Cindy Burdue
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Seal Beach,CA
Summary
Seeking full or part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Experienced at remote working for over 12 years, in a paperless office (all electronic). Can apply medical knowledge to accurately summarize medical records, prepare files for deposition; and assist with interrogatories, answering or propounding. Ability to handle large variety of tasks to free attorneys' time. Not currently a Bar member in any jurisdiction.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Law Judge
State Of WA, Office Of Administrative Hearings
2002.06 - 2022.06
- Conducted administrative fair hearings by phone and in person, with pro se and represented parties, for any of 38 State agencies.
- Prepared written opinions to defend rationale of rulings and inform parties of ruling.
- Determined proper outcome of litigated cases on basis of evidentiary facts and applicable laws, including determination of witness credibility.
- Conducted legal research on large variety of issues using Westlaw, Lexis, internal databases.
- Reviewed legal documents and memos to make determinations on pre-trial issues, motions and final rulings.
- Issued written Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order after each hearing. Produced subpoenas, correspondence, and interim orders as required.
- Familiar with Microsoft Word, type 50 wpm
- Familiar with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Used numerous databases in all electronic office for last 12 years as Administrative judge, mostly created by internal IT Department.
- Expert at remote office employment, last 15 years in job I worked either a hybrid schedule, ( 3-4 days remote), or fully remote. During last five years, I lived in CA and worked remotely with office in WA State.
- Monitored hearings before panels or committees (State Ethics Board; State Highway Patrol disciplinary hearings), for adherence to legal procedures and rules by attorneys and litigants.
- Reviewed voluminous pleadings, motions and evidence to assess admissibility and relevance to case.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within strict deadlines in fast-paced environment
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holidays.
Litigation Associate
Aiken, St. Louis & Siljeg PS
2000.02 - 2002.05
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise attorneys on legal issues in insurance defense cases. Primarily nursing home wrongful death.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Wrote briefs, memoranda, and motions.
- Developed strategies with lead attorney to resolve cases in client's best interest. Do you know
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet all legal and firm deadlines.
- Analyzed plaintiff medical records and summarized for use in deposition and trials.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
Partner, Owner Attorney
Burdue & Burdue PS
1992.03 - 2001.06
- Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal, and local regulations across organization.
- Monitored staff to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
- Recruited, trained and mentored paralegals and support staff to strengthen legal team.
- Researched law and wrote legal memos, appellate briefs, and motions.
- Conducted interviews with potential new clients and evaluated potential of case based on facts.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Propounded and answered interrogatories, took and defended depositions.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and settlement negotiations. Prepared settlement and demand packets.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Attended arbitration and mediation, and presented my client’s factual and legal cases, to settle cases.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
Assistant Attorney General
State Of WA, Office Of Attorney General
1986.01 - 1992.03
- Litigated under state laws and regulations concerning welfare of abused/neglected children, termination of parental rights, Had a caseload of Workers Compensation defense cases (for State), and civil commitment/mental health laws (hearings or jury trials); as well as conducting parole hearings before Parole Board, to return paroled convicts back to prison.
- Prosecuted appeals from all administrative cases and child dependency matters in Superior Court, including research, briefing, and oral argument at Court of Appeals.
- Reviewed motions, briefs and other various legal documents from opposing parties and counsel.
- Appeared in public or private settings to discuss law and policy with interested parties (guardian ad litem, opposing counsel, agency administrators).
Law Clerk
Supreme Court, State of WA
1984.08 - 1985.12
- Attended court sessions to record and listen to critical information.
- Conducted extensive legal research; thoroughly reviewed and researched each of the parties' briefs.
- Prepared bench memoranda and bench briefs for judges on various legal issues.
- Wrote the draft opinions for publication after Justice's review and input.
Home Health RN
Tacoma Medicare Agency, Home Health
1980.08 - 1981.06
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand Travel
- Made visits to patients' homes as needed to assess condition and provide nursing care.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Contacted family immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN Home Health
AZ Health Plan; Tacoma Medicare Agency Home Nurse
1979.08 - 1980.07
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Traveled to patients' homes on schedule to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Assisted families and patients to plan for hospice or other end of life care. Arranged for and supervised in home nursing aides.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
R.N.
Phoenix Veterans’ Administration Hospital
1978.03 - 1979.12
- RN on locked Psychiatric unit.
- Administered medications, oral and intramuscular, and monitored/charted responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to treatment team of physicians, psychologists, and nursing supervisors.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting mental stability.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
AZ State Hospital
1978.02 - 1978.08
- Collaborated with physicians, psychologists and nurses to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions of mentally ill population on a locked psychiatric unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Charted administration and responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
J.D. - Law Degree
University of Puget Sound Law School
Tacoma, WA05.1984
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.1977
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ12.1975
Skills
- Writing of legal opinions, briefs, motions and memoranda
- Strong Legal Research skills, Lexis, Westlaw, also agency and court databases
- Well developed and proven critical reasoning
- General MS Office familiarity, type 50 WPM
- Cultural Awareness
- Patient with needs of injured or upset clients
- Flexible and Adaptable, team player
- Excellent Interpersonal Communication skills
Timeline
Administrative Law Judge
State Of WA, Office Of Administrative Hearings
2002.06 - 2022.06
Litigation Associate
Aiken, St. Louis & Siljeg PS
2000.02 - 2002.05
Partner, Owner Attorney
Burdue & Burdue PS
1992.03 - 2001.06
Assistant Attorney General
State Of WA, Office Of Attorney General
1986.01 - 1992.03
Law Clerk
Supreme Court, State of WA
1984.08 - 1985.12
Home Health RN
Tacoma Medicare Agency, Home Health
1980.08 - 1981.06
RN Home Health
AZ Health Plan; Tacoma Medicare Agency Home Nurse
1979.08 - 1980.07
R.N.
Phoenix Veterans’ Administration Hospital
1978.03 - 1979.12
Registered Nurse
AZ State Hospital
1978.02 - 1978.08
J.D. - Law Degree
University of Puget Sound Law School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
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