Bruce Copes
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Contract Paralegal experienced in legal operations and documentation. Delivered effective research and administrative support through strong communication and planning skills. Committed to continuous learning and conflict management, contributing to streamlined legal processes.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Paralegal
Independent
Baltimore, Md
09.2023 - Current
- Reviewed contracts, leases, and settlement documents for legal accuracy and consistency.
- Managed discovery requests, responses, and document production for contract cases.
- Supported e-discovery processes and managed court filings and case chronologies during litigation.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and correspondence for independent client matters.
- Researched statutes, rules, and case law to support attorney case preparation.
- Coordinated communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel on assigned matters.
- Prepared trial binders, exhibits, and hearing materials for litigation support.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
Compliance Paralegal
Angel Hands Healthcare Company
Baltimore, MD
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Reviewed healthcare compliance files to ensure adherence to Angel Hands policies and regulatory requirements.
- Drafted legal documents to facilitate Angel Hands contract and licensing reviews.
- Organized case records for audits and investigations to support internal compliance tracking.
Paralegal
Platinum Law Group
Reisterstown, MD
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Conducted research and drafted legal documents, including contracts and pleadings, supporting attorneys in developing effective case strategies and settlement proposals.
- Prepared and filed legal documents with attention to compliance and confidentiality, ensuring adherence to court and agency procedures.
- Coordinated daily operations through calendar management, appointment scheduling, and comprehensive administrative support, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Education
Mediation - Mediation
Baltimore Mediation
Baltimore, MD 08.2023 - 11.2023
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Lakewood University
Cleveland, OH 01.2020 - 03.2022
Skills
- Legal research
- Document review
- Discovery management
- Court filings
- Legal tracking systems
- Regulatory compliance
- Contract review
- Case management
- Records management
- Invoice processing
- Westlaw expertise
- Corporate governance
- Civil litigation
- Litigation support
- Legal transcription
- Personal injury cases
- Contract drafting
- File and records management
- Case file organization
- Negotiation
- Trial preparation assistance
- Corporate law
- Document preparation
- Court filing
- Compliance monitoring
- Legal compliance
- Brief writing
- Document drafting
- Calendar management
- Troubleshooting complex problems
- Exhibit preparation
- Contract management
- Legal drafting
Timeline
Contract Paralegal
Independent
09.2023 - Current
Mediation - Mediation
Baltimore Mediation
08.2023 - 11.2023
Compliance Paralegal
Angel Hands Healthcare Company
02.2022 - 11.2023
Paralegal
Platinum Law Group
02.2020 - 02.2022
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Lakewood University
01.2020 - 03.2022