David Chase Callahan

About David Chase Callahan

Experienced legal and administrative professional with 20 years of progressive experience supporting attorneys, executives, and organizations across legal, political, and nonprofit environments. University graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master\'s Degree in Social Media Management, bringing strong expertise in legal case management, litigation support, executive assistance, project coordination, and client relations. Proven ability to manage complex workloads, maintain meticulous records, and support high-performing teams in fast-paced settings. Native English speaker with elementary proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and Dutch and intermediate proficiency in French. Actively working to improve language skills through ongoing study with Duolingo. Known for professionalism, discretion, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Experience

1. Legal Assistant

   Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP

   Nov 2023 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   Civil Litigation and Insurance Defense• e-filing experience in Alabama, both State and Federal court• Familiar with civil, arbitration procedures/filings• Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel• Have the ability to communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed• Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros• Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney• Be able to open and close legal files• Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers• Heavy document management organizational skills• Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system• Assist multiple attorneys, including managing partner• Trial preparationOf Special Interest: Extensive experience handling cases within the London Insurance Market.

Education

• Liberty University

  Master of Science - MS, Social Media Management

• East Mississippi Community College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), History

  2013

• Northeast Lauderdale High School

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  2000 — 2004

• The University of West Alabama

  Bachelor's Degree, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

  2013 — 2016