ALAINA BERRY
Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd
Glen Carbon
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal with experience working in fast-paced and demanding environments. I’m comfortable adapting to change, managing multiple priorities, and handling detailed information while staying organized and accurate. I’m always looking for opportunities to grow my skills, take on more responsibility, and continue developing professionally. I bring a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a problem-solving mindset to every role.
Work History
Litigation Legal Assistant
3 Months- Support attorneys exclusively on mesothelioma and asbestos-related litigation matters.
- Manage multiple attorneys’ calendars and coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, and other time-sensitive matters.
- Track and manage deadlines to support timely completion of case-related tasks and filings.
- Book and coordinate attorney travel arrangements.
- Conduct case audits to ensure files, pleadings, and case materials are organized and up to date.
- Draft and file deposition notices for Madison County, Illinois matters.
- Communicate directly with clients to provide case updates and schedule meetings.
- Coordinate with paralegals to support case management and day-to-day litigation needs.
- Organize and maintain firm materials and case documents using Filevine.
Litigation Paralegal
1 Year 10 Months- Manage active litigation caseloads while ensuring compliance with court rules, procedures, and deadlines.
- Draft, review, and e-file pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, and discovery documents.
- Bates number document production and assist with document organization and review.
- Prepare deposition exhibits, trial binders, and pre-trial materials.
- Order, track, and organize medical records and billing statements from multiple providers.
- Coordinate medical provider, expert, and deposition invoices for processing.
- Maintain multi-attorney calendars and coordinate hearings and depositions.
- Communicate with defense counsel, medical providers, clients, and court clerks as needed.
Paralegal
1 Year 1 Month- Concurrent role; split workdays between the shared office with Finney Injury Law.
- Opened and managed insurance claims with multiple carriers.
- Obtained police reports, medical records, and billing documentation.
Office Coordinator
1 Year 7 Months- Part-time role concurrent with return to legal practice.
- Redesigned filing and organizational systems for employee and client records.
- Planned and executed a community networking and marketing event.
- Managed company credit card responsibilities.
- Managed office supply inventory by monitoring stock, anticipating needs, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
- Trained and onboarded new office staff members.
Legal Assistant
1 Year 2 Months- Opened and managed insurance claims with multiple carriers.
- Obtained police reports, medical records, and billing documentation for active matters.
- Maintained consistent client communication throughout the case lifecycle.
- Managed physical and digital case files and maintained organized case documentation.
- Conducted client intake and gathered case information for criminal matters.
- Drafted and e-filed pleadings, continuances, and procedural motions.
- Coordinated with court clerks to ensure compliance with filing preferences and procedures.
- Assisted with the transition to digital case management systems.
- Managed attorney calendars, consultations, and client communications.
- Notarized legal documents as needed.
Office Assistant
1 Year 10 Months- Answered and directed incoming phone calls from current clients, caregivers, and potential new clients.
- Gathered information from clients or clients’ families in a clear, concise, and confidential manner.
- Organized and maintained filing systems to ensure efficient document retrieval.
- Interacted with clients to resolve issues and answer questions regarding services rendered.
- Monitored office supply inventory and ordered items as needed.
- Responsibly used the company credit card.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Paralegal Studies
Skills
Litigation Support & Case Management
E-Filing
Pleadings
Motions & Discovery Coordination
Deposition & Trial Preparation
Document Review & Redaction
Medical Records Procurement & Organization
Medical Billing Collection & Tracking
Deadline & Multi-Attorney Calendar Management
Trial Works
Neo's Assembly
Eve
Supio
Filevine
Adobe Acrobat
DocuSign
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Certification
Missouri Notary Public
CAREER TIMELINE
After taking a planned family leave to welcome my son, I returned to legal practice part-time in 2024. I initially worked 2–3 days per week at Finney Injury Law while continuing part-time work at Morning Glory Home Care on the remaining days. When Finney Injury Law offered me a full-time position, I transitioned to full-time legal work. During this period, I also supported the Law Office of Patrick E. Kennedy; the two law offices shared space and I split my workdays between them.
Timeline
Litigation Legal Assistant
Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Litigation Paralegal
Finney Injury Law
06.2024 - 04.2026Read More
Paralegal
Law Office of Patrick E. Kennedy
06.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Office Coordinator
Morning Glory Home Care
03.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Legal Assistant
Finney Injury Law
09.2020 - 11.2021Read More
Office Assistant
Morning Glory Home Care
04.2019 - 02.2021Read More
Southwest Illinois College
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) from Paralegal Studies
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