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- 1. Craig H. Prince 3287 W. Sierra Drive Thousand Oaks, California 91362 (805) 551-4528 - Cell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-prince-a0150611 ______________________________________________________________________________ EXPERIENCE: Caregiver 6/2010-12/2015 Took care of all facets for my Mother suffering from Dementia. Contract Assignment in various law offices 3/2009 – 6/2010 Civil law legal assistant assignments on short temporary assignments Meyers McConnell – West Los Angeles, CA 11/2007 – 2/2009 Paralegal ? Research legal cases and public records using Lexis Nexis ? Prepare subpoenas to request depositions and produce documents ? Summarize deposition transcripts. ? Analyze and summarize medical and employment records. ? Prepare client status reports. ? Prepare letters to subrogated carriers and claimants ? Negotiate small claims settlements for kerosene heaters and pain relief patch clients. Jackson & Wallace, LLP – Sherman Oaks, CA 02/2005 – 11/2007 Paralegal ? Interview insured clients to obtain discovery responses to Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Demand for Production of Documents. Revise responses and enter responses into system database. ? Review, analyze, and summarize plaintiff’s medical records for status reports to adjusters and counsel in preparation for mediation and trial. ? Prepare propounding discovery to opposing counsel. ? Prepare trial timelines, case management statements and notice of depositions when requested. Early, Maslach & Rudnicki - Los Angeles, CA 04/2001 – 01/2005 Paralegal ? Interview insured clients to obtain discovery responses to Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Demands for Production of Documents. Revise responses and enter into mainframe computer system. ? Draft various motions as needed such as Motions to Compel, Motions to Consolidate and Motions to Transfer to Limited Jurisdiction. ? Interface and collaborate with Attorneys and Paralegals to resolve complex legal issues. ? Attend MCLE seminars as part of the Continuing Legal Education Program. Mendes & Mount, LLP – Los Angeles, CA 09/1999 – 04/2001 Paralegal ? Responsible for voluminous document organization in complex asbestos litigation and aviation litigation. ? Perform focused legal research; conduct expert witness interviews. ? Track case expenses and reserves; perform accounts payable functions. ? Conduct electronic database searches to retrieve pertinent documents for depositions, hearings and trials. ? Calendar legal documents; provide general assistance in litigation.
- 2. Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, LLP – Los Angeles, CA 12/1995 - 08/ 1999 Paralegal/Case Assistant ? Responsible for creating document binders for depositions, mediations, hearings and trials. ? Conducted electronic database searches to retrieve pertinent documents. ? Processed and mailed related documents and correspondence to clients’ in-house counsel to keep them informed of case progress. ? Assisted in court filings of various pleadings and motions. ? Performed focused legal research; general assistance in litigation EDUCATION: Certificate In Litigation - With Honors UCLA Extension Attorney Assistant Training Program - ABA Approved Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration California State University, Northridge SKILLS: Experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal with excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills. ? Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS WordPerfect, Legal Key, Abacus Law, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw on-line research and Concordance. ? Strong accounting and computer aptitude. ? Professional telephone manner; 10-key. ? Experience in various filing systems.