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Vera Ervington

Chicago

Summary

Detail-oriented Litigation Specialist with expertise in legal analysis, client communication, and document management. Proven ability to prepare case summaries and coordinate discovery processes to enhance litigation efficiency.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Litigation Specialist

Harris & Harris Law Office
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - Current
  • Analyzed legal documents for accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
  • Prepared case summaries and legal memoranda to support attorneys during litigation processes.
  • Coordinated discovery processes, including document collection, review, and production.
  • Managed client communications, ensuring timely updates on case progress and developments.
  • Developed strategies for trial preparation, enhancing overall effectiveness of legal arguments.
  • Mentored junior staff in legal research techniques and document management best practices.

Financial Services/Collections

LTD Commodities
Bannockburn, IL
06.1999 - 03.2004
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution.

Education

No Degree - PRE-LAW

Betty Owens Business Institute
Jersey City, NJ
11-1987

Skills

  • Drafting pleadings
  • Client communication
  • Legal analysis
  • Legal research
  • Discovery requests
  • Research and data collection
  • Microsoft office
  • Case analysis
  • Document management
  • Case support
  • Legal documentation
  • Litigation support
  • Litigation review
  • Documenting
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Effective multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Professional communication

Certification

Para-Legal Certification.

Timeline

Litigation Specialist

Harris & Harris Law Office
08.2015 - Current

Financial Services/Collections

LTD Commodities
06.1999 - 03.2004

No Degree - PRE-LAW

Betty Owens Business Institute
Vera Ervington