Brenella L. Domingue
104 Habetz Loop
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 277-6983
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OBJECTIVEA position in which I can utilize my extensive experience as a legal assistant/paralegal, to assist and work closely with attorneys,and support staff, during the course of litigation and preparation for trial, while advancing the objectives of your office.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2015-PresentState of Louisiana, Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General - Lake Charles, LA – Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant to Assistant Attorneys General in the areas of General Liability, Road Hazard, Workers’ Compensation and Medical Malpractice. Responsible for maintaining database in files, both electronic and hard copies; calendaring dates and tasks; draft pleadings,discovery and letters;handle telephone status conferences; schedule mediations, trials, depositions, phone conferences and appointments; subpoena medical and employment records; contract experts;submission of invoices to adjusters for payment;transcriptions; log mail;scanning; and, faxing.
2013-2015Glenn Armentor Law – Lafayette, LA – Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Personal Injury Law Firm
Responsible for conferences with clients, both in person and via telephone; maintaining database in files, both electronic and hard copies;calendaring dates and tasks; draft pleadings, discovery and letters; handle telephone status conferences; schedule mediations, trials, depositions, phone conferences and appointments;subpoena medical and employment records;submission of invoices for payment; transcriptions; sort mail; scanning; and, faxing.
2008-2013State of Louisiana, Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney
General - Lafayette, LA – Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant to Assistant Attorneys General in the areas of General Liability, Road Hazard, Workers’ Compensation and Medical Malpractice. Responsible for drafting pleadings, discovery and letters;maintaining calendars and tasks; handle telephone status conferences; schedule mediations, trials, depositions, phone conferences and appointments;transcription; deposition and medical summaries; request medical and employment records; contract experts;submission of invoices for payment; transcriptions; log mail; scanning; and, faxing.
1982-2008 BertrandSoileau – Rayne, LA – Legal Assistant/Paralegal
General Lawfirmwith focuson expropriation and appropriation claims against the State of Louisiana in the construction of I-49 and defense of the State of Louisiana in tort claims. Responsible fordrafting pleadings, discovery and letters; maintaining calendars and tasks; handle telephone status conferences; schedule mediations, trial, depositions, phone conferences and appointments; handle all aspects of travel; prepare documents for loan closings;property andtitle opinion research; draftoil, gas and lease contracts, pleadings for workers’ compensation, social security appeals, probate, and bankruptcy. Firm also handled defense of claims against the Acadia Parish Police Jury.
1972-1982 RabalaisToups, DDS - Rayne, LA - Dental Assistant/Office Manager
EDUCATION
1972 - Rayne High School Graduate - Top Ten Honor Graduate - 3.8 GPA
National Honor Society –1971-1972
FHA Scholarship Recipient - 1972
Class Secretary/Treasurer - 1968-1972
Americanism Secretary/Treasurer - 1968-1972
Student Council Class Representative - 1968-1972
RHS Majorette - 1968-1972
Graduation & Prom Committee - 1971-1972
1981 - Lafayette Real Estate Institute - Licensed Louisiana Real Estate Agent
REFERENCES
Laura Putnam–Office Chief – Lafayette, LA
State of Louisiana, Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
(337) 262-1700
Carol Hunter - Assistant Attorney General – Lafayette, LA
State of Louisiana, Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
(337) 262-1700
Christopher Harp– Federal Investigator
(337) 526-9971
Daniel “Dan” Menard
Chairman, St. Martin Bank & Trust Co. –Businessman/Developer – Lafayette/Scott, LA
(337) 322-9085