Crystal L. Tayes
Brownsville
Summary
Dynamic Defense Paralegal with extensive experience at TAYLOR, PIGUE, MARCHETTI & BLAIR, PLLC, excelling in legal research and drafting. Proven track record in managing complex cases, ensuring timely responses, and negotiating favorable settlements. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to confidentiality, driving successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Defense Paralegal
TAYLOR, PIGUE, MARCHETTI & BLAIR, PLLC
Nashville
05.2023 - Current
- Filed bankruptcy creditor claims in all 50 states.
- Drafted and submitted immediate writs, warrants to recover, and possessions.
- Prepared interrogatories, summons, and motions within state and federal timeframes.
- Responded to all interrogatories within 30 days, returning them to plaintiff counsel.
- Managed written discovery responses and drafted settlement letters.
- Transcribed attorneys' dictation for efficient case management.
- Coordinated with vendors to select appropriate medical funding options.
- Oversaw attorney and paralegal billing processes for accuracy.
Litigation Paralegal
Huges & Coleman
Nashville
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated medical treatment by scheduling appointments and referrals for clients.
- Negotiated liens with medical providers, child support, and health insurance companies.
- Drafted complaints, interrogatories, summons, and motions to meet strict timeframes.
- Responded to interrogatories within 30 days and returned them to defense counsel.
- Managed written discovery and drafted comprehensive settlement letters.
- Prepared for trial, mediation, and depositions through detailed organization.
- Ensured all suits were filed within 90 days from incident date, including summons.
Lead Paralegal
Phillip S Georges
Nashville
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Scheduled medical appointments and referrals for client treatment management.
- Interviewed approximately 510 clients monthly for personal injury and workers' compensation claims.
- Negotiated liens with medical providers, child support, and health insurance companies.
- Drafted complaints, interrogatories, summons, and motions while adhering to all timeframes.
- Answered all interrogatories within 30 days of receipt and communicated responses to defense counsel.
- Managed written discovery and drafted comprehensive settlement letters.
- Oversaw paralegals in Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Virginia offices to ensure operational efficiency.
- Facilitated recovery of claims payments from at-fault parties through evidence gathering and negotiations.
Paralegal
Ponce Law
Nashville
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Coordinated medical treatment by scheduling appointments and managing referrals.
- Conducted interviews with clients for personal injury and workers' compensation claims.
- Negotiated liens with medical providers, child support, and health insurance companies.
- Drafted complaints, interrogatories, summons, and motions while adhering to state and federal deadlines.
Legal Specialist/Enforcement Specialist
Young Williams
Nashville
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Enforced child support orders while maintaining state, federal, and contractual timeframes
- Interviewed clients seeking child support and prepared petitions for setting support, modifications and contempt's
- Conducted negotiations with primary and alternative residential parents
- Trained all new hires on office procedures, policies, etc.
- Drafted petitions, prepared dockets for court as well as orders for setting support
- Issued wage assignments to employers and loaded orders from Juvenile and Circuit Court
Education
Highschool Diploma - Accounting Major
Maplewood High School
Nashville, TN05.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Legal research and drafting
- Trial preparation and assistance
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Billing coordination and procedures
- Case management and documentation
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership and motivation
- Oral and written communication
- Customer service excellence
- Confidentiality and professionalism
- Probate processes expertise
- Transcription and evidence management
- Expertise in legal proceedings
- Organizational skills and time management
- Good judgment in decision making
Certification
- Public Notary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Defense Paralegal
TAYLOR, PIGUE, MARCHETTI & BLAIR, PLLC
05.2023 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Huges & Coleman
10.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Paralegal
Phillip S Georges
07.2021 - 07.2022
Paralegal
Ponce Law
05.2018 - 06.2021
Legal Specialist/Enforcement Specialist
Young Williams
02.2015 - 05.2018
Highschool Diploma - Accounting Major
Maplewood High School
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