Vedrana Adeszko
Homer Glen
Summary
Dedicated professional with a solid background in legal support and client communication. Known for meticulous case management and attention to detail, ready to leverage skills to enhance legal team performance and client satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Chicago & Vicinity Laborers
Chicago, IL
02.2018 - Current
- Drafted legal documents, including motions and briefs, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case strategies and client needs.
- Organized case files and maintained meticulous records for efficient information retrieval.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by summarizing depositions and evidence management.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency within the legal team.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Saved firm resources by conducting cost-effective legal research using both traditional library resources and online databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
Healthcare Consulant
Advis Group
Tinley Park, IL
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.
- Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions.
- Developed and maintained electronic record management systems to analyze and process data.
- Act as a surrogate or authorized representative to submit and manage Type 1 (Individual) and Type 2 (Organizational) NPI applications via the NPPES System.
- Update and verify profiles on medical databases including PECOS, CAQH, and NPPES
- Ensure all registration data complies with HIPAA and CMS guidelines for data accuracy
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Northwestern Business College
Bridgeview, IL05-2003
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Office administration
- Document drafting
- Administrative support
- Calendar management
- Research and data collection
- Legal writing
- File organization
- Proofreading
- Attorney support
- Trial preparation assistance
- File and records management
- Court filing
- Exhibit preparation
- Bankruptcy law
- Subpoena coordination
- Motion drafting
- File pleadings
Languages
Serbian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal
Chicago & Vicinity Laborers
02.2018 - Current
Healthcare Consulant
Advis Group
06.2015 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Northwestern Business College