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Kimberly Oberst
Paralegal
Kim Oberst has been a paralegal since 1988, and joined the firm in 1986. She has extensive experience in all aspects of general and complex litigation, including electronic discovery, motion practice, and case management.
Practice Highlights
- Extensive experience investigating claims by conducting witness interviews, assessing witnesses, and preparing witness interview summaries; preparing affidavits, timelines, and factual summaries
- Supervises the processes of document collection, electronic discovery, and database management
- Participates in substantive document reviews for responsiveness, privilege, and confidentiality issues
- Participates in preparation for depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial and assists during trial
- Assists in due diligence reviews and preparation of schedules
Education
- Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Paralegal Institute of Phoenix, Arizona
- Computerized Office Specialist Certificate, Charter College
Memberships & Affiliations
- Board Member, Alaska Association of Paralegals, 2000-2002
- National Federation of Paralegal Associations
Background
- Lead paralegal to lead counsel in In re Exxon Valdez. Assisted court-appointed lead counsel with overall case management of oil-spill litigation for more than 30,000 plaintiffs represented by more than 60 law firms in the consolidated proceedings of more than 250 lawsuits, both class and direct actions. Participated in all activities in connection with three phase, four-month jury trial and with various appeals to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court. (1989-2013)