Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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BRIDGETT BETHUNE

Paralegal
Newport News,USA
BRIDGETT BETHUNE

Summary

Detail-oriented and adaptable paralegal with over a decade of experience specializing in contract analysis, legal documentation review, and compliance support. Demonstrated expertise in reviewing and managing contracts, executing pre-litigation processes, and ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory frameworks such as FINRA, SEC, and AML protocols. Proficient in case management, legal research, and administrative coordination within both legal and corporate settings. Certified Notary Public dedicated to upholding accuracy, confidentiality, and operational efficiency in all endeavors.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

The Midtown Group

Legal Agent
03.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Reviewed and analyzed loan and legal documents for federal program compliance
  • Determined applicant eligibility based on legal and financial criteria under government guidelines

BC Forward

Reader/Evaluator
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Evaluated written content for standardized testing
  • Maintained accuracy and consistency across documentation

The Law Office of Timothy H. Hankins

Paralegal
08.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Conducted comprehensive pre-litigation support including contract reviews, motion drafting, and medical record summaries
  • Managed client intake and secured multiple new case files for the firm

Iconma

Notary/Paralegal (Contract)
01.2020 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Audited legal files and verified contract documents for compliance
  • Completed corporate training on securities and banking regulations

Capital Management Financial Corporation

Legal Assistant
03.2019 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Conducted compliance audits using FINRA and Social Security databases
  • Extracted and verified client data for risk exposure analysis

Legal Lawyer's Staffing / James River Financial

Paralegal / Legal Assistant
10.2018 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Proofread and prepared renewal contracts
  • Handled client communications and administrative coordination

SHS International / Hodges Law Firm

Legal Assistant (Collections)
09.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Managed case files, notarized affidavits, and prepared litigation documents for court filings

Central Virginia Legal Aid Society

Paralegal
03.2015 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Drafted legal briefs, reviewed public benefit laws, and assisted with administrative hearings

Education

University of Richmond
Richmond, VA

Bachelor of Applied Studies from Paralegal Studies

University Overview

Focused disciplines of study are as follows:

Contract Law,

Litigation Administrative Procedure,

Legal Research and Writing,

Legal Analysis,

Information Systems,

Business Communication,

Leadership Studies,

Legal Ethics,

University of Richmond
Richmond, VA

Associate Degree from Paralegal Studies

Skills

  • Contract Analysis & Management
  • Legal & Regulatory Compliance
  • Document Drafting & Review
  • Pre-Litigation Support
  • Risk Assessment & Due Diligence
  • Legal Research (Westlaw, LexisNexis)
  • Document Management Systems (Ironclad)
  • Client Intake & Communication
  • Notarization & Document Authentication
  • Government Loan Program Document Review
  • Case Management & Trial Preparation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Salesforce, DocuSign

Certification

Notary Public — Commonwealth of Virginia (Active)

Accomplishments

Graduated cum laude

Timeline

Legal Agent

The Midtown Group
03.2024 - Current

Paralegal

The Law Office of Timothy H. Hankins
08.2023 - 09.2023

Reader/Evaluator

BC Forward
03.2023 - Current

Notary/Paralegal (Contract)

Iconma
01.2020 - 05.2020

Legal Assistant

Capital Management Financial Corporation
03.2019 - 06.2019

Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Legal Lawyer's Staffing / James River Financial
10.2018 - 04.2019

Legal Assistant (Collections)

SHS International / Hodges Law Firm
09.2018 - 12.2018

Paralegal

Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
03.2015 - 03.2017

University of Richmond

Bachelor of Applied Studies from Paralegal Studies

University of Richmond

Associate Degree from Paralegal Studies
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