Cheyanne ONeal
Taylor,MI
Summary
Skilled Paralegal with broad experience in legal research, document drafting, trial preparation, and case management. Strong communication skills and adept at building relationships with clients and fellow professionals. Proven ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy. Previous role resulted in smoother office operations and expedited case resolution times.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Chapman Law Group
Troy, MI
06.2024 - Current
- INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT: Provided investigative assistance to the White Collar Division on complex federal healthcare investigations. Oversaw the organization and management of extensive discovery files from federal agencies, including the FBI and DEA. Assisted in securing subpoenas for witness testimony and document production. Assisted with witness interviews by compiling summaries of witness statements and backgrounds. Attended defense meetings with counsel, expert witnesses, and clients, and compiled case notes.
- RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS: Performed in-depth analysis of discovery materials (e.g., patient records, medical billing records) to assist in developing case strategy and defense theory. Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on Federal District Court, Appellate Court, and Supreme Court opinions, along with relevant statutes and federal regulations specific to each case. Prepared and assembled trial materials, including exhibits and witness lists.
- LEGAL DRAFTING: Assisted in drafting legal pleadings for state and federal district courts and federal appellate courts. Reviewed filings for grammatical accuracy, factual consistency, and compliance with court-specific formatting and procedural rules.
- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: Coordinated with witnesses and expert witnesses to assist in developing defense strategies and testimony. Regulary communicated with Assistant U.S.. Attorneys, court staff, investigators, and defense team members. Demonstrated professionalism in all communications, both written and verbal.
Legal Assistant
Chapman Law Group
Troy, MI
11.2023 - 06.2024
- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Offered administrative assistance to a team of five white collar attorneys, including the Division Chair.
- DRAFTING COMPLIANCE: Reviewed filings for grammatical accuracy of legal documents, letters, motions, appellate briefs, and memoranda, to ensure adherence to court rules and procedures. Filed pleadings in state and federal district courts, federal appellate courts, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: Facilitated effective communication among defense team members, including clients, investigators, and co-counsel regarding deadlines, court hearings, and case development.
- CASE MANAGEMENT: Reviewed electronic court filings (ECFs) to track and extract all relevant deadlines for court proceedings, including trials, motion hearings, and sentencing. Developed and prioritized weekly reminders for upcoming deadlines and hearings, and effectively communicated key dates to the defense team.
Personal Banker
First Merchants Bank
Farmington, MI
10.2023 - 11.2023
- BANKING TRANSACTIONS: Efficiently handled customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and loan payments, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with banking procedures.
- FINANCIAL ADVISING: Advised customers on various financial products available from the bank (i.e., money market accounts, CDs).
- FRAUD PREVENTION: Employed company policies to analyze currency using fraud countermeasures to avoid counterfeit currency and money laundering practices. Issued initial and replacement safe-deposit keys to customers, admitting customers to vaults. Examined checks for endorsements to verify the legality of documents.
Lead Medicine Technician
Addington Place
Northville, MI
01.2023 - 10.2023
- MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION: Administered medications to residents according to physician orders and protocols.
- STAFF COORDINATION: Supervised other staff members and medicine technicians to ensure that medications were administered, and compliance with doctors' orders. Prepared daily tasks for CNAs and caregivers to assist residents with daily living activities (i.e., bathing, feeding, dressing).
- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: Communicated with doctors and resident family members to coordinate the care plan.
Mortgage Loan Officer
Rocket Mortgage
Detroit , MI
04.2022 - 01.2023
- FINANCIAL ADVISING: Provided financial guidance to clients across 13 states during the mortgage and refinance loan application process. Conducted consultative sales calls to gather necessary information and address client inquiries regarding loan procedures.
- FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: Evaluated financial documents, including W-2s, bank statements, and tax returns, to assess financial standing, determine loan eligibility, and confirm the legitimacy and availability of funds. Advised clients on suitable loan products to ensure cost-effective, strategic borrowing solutions.
- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: Maintained regular communication with a referral network of realtors and past clients to support new leads throughout the lending process. Actively participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about company products and service updates.
Education
Liberal Arts- Political Science
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI05-2024
Criminal Justice Major, Political Science Minor
Wayne State University
Detroit, MISkills
- Critical thinking
- Advanced writing skills
- Effective communication skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Advanced research skills
- Case management and organization
- Advanced investigation techniques
- Federal criminal and civil legal knowledge
- Evidence analysis
- Attention to detail
- Team Collaboration
- Reliant
- Trustworthy
- Integrity
- Fundamental Coding Skills in Python, HTML, and JavaScript
- Time and calendar management
Accomplishments
- MAGNA CUM LADE: Graduated at the top of the class in Henry Ford Community College
- Deans List: Maintained deans list recognition my entire college career
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
Chapman Law Group
06.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Chapman Law Group
11.2023 - 06.2024
Personal Banker
First Merchants Bank
10.2023 - 11.2023
Lead Medicine Technician
Addington Place
01.2023 - 10.2023
Mortgage Loan Officer
Rocket Mortgage
04.2022 - 01.2023
Liberal Arts- Political Science
Henry Ford College
Criminal Justice Major, Political Science Minor
Wayne State University
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