150 NE 40TH ST, APT 208 • FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33334   CELL 954-516-6206 

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KERRY SCOTT 

OBJECTIVE  

Looking for a full-time, challenging position within a professional environment with an opportunity for growth and career advancement. 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS  

■ 12+ years of experience in the legal field 

■ Proficient in a multitude of software including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, Excel, WordPerfect, RB7, Ace Law, ACT, Perfect Law, Time Matters, Time Slips, Quick Books, Salesforce and Team Connect 

■ Drafting documents and forms 

■ Heavy organizational skills with great attention to detail 

■ High energy with the ability to work well under pressure 

■ Data entry, word processing & billing 

■ Dependable and enthusiastic  

 

EDUCATION  

■ Northeast High School Oakland Park, Florida ■ Basic Studies ■ Basic Computer Skills ■ General Education 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

2015-2016 Geico General Insurance Company Fort Lauderdale, FL Temporary Legal Secretary/Paralegal for PIP and BI Insurance Defense 

■ Reviewed attorneys interoffice files and documents step by step to ensure that case was reviewed and initial correspondence, discovery and Answer to Complaint was prepared and filed.  

■ Compared attorney file and court's online docket that filings of motions, orders,pleadings and discovery were received, saved, calendared and deadlines were meet and responded to.  

■ Reviewed each file document one by one to see that it was correctly prepared and properly served following the Rules and Guidelines.  

■ Looked for any deadline dates that should have been calendared and/or responded to for appropriate document and was followed through the stages and steps for discovery completion. 

■ Contacted client and went over discovery responses, prepped draft response for attorney review. 

■ Draft correspondence, pleadings, motions and discovery responses ■ Schedule hearings, IME's, online motions, depositions, mediations, and

conferences ■ Communicate with clients, adjuster, opposing counsel, and courts ■ Confirm and update assignment calendar ■ Calendar discovery deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and mediations ■ Prepare attorney for hearings, trials, and meetings with client ■ Create, process, maintain and post close all client file 

 2009-2015 Lubell Rosen, LLC Fort Lauderdale, FL Legal Secretary/Paralegal FL, NY, NJ and MI/Malpractice Defense, Insurance Defense, and Commercial Defense 

■ Review, calendar Notice of Intent, draft response correspondence, request for records, pleadings, and motions and discovery responses  

■ Schedule and file all online hearings, motions, depositions, mediations, and conferences  

■ Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts for all aspects of litigation need

■ Contacted client and went over discovery responses, prepped draft response for attorney review.

■ Confirm and update assignment calendar 

■ Calendar discovery deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and mediations ■ Prepare attorney for hearings, trials, and meetings with client. ■ Prepare all trial discovery, subpoenas, medical records, witness list, exhibit list and

binders for trial ■ Organize and analyze medical records, and request for medical records as needed  ■ Input attorney time and expense entry ■ Research  ■ Performs other clerical tasks as assigned by attorneys and management ■ Assist other attorneys as needed within the firm ■ Create, process, maintain and post close all client files 

2007-2009 Law Office Stuart R. Michelson Fort Lauderdale, FL 

Legal Assistant Clerk 

■ General office duties 

■ Draft pleadings, correspondence, and preparation for court hearings 

■ Organize medical records ■ Input attorney time and expense entries.  

■ Confirm accuracy of case information  

■ Create, process, maintain and post close all client files 

■ Relieve and assist staff as needed  

2007-2009 Broward County Commissioner Ilene Lieberman & Mayor Steve Feren 

Campaign Bookkeeper Fort Lauderdale, FL  

■ Utilize campaign software to record and track monetary contributions 

■ Make bank deposits as needed 

■ Routinely prepare internal reports per established procedures 

■ File necessary State Forms and Reports 

■ Prepare all outgoing correspondence 

■ Processed checks going out to contributors as needed  

 

2005 - 2007 Klein, Bury, Reif & Applebaum Fort Lauderdale, FL 

Scheduling Coordinator/Administrative Assistant ■ Responsible for scheduling, hearings, meetings, conferences, depositions, video

depositions and video teleconferences.  

■ The assignment of daily job schedules for thirty-five court reporters 

■ Daily confirm and update assignment calendar 

■ Point of contact for clients, vendors, businesses and government amenities 

■ Monitor production department to ensure timely delivery of materials 

■ Manage all on-line requests 

■ Back-up to manager 

■ Perform new employee training 

■ Assist in other departments as needed 

1998-2005 Esquire Deposition Services Fort Lauderdale, FL Scheduling Coordinator/Administrative Assistant 

■ Responsible for scheduling, hearings, meetings, conferences, depositions, video depositions and video teleconferences.  

■ The assignment of daily job schedules for sixty court reporter 

■ Daily confirmations and update assignment calendar 

■ Manage corporate clients with special needs 

■ Heavy contact with clients, vendors, businesses and government amenities 

■ Preparation of cost estimates and billing arrangements 

■ Perform new employee training 

■ Monitor production department to ensure timely delivery of materials 

■ Manage all on-line requests 

■ Create and implement time-management procedures 

■ Backup for receptionists and other office personnel as needed 

 

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST