1. ANA KNEISLER
3533 MARMALADE COURT, LAND O LAKES, FLORIDA 34638, (813) 846-9627, ANA.KNEISLER@YAHOO.COM
OBJECTIVE
A Paralegal/Legal Assistant position in a fast-paced environment where there is opportunity for professional
growth.
EXPERIENCE
2015 to present
Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue &
McLain , P.A.
Tampa, Florida
LEGAL ASSISTANT (DEFENSE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
 Schedule mediation, depositions and motion hearings, including coordinating a mutual date and time
with Opposing Counsel. Constant communication with JA’s, opposing counsel and clients.
 Prepare, draft and file Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoenas and Subpoenas.
 Request medical records; prepare files for upcoming mediation/hearings/trials.
 Create proposed orders and cover letters to the Judges after hearing results or agreed order with
Opposing Counsel; Answer discovery.
 Draft motions, notice of production and notice of filing.
 Scan and process mail
 Review DOAH
 E-file through DOAH, E-filing Portal (for Circuit Civil cases) and 1st District Court of Appeal
 Handle all aspects of settlement from beginning to end including settlement checks
 Transcription
 Coordinate Independent Medical Examinations with doctors’ offices.
 Prepare, draft and provide budgets to carriers.
 Coordinate Pre-deposition and depositions of doctors.
 Draft pre-bill for files ready to close.
 Draft settlement documents and general releases.
 Process new incoming files including filing notice of appearance and review status of case.
 Calendar all upcoming events including claimant’s doctor appointments.
 Communicate with court reporter for upcoming depositions and/or private mediations
 Review all discovery, pleadings and request fees for pleadings. Bill for paralegal time.
 Trial preparation including notice of filing medical composite and witness list.
 Prepare and draft notice of deposition, private mediation and notice of cancelling deposition.
 Request for child support arrearage.
 Communicate with interpreter for upcoming depositions to assist claimants.
 Preparation of any type of stipulation.
 E-file pretrial stipulation.
2014 TO 2015 Richard Driscoll, P.A. Tampa, Florida
PARALEGAL (PLAINTIFF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
 Schedule mediation, depositions and motion hearings, including coordinating a mutual date and time with
Opposing Counsel. Constant communication with JA’s, opposing counsel and clients.
 File Petition for Benefits on behalf of clients.
 Request medical records; prepare files for upcoming mediation/hearings/trials.
 Create proposed orders and cover letters to the Judges after hearing results or agreed order with Opposing
Counsel; Answer discovery.

2. 2012 TO 2014 Morris, Hardwick & Schneider LLC Tampa, Florida
LITIGATION PARALEGAL (PLAINTIFF FORECLOSURE)
 Constant communication, document request, status update with all MHS Clients (Ex. CitiMortgage,
OneWest, Bank of America, etc.) Telephone calls from Opposing Counsel, Judges, JA’s, MHS clients.
 E-file and E-Serve all pleadings created by the attorney in response to discovery, and any necessary
pleading required on case to case basis.
 Review all discovery, pleadings and request fess for pleadings. Bill for paralegal time. Schedule
depositions including working with opposing counsel to coordinate a mutual date and time for hearing or
prepare Motion for Protective Order and submit to the courts for filing, communication with client to
obtain a witness for the Depositions and determine if we are cross-noticing the witness.
2011 TO 2012 Albertelli Law LLC Tampa, Florida
LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT (PLAINTIFF FORECLOSURE)
 Schedule depositions including working with opposing counsel to coordinate a mutual date and time for
hearing or prepare Motion for Protective order and file with court.
 Prepare Litigation hearing packages for upcoming hearings.
 Create proposed order and cover letters to the Judges after hearing results or agreed order with Opposing
Counsel.
2010 TO 2011 Shapiro, Fishman & Gache LLC Tampa, Florida
MEDIATION COORDINATOR (PLAINTIFF FORECLOSURE)
 Schedule Mediation and Conciliation Conferences including working with opposing Counsel to coordinate a
mutual date and time for hearing.
 Constant communication, document request, status update via email with all Shapiro clients (Ex. Bank of
America, CitiMortgage, Chase etc.)
 Create proposed order and cover letters to the Judges after hearing results or agreed order with Opposing
Counsel.
2005 TO 2008 Morgan & Morgan P.A. Tampa & Jacksonville, FL
PARALEGAL (PLAINTIFF WORKER’S COMPENSATION & PRE-SUIT PERSONAL INJURY)
 (WC) Schedule mediation, depositions and motion hearings, including coordinating a mutual date and time
with Opposing Counsel. Constant Communication with JA’s, opposing counsel and clients.
 Request medical records, prepare settlement demand packages, and prepare files for upcoming
mediation/hearings/trials.
 Create proposed orders and cover letters to the Judges after hearing results or agreed order with Opposing
Counsel; File Petition for Benefits on behalf of clients.
 (Pre-Suit) Handled pre-suit files prior to Litigation; Answer discovery.
 Filing; Prepare settlement demand packages; request final medical billing information.
2004 TO 2005 Stolberg & Townsend P.A. Tampa, Florida
PARALEGAL (PLAINTIFF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
 Schedule mediation, depositions and motion hearings including coordinating a mutual date and time with
opposing counsel. Constant communication with JA’s, Opposing Counsel and clients.
 File Petition for Benefits on behalf of clients.
 Request medical records and prepare settlement demand packages.
 Answer discovery.
2003 TO 2004 Joynes & Gaidies P.C. Virginia Beach, Virginia
PARALEGAL (PLAINTIFF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
 Schedule mediation, depositions and motion hearings, including coordinating a mutual date and time with
Opposing Counsel. Constant communication with JA’s, opposing counsel and clients.
 File Petition for Benefits on behalf of clients.
 Request medical records; prepare files for upcoming mediation/hearings/trials.
 Answer discovery.

3. EDUCATION
APRIL 2013 TO DECEMBER 2013 Rasmussen College Land O Lakes, Florida
I AM WORKING AND STUDYING TO OBTAIN MY PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION
JULY 2001 TO JUNE 2003 Centura College (FKA Tidewater Tech) Virginia Beach, Virginia
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN PARALEGAL LAW
 A.A.S
MAY 1994 Andrew Jackson High School Chalmette, Louisiana
DIPLOMA
REFERENCES
References are available on request.