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PARALEGAL SPECIALIST
Summary
An Experienced Certified Paralegal with a comprehensive background in civil and criminal matters. Ability to manage multiple projects while working under pressure in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. Highly versatile, quickly masters new roles, responsibilities and technologies. Reputation for integrity, problem solving abilities, work ethic and analytical skills.
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Experience
Paralegal Specialist02/2008 － CurrentDepartment Of The InteriorMontrose , CO
- Performed legal research and writing for four attorneys
- Assisted counsel in all aspects of litigation management with analysis and legal research, factual investigation, witness preparation, document management and trial preparation.
- Performed detailed legal research of laws, legal opinions, policies and regulations.
- Liaison between judges, court administration, attorneys, government agencies and the public.
- Drafted discovery documents, indictments, motions, jury instructions,responses to 8th Circuit Briefs and trial briefs.
- Bates label and redacted documents.
- Scheduled depositions and meetings.
Military Justice Paralegal05/2000 － 02/2008Alamo GroupBarre , VT
- Provided supervisory duties as a lead paralegal for the military justice section.
- Maintained program and administrative procedures, policies and directives.
- Reviewed, recommended and coordinated actions with the Chief of Military Justice and Squadron Commanders on legal matters
- Drafted legal documents for Art 15s, court-martial and discharge boards.
- Trained incoming staff on office procedures and case specific duties.
- Prepared for trial by organizing case exhibits, evidence and trial binders.
- Assisted military judges with organizing jury panels for court-martial and discharge boards.
- Prepared PowerPoint presentations for briefings.
- Contacted other staff agencies and higher headquarters for information needed to prepare case files for trial.
Legal Assistant10/1999 － 03/2000Alamo GroupCorpus Christi , TX
- Scheduled depositions with experts and opposing counsel
- Analyzed and summarized depositions and medical records.
- Conducted legal research using Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis.
- Prepared routine legal correspondence and memoranda for attorneys.
- Conducted client and witness interviews.
Legal Assistant12/1998 － 07/1999Alamo GroupFond Du Lac , WI
- Document management and file organization.
- Calendared important dates and deadlines
- Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Conducted legal research
Legal Assistant10/1997 － 09/1998Alamo GroupGeismar , LA
- Typed dictated materials.
- Drafted correspondence, subpoenas, various pleadings and discovery requests.
- Participated in trial preparation including exhibits, trial briefs and trial binders.
- Drafted deposition summaries.
- Met with clients in case preparation.
Legal Assistant02/1996 － 09/1997Kenner Law FirmCity , STATE
- Typed dictated material.
- Organized, filed and indexed pleadings and documents
- Scheduled depositions and meetings
- Case management
Education
2002Bachelor's Degree:Minot State University - Criminal JusticeCity, State
1996Associates of Paralegal Studies:The Paralegal Institute (Correspondence) - Paralegal City, State
1994Associate's Degree:Minot State University - Legal SecretaryCity, State
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School Attended
- Minot State University
- The Paralegal Institute (Correspondence)
Job Titles Held:
- Paralegal Specialist
- Military Justice Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
Degrees
- 2002 Bachelor's Degree : Minot State University - Criminal Justice
1996 Associates of Paralegal Studies : The Paralegal Institute (Correspondence) - Paralegal
1994 Associate's Degree : Minot State University - Legal Secretary
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