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Stephanie W.

Senior Paralegal | PI, Civil, W/C.| Probate | Multi-State E-Filing

Independent Paralegal with 18+ years supporting attorneys in civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and estate planning matters (including wills, trusts, and related documents) across multiple jurisdictions. I specialize in drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, wills, trusts, and managing cases from intake through trial, with strong emphasis on multi-state e-filing and court compliance. Attorneys rely on me when they need work done correctly, efficiently, and without supervision. I specialize in drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and managing cases from intake through trial, with strong emphasis on multi-state e-filing and court compliance. Attorneys rely on me when they need work done correctly, efficiently, and without supervision. Are you seeking a seasoned paralegal with over 18 years of experience across multiple areas of law, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, and estate planning? I provide comprehensive legal support to attorneys, law firms, and pro se clients nationwide. My work covers everything from drafting pleadings, legal research, case management, and discovery preparation to motions, settlements, and trial support. My experience includes: 💰 Successfully negotiating a $70,000 settlement for a Pennsylvania personal injury client. 📂 Securing favorable outcomes in six out of eight California workers’ compensation cases, including joining the UEBTF in uninsured employer litigation. Extensive work in estate planning and probate matters, including preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directives, Revocable and Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, and court filings for probate administration, accountings, and petitions to sell real property. Providing ongoing litigation and settlement support to attorneys in California, Virginia, Arkansas, Hawaii, and beyond. Proficient in Clio, MyCase, Google Workspace, and legal document automation tools, I ensure efficient case workflows, clear communication, and on-time deliverables. Whether you need day-to-day case support, specialized estate planning document preparation, or litigation assistance, I bring the precision and reliability of a senior legal professional — without the overhead. Expanded Skills & Keywords for Visibility Personal Injury Law Workers’ Compensation Estate Planning & Probate Trusts & Wills Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT) Guardianship / Conservatorship Legal Research & Writing Drafting Legal Documents Discovery & Motions Settlement Negotiation Trial Preparation Probate Filings & Accountings Clio | MyCase | Google Workspace | Trello Case Management & Workflow Automation Skills & Keywords Enhancement Ensure your profile includes relevant keywords to improve visibility: • Personal Injury Law • Workers’ Compensation • Legal Research • Drafting Legal Documents • Case Management • Clio • MyCase • Settlement Negotiation

🇺🇸Sherman Oaks, United States$40/hr100% JSS4.08 (26)Since Apr 2021

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.9k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#24,130 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,160 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.4k

Last 6 months: $11k

World#31,215 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,328 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$48k

Billed in all: $50k

World#78,937 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#14,205 / 62.1k
Per project
$996

$671 in the last 6 months

World#124,262 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#21,175 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
17

Across 19 contracts

11% fixed89% hourly
World#7,985 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,349 / 62.1k
Projects in all
48

Across 67 contracts

13% fixed87% hourly
World#63,651 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#9,676 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$50.5k+$1.4k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$49k$50k$51kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 5% in Legal Transcription

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