Victims' Legal Counsel Paralegal Resume Example USMC, LSST Parris Island

VICTIMS' LEGAL COUNSEL PARALEGAL

Summary

Current Legal Services Specialist working within the Victims' Legal Counsel Paralegal position. Four years of experience within the Marine Corps' legal services sector; specifically, the Victims' Legal Counsel's Office, Trial Services Office, and Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. Displays professionalism and effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates attention to detail, confidentiality, and resourcefulness. Produces quality work product in a timely manner.

Skills

Exemplifies professionalism
Experienced with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Access
Effectively communicates verbally and in writing
Obtains good note-taking, prior-planning, prioritizing, multitasking, and organizational skills.

Experienced using the Defense Travel System. Specifically, can create travel authorizations, travel vouchers, create profiles, and receive individuals from organizations.
Strong work ethic
Effective leader

Experience

USMC, LSST Parris Island | Parris Island, SCVictims' Legal Counsel Paralegal12/2020 - Current

40 hrs per week - USMC, E-4; $48,770.52 annually

Interviews potential clients in order to determine their eligibility for service and identifies conflicts and specific needs. Ensures the proper documentation and assistance with any client/victim visits, to include intake screening, conflict checking, and scheduling appointments.
Assists with proper management and tracking of client/victim case information. Tracks all legal services provided by the assigned office or region and responds to requests for information regarding services provided.
Prepares legal documents as assigned by the VLC.
Ensures confidentiality is maintained when dealing with any and all matters involving client/victim matters within the VLCO. Assists with uninterrupted service to clients/victims under circumstances of attorney and enlisted support staff transfers, and reassignments based upon military orders or other type of transfers. Provides continuity as the permanent staff resource whose duty it is to keep current with existing state and Federal legal practices and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements. Maintains liaison with various court and other public agencies to keep the practices and procedures of the VLCO current as requirements change.
Maintains current legal knowledge through annual continuing legal education, such as seminars and online training.
Maintains contact with clients/victims, all members of the Victims' Legal Counsel Organization; attorneys and support staff of the Legal Services Support Sections; members of Federal, state, and civilian agencies; officers of the court and members of the community; as well as members of the Base staff.
Meets with clients/victims to assist attorney in the preparation of, and provide information about, court appearances or to explain current agency practices.

USMC, LSST Parris Island | Parris Island, SCTrial Services Office NCOIC12/2019 - 12/2020

50-60 hrs per week - USMC, E-4; $48,770.52 annually

Responsible for receiving requests for legal services, requesting supplemental information, drafting charges, and maintaining weekly case updates.
Maintained case data and updates within data system (Wolverine).
Contacted government and defense witnesses, gathered personal information from witnesses, submitted cross organization requests, and created travel authorizations and vouchers for witnesses through the Defense Travel System.
Supervised Marines below the Non-commissioned Officer-in-Charge billet.

2d MAW, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate | Cherry Point, NCStaff Judge Advocate Clerk/NCOIC11/2017 - 12/2019

50-60 hrs per week - USMC, E-4; $46,030 annually

Received and reviewed JAGMAN investigations. Subsequently, drafted endorsements for received investigations.
Received and reviewed administrative separation packages from commands, requested correct legal documentation from the necessary resources, and drafted five-day letters for the commanding general.
Provided general legal guidance to command leadership within 2d MAW. Researched controversial legal questions and concerns for commands and provided guidance on the matter.
Reviewed officer misconduct investigations, created required documentation for boards of inquiry and reports of misconduct, drafted transcripts for boards of inquiry and officer non-judicial punishment.
Reviewed NCIS investigations and case analysis memorandums. Subsequently, drafting Sexual Assault Initial Disposition Reports for the Sexual Assault Initial Disposition Authority.
Provided training regarding the general functions of the Staff Judge Advocate's Office, administrative separations, JAGMAN investigations, sexual assault allegations, and other basic legal concepts to command leadership through the 2d MAW.

Education and Training

Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MISome College (No Degree) in Social Science; Psychology

Lake City High School | Lake City, MIHigh School Diploma05/2016

Certifications

USMC Legal Service Specialist - November 2017
Certified Organizational Defense Travel Administrator, Defense Travel Management Office, Parris Island - January 2020

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

USMC, LSST Parris Island
2d MAW, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

School Attended

Central Michigan University
Lake City High School

Job Titles Held:

Victims' Legal Counsel Paralegal
Trial Services Office NCOIC
Staff Judge Advocate Clerk/NCOIC

Degrees

Some College (No Degree) in Social Science; Psychology
High School Diploma

Victims' Legal Counsel Paralegal Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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