G. David Simmons
Paralegal
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experienced in a wide variety of litigation specialties, e.g., business, insurance, employment, real property and product liability
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Expertise in litigation support software and internet research
- Superior writing, organizational and analytical skillsKnowledge of state and federal codes, court rules and procedures
RECENT EMPLOYMENT:
2007 – Present ROGANLEHRMAN LLP
Santa Monica, CA
- Trial preparation and assistance at trial
- Deposition preparation and coordination
- Perform Internet research, including corporate searches and court docket status reports
- Document control and document production utilizing MS Access and Excel
- Assemble witness and exhibit books, prepared exhibit lists, trial subpoenas, coordination of witnesses, subpoena service and appearance notices for trial
- Performing document review, organization, summary and analysis
- Performing legal research and cite checking utilizing WESTLAW and LEXIS
- Prepare correspondence to clients, witnesses, experts and opposing counsel
- Summarize deposition transcripts, discovery responses, employment records, medical records utilizing Live Note
2006-07 HENNIGAN, BENNETT & DORMAN
Los Angeles, CA
2004-06 ATKINS & EVANS
Los Angeles, CA
2003-04 HALL DICKLER
Beverly Hills, CA
LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD TRICKER
BIREN & KATZMAN
Los Angeles, CA
1995-2000 CONTRACT/FREELANCE PARALEGAL
Los Angeles, CA
1990-95 ARAN & MILLER
Los Angeles, CA
OTHER:
PUBLIC COUNSEL LAW CENTER, Los Angeles CA
Guardianship Volunteer Project, Los Angeles Superior Court, 2001-02
EDUCATION:
BACHELOR OF ARTS in Journalism, minor in political science, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
MASTER OF SCIENCE in Justice Administration, American University, Washington, D.C.