JENNIFER C.

ELLIOTT
4022 PAXTON AVE., APT. A
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45209
(513) 871-1457 Home
(513) 608-3620 Cell
jecffad2@westpost.net
Objective
Position as a full time Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Professional Summary
Over 7 years experience as a plaintiffs' paralegal. Experience in medical malpr
actice/wrongful death, personal injury, Social Security disability, Workers' Com
pensation, intentional torts, general civil litigation, and probate. Gathered,
reviewed, and maintained up-to-date medical and billing records of personal inju
ry and Workers' Compensation clients. Analyzed medical records and information
provided by Social Security disability clients, drafted summaries of conditions
and medical history. Gained competence in matching specific conditions to Socia
l Security regulations in order to obtain successful results at hearing. My two
strongest attributes are my desire to accept responsibility and my desire to he
lp clients, as well as my employer. B.A., Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Legal Assisting Technology Post Grad Certificate, University of Cincinnati, Cinc
innati, Ohio. Warm, dependable, and hardworking.

Employment Experience
Legal Secretary
Goeke & Goeke, Cincinnati, OH 2010-present
* Organized all computer documents from an alphabetical listing into virtual cli
ent files
* Use Perfect Form to open Estates and prepare forms to be filed at Hamilton Cou
nty Probate Court
Paralegal
Namanworth & Smith, LLC 2001-2009
* Read and reviewed 17 depositions in a medical malpractice case. Gleaned relev
ant information and drafted summaries.
* Performed Internet research and located the defendant in a personal injury cas
e. Thus, we were able to perfect service on her, bringing the lawsuit to a succ
essful conclusion and reaching settlement.
* Performed Internet research for a medical malpractice case and found a crucial
document that was used to impeach a defendant in our case, leading to successfu
l resolution and settlement of over $550,000.
* Took the initiative to always work the day after Thanksgiving boxing all compl
eted files for storage. Later, scanned completed files to computer to create a
digital filing system.
* Analyzed medical records and information provided by Social Security disabilit
y clients. Drafted summaries of conditions and medical histories. Gained compe
tence in matching specific medical conditions to Social Security regulations in
order to obtain successful result at hearing.
* Gathered, reviewed, and maintained up-to-date medical and billing records of p
ersonal injury and Workers' Compensation clients.
English Teacher
Cincilingua International Language Center, Cincinnati, OH 2000-2001
* Taught adult students English using a one-on-one approach. Asked questions an
d carefully listened to students' answers to evaluate language ability. My teac
hing approach depended upon the student's ability. Basic level students were ta
ught grammar, while upper level students were taught idiomatic expressions.
* Assigned daily homework to help engage the students in learning English. Corr
ected homework and answered questions.
Education
Legal Assisting Technology Post Grad Certificate, University of Cincinnati, Cinc
innati, Ohio
B.A., Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio