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Indira Karan

Indira Karan

Bay Point

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented paralegal with 18+ years of experience in Personal Injury, Property, Probate, Employment, Criminal, and Family Law. Proven ability to manage legal projects, conduct legal research, and draft legal documents. Seeking a challenging role with opportunities for professional development. Exceptional at managing client relationships, conducting legal research, and preparing for hearings and trials.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator

Caribbean's South American Hispanic Counsel
Bay Point
10.2023 - Current
  • Answer a high volume of phone calls with warmth and professionalism.
  • Schedule appointments and manage team calendars.
  • Provide general office and administrative support.
  • Assist with bookkeeping and data entry (experience with QuickBooks is strongly preferred).
  • Use our CRM system to track customer information and job progress.
  • Maintain accurate records, and assist with basic reporting.
  • Support cross-functional tasks and pitch in where needed. Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times, as required by company policy or legal regulations.
  • Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion, without compromising quality.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. Assess customer complaints and conduct effective resolutions with minimal customer impact.
  • Improved employee productivity with effective time management strategies for daily tasks.
  • Managed human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee evaluations, for optimal team performance.
  • Maintaining client relations as the first point of contact.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Richard Celler Legal, P.A.
Davie
09.2020 - 09.2023
  • Analyzed case information to identify pertinent issues to admiDocument review for responsiveness to discovery requests, identification of privileged or confidential materials, and support of key facts or concepts
  • Discovery (organization of client documents, privilege review, Bates stamping and preparation of document productions, analysis and coding of construction project files, preparation of attorney binders)
  • Deposition preparation and exhibit management
  • Coordinating and tracking files and invoices with/to consultants and vendors
  • File and Case Management (maintaining complex case files and indices for pleadings, discovery, witnesses, and exhibits)
  • Trial preparation and participation
  • Basic legal research, administrative claims, in civil complaints for litigation such as: Summons and Complaint, Judgments, Satisfaction of Judgments, Judgment after Inquest, Stipulation of Settlement, Confession of Judgment, Preparation and Execution of Income and Property Execution, and Bank Subpoenas.
  • Legal research software (LexisNexis, Westlaw), document management systems (e.g., DocuSign), case management software, Microsoft Office suite.
  • Interviewed clients for supporting documents in lawsuit including but not limited to responses to discovery.
  • Assisted in the preparation of cases for trial, including gathering evidence, organizing exhibits, and preparing witness statements.
  • Assist attorney with legal matters and preparation for weekly meetings regarding upcoming events of things to do on all cases to ensure we did not miss anything.
  • Managed high-volume workload of 60 cases while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.

Paralegal

Moraitis & Raimondi, P.A.
Fort Lauderdale
05.2018 - 09.2020
  • Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, such as petitions, motions, and discovery requests, related to family law cases.
  • Conduct thorough document review and proofreading to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
  • Interview clients and witnesses to gather the necessary information for case preparation.
  • Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and easily accessible.
  • Draft correspondence and legal documents with attention to detail.
  • Conduct legal research as needed to support case strategies and litigation efforts.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, courts, and other parties involved in family law matters.
  • Assist in trial preparation by compiling evidence, and organizing exhibits for court presentations.
  • Entering billable time, preparing check requests, and processing expense reports.

Education

Computer Graphic

Silicon Valley College
Walnut Creek, CA

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Client relations
  • E-filing
  • Case management software
  • Legal software proficiency
  • Contract review and management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Self-sufficiency
  • Technology proficiency
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Customer relationship management
  • Record keeping
  • Employee onboarding
  • Dictation

Timeline

Administrator

Caribbean's South American Hispanic Counsel
10.2023 - Current

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Richard Celler Legal, P.A.
09.2020 - 09.2023

Paralegal

Moraitis & Raimondi, P.A.
05.2018 - 09.2020

Computer Graphic

Silicon Valley College

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