Paralegal Specialist Resume

SUMMARY:

Very dependable professional with a B.S. in Law and Policy and A.S. in Paralegal Studies offering an extensive administrative skill set, proficiency in managing office responsibilities, capacity to meet deadlines, and familiarity with finances and budgeting. Currently I am on active duty orders with OJAG working on a Crime Reporting Project, but as a civilian, I am a Paralegal Specialist for the Office of General Counsel, PSNS & IMF and previously served in the U.S. Navy as a Legalman for the Judge Advocate Generals Corps for four years. Currently holding a Secret Clearance dated September 25, 2018. Superior multitasker, organizer, and communicator. Is both a self - starter and a team-oriented professional with excellent interpersonal skills. Key skills include:
Creative thinker
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Experience with written communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Paralegal Specialist

Confidential

Provides office management support and legal support to include: incoming/outgoing correspondence, access to command SharePoint and common drive, requesting visitor badges, maintaining and printing attorney active case charts, managing office files and organization system, legal library maintenance and book subscriptions, and data entry for payroll and travel in Defense Travel Systems.
Manages hearing logistics, including court reporter/arbitrator contracts, room reservations, witness management and setting up video teleconferencing.
Review and analyze office budget to ensure allocations are properly used.
Managed the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act Program by processing requests to include: reviewing, redacting and releasing records in compliance to FOIA regulations; and assisting clients with various Personally Identifiable Information questions and replying to Privacy act document requests.
Provides litigation management support by: understanding Equal Employment Opportunity and Merit System Protection Board policies, conducting research, reviewing case material such as personnel records, investigation reports, regulations and any other exhibits; drafting pleadings; e-filing; preparing and organizing documents for discovery and hearings.
Interacts with Human Resources and Labor Relations representatives about managing employees conduct while keeping union agreements and current policies in mind.
Reviews available guidance to assist attorneys in evaluating case files against their worthiness for litigation.
Creates contracting orders for funding of court reporters and arbitrators.
Assist attorneys with maintaining calendars, meeting appointments and case file deadlines.

Confidential, DC

+40 hrs/wk; Gunnery Sargent

Review past Court-Martial records to identify incidents, which need reporting to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) as required by the Gun Control Act of 1968.
Create and manage cases files that meet FBI requirements, in National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), command SharePoint, and CMTIS databases.
Conducts legal research utilizing multiple online databases, including Lexis.

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