village, CA
12.2018 - 06.2022
- Managed workers' compensation cases from client intake through resolution, ensuring timely case progression and effective client service.
- Prepared and electronically filed Applications for Adjudication through MerusCase.
- Coordinated Primary Treating Physician (PTP) treatment on a lien basis or within the Medical Provider Network (MPN), including preparing and completing4600 requests.
- Maintained regular communication with clients by providing case status updates and addressing questions and concerns.
- Initiate panel requests (Form 106) and strikes on panel. Set QME appointment agree to AME’s as well as serving notices.
- Initiated Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel requests (Form 106), processed panel strikes, scheduled QME appointments, coordinated Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) examinations, and served all required notices.
- Negotiated settlements with defendants and insurance carriers.
Education
GED Certification -
Reseda, CASkills
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
- Professional telephone etiquette
- Efficient time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to alphabetize, collate, and organize legal documents
- EAMS and electronic filing (E-filing)
- Fast learner with the ability to adapt to new processes
Timeline
Legal Assistant
The Law Offices of Robert Ozeran
02.2024 - Current
Legal Secretary
Llarena, Murdock, Lopez & Aziz, APC
09.2023 - 02.2024
Legal Secretary
Coleman Chavez & Associate’s
06.2022 - 10.2023
Case Manager
The Law of Offices of Robert Ozeran
12.2018 - 06.2022