Lisa Barajas

142 Winter Park Lane, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410

561.685.6687
barajasl@bellsouth.net

CLAIMS PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE ~ CLAIMS ADJUSTER TRAINEE I ~ CLAIMS ADJUSTER

Customer-focused and well organized professional, in search of a challenging yet
rewarding career within the insurance industry to effectively utilize remarkabl
e educational and professional experience. Equipped with proven ability in resol
ving complex problems quickly and efficiently, yet persistently pursuing the mos
t effective and appropriate course of action. Competent in client management, an
alytical research, legal reasoning, and exceptional writing skills. Hardworking
and detail-oriented, coupled with outstanding ability in effectively prioritizin
g and managing a broad range of responsibilities and functions. Expert in workin
g collaboratively with associates based on knowledge, professionalism, and integ
rity, combined with proven expertise in establishing effective and productive wo
rking relationships.
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS WordPerfect, Inte
rnet Explorer, Westlaw, as well as 10-key calculator.
- Prioritize workload and able to juggle multiple tasks. Excel independent
ly or as a team member with established superior judgment and decision-making sk
ills
- Demonstrate capacity to assume challenging roles, work under pressure to
meet deadlines, and produce sustainable results
- Fast learner and highly energetic with earnest drive to learn and apply
innovative ideas to exceed expectations; deeply committed to continuous learning

EDUCATION
KEISER UNIVERSITY ~ West Palm Beach, FL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
MAJOR IN LEGAL, MINOR IN HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION: 2010
Graduated summa cum laude; cumulative GPA of 3.8
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN PARALEGAL STUDIES: 2009
Cumulative GPA of 3.9

RELATED SKILLS
CLIENT RELATIONS/INTERVIEWING STRATEGIES
- Comprehensively conducted initial interviews to all prospective clients,
securing resources to ensure timely resolution of problems and issues
- Established and maintained rapport through providing support to clients
based on knowledge and integrity
- Instrumental in gaining productive client relations; knowledgeable of pr
inciples and processes in providing customer and personnel services
- Interfaced with clients and established positive working relationships w
ith colleagues
RESEARCH ANALYSIS/ RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Competency in researching and investigating of various claims, including
 workers’ compensation, disabilities, along with low and mid-level liabilities
- Performed comprehensive legal research; reviewed and cite checked cases
on Westlaw
- Productively requested medical records; analyzed and arranged documents
in chronological order
- Provided timely response to request for discovery
LEGAL DOCUMENTATION
- Accurately proofread and finalized memorandums prior to addressing to th
e judge on duty
- Held accountable for scheduling and preparing trials
- Drafted motions, orders, pre-trial stipulations, petitions, as well as w
itness and exhibit lists
- Constructed monthly statistical reports and monthly inventory of attorne
y’s files
- In charge of the preparation and development of settle documents
STAFF SUPERVISION/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
- Created and presented new files for Central Staff attorneys
- Planned and organized staffing, as well as coordinated hearings and medi
ations
- Provided witness/exhibit lists for trial and furnished discovery
- Checked and distributed subpoenas for trials
- Provided professional support to various attorneys in trials and court a
s necessary

WORK HISTORY
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PARALEGAL: JUL 2008-PRESENT ~ LAW OFFICE OF JASON J. GOLDSTONE
, PLLC, West Palm Beach, FL
LEGAL/ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY: JUL 1998-JUL 2008 ~ FOURTH DISTRICT COURT OF APP
EAL, West Palm Beach, FL