Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in legal research, document drafting, and case management. Proven ability to analyze complex legal and medical documents and maintain organized case tracking to ensure timely task completion.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Legal Coordinator
Yoshihiro Katsuura M.D.
Novato
11.2025 - Current
Identified and analyzed legal documents, and discoveries.
Draft and prepare medical legal reporting such as IME, QME.
Correspond with legal offices for scheduling patient visits.
Review and summarize legal and medical documents.
Maintain and update medical calendaring.
Maintain an organized system for tracking active cases to ensure timely completion of tasks utilizing Microsoft Excel.
Senior Paralegal
McDonald Law Corporation
Concord
08.2005 - 07.2015
Managed workflow and calendar appearances for two busy attorneys.
Experienced in taking depositions, e-filing documents, drafting and completing Appellate documents such as Petition for Writ and Answer to Petition for Writ.
Attended various insurance conferences for our office concerning strict insurance reporting guidelines.
Expedited case preparation by assisting attorneys in obtaining subrogation evidence.
Trained new staff and secretaries.
Managed e-filing system log-in and training of e-filing procedures in our office.
Document Reproduction
Zandonella Court Reporting Service
Concord
03.2005 - 08.2005
Performed copying, scanning, and correlation of documents.
Assembled and bound deposition transcripts.
Preparation of Proofs of Service, ensured all parties in cases were included in service.
Performed quality control of documents and deposition transcripts before service.
Collaborated on A/B tests, increased click-through.
Administrative Assistant
Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi
Redding
04.2000 - 02.2005
Copied case files and assembled exhibits for legal proceedings, ensuring accurate and timely preparation for court.
Performed daily filing of court documents at Court Clerk's office and local WCAB.
Managed mail room operations and processed incoming mail for attorneys and staff, facilitating efficient communication within the firm.
Executed filing, ran errands, and coordinated supply orders for the firm, maintaining a well-stocked kitchen and organized workspace.
Assisted legal secretaries and paralegals with medical records management. Reviewed and reported on subrogation.
Performed data entry for initial incoming case files, and general reception.
Education
Paralegal -
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA
04-2007
Skills
Legal research
Document drafting
Case management
Medical reporting
Client communication
Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient at case management, document drafting of pleadings, Appellate filings and discovery material
Medical Advocacy & Legal Administrative Assistant at Christina Pendleton & AssociatesMedical Advocacy & Legal Administrative Assistant at Christina Pendleton & Associates