CORRETTA YOUNG
Bowie,USA
Summary
Highly skilled legal professional with extensive experience in case management, research, document preparation, and litigation procedures in federal and state courts. Dedicated team player with take charge attitude and great communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
YGE
Bowie, Maryland
02.2023 - Current
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve the business plan and profitability goals.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures that streamlined workflow processes.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Coordinated inventory management and supply chain activities to minimize disruptions.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
- Established relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing and secure essential materials for production.
- Collaborated with the management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
- Planned delivery routing, team workflows, and promotional initiatives.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
- Connected with clients and developed strategies to achieve sales and customer service goals.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Petitions Clerk/Legal Clerk
UNITED STATES TAX COURT
Washington, USA
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Effectively provided legal assistance to the clerk and 19 judges of the court.
- Utilized Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure to initiate a case.
- Reviewed and analyzed documents and petitions daily to ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Ensured appropriate tax case designation (regular or small).
- Applied appropriate filing fees to cases.
- Performed compliance inspection of documents and amended Petitions.
- Prepared Orders of Dismissals for failure to pay filing fees.
- Compiled service copies and daily service listings of all petitions to streamline court processing.
- Served Respondent with Petitions and associated documents.
- Recorded 'Requests for Place of Trial' and amended it.
- Prepared and maintained the Courts' trial calendars.
- Issued Notices of Trial along with standing Pretrial Orders/Notices and 30-day trial reminder notices.
- Managed undeliverable mail to facilitate resolution and maintain effective client communication.
- Served change notices to Petitioner.
- Made decisions on waiver of fee applications.
- Created electronic files for cases.
- Assembled and updated files with evidence and general correspondence.
- Conducted research to find relevant case information.
- Recorded and monitored important dates for each case to maintain accurate timelines.
- Practice Area: Tax Law/Administrative Law
- Processed tax court documents for timely filing and compliance.
- Assisted judges in organizing case files for hearings and reviews.
- Managed incoming correspondence and routed to appropriate departments.
Legal Secretary
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Upper Marlboro, USA
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Effectively provided legal assistance to a Deputy General Counsel.
- Handled discovery requests from opposing counsel, ensuring timely compliance with legal requirements.
- Drafted legal correspondence (hearing decisions, motions).
- Typed and proofread legal pleadings for accuracy and clarity, enhancing document quality.
- Conducted legal research to find relevant case law.
- Obtained necessary transcripts from Official Court Reporters to support legal proceedings.
- Prepared cases for suspension/expulsion hearings.
- Organized exhibits for expulsion hearings, facilitating efficient presentation of case materials.
- Responded to subpoenas for records request.
- Coordinated meetings and mediations with school leaders, staff, and parents.
- Briefed state board opinions.
- Created attorney work product notebooks.
Legal Assistant
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Washington, USA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided legal assistance to 5 litigation attorneys, facilitating case preparation and strategy development.
- Conducted legal research.
- Submitted electronic filings to Court (via Pacer).
- Prepared legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.
- Proofread & revised legal documents & training presentations.
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for congressional staff and committees.
- Assisted in research on legal issues impacting proposed legislation and policy.
- Organized and maintained case files and legislative materials, enhancing accessibility for legal research and review.
- Prepared and organized trial exhibits.
- Created attorney work product notebooks.
- Maintained an office filing system (litigation, advice etc.).
- Coordinated office projects.
- Scheduled and coordinated Employment Law training & arranged training space.
- Prepared a training proposal.
- Maintained an accurate office budget to track expenses and ensure financial stability.
- Performed accounts payable/receivable duties (QuickBooks).
- Prepared daily labor reports.
- Assisted in research on legal issues impacting proposed legislation and policy.
Paralegal
McCLAIN & ASSOCIATES
Forestville, USA
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided comprehensive legal assistance to the sole proprietor, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Drafted pleadings, client letters, and fee agreements to support case management and client communication.
- Conducted interviews with clients and witnesses to gather necessary information.
- Issued subpoenas to process servers, ensuring timely delivery.
- Prepared and organized trial exhibits.
- Prepared bankruptcy documents (Chapter 13).
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
- Drafted legal documents, including motions and briefs for attorney review.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing case files and evidence.
Legal Secretary
BENNETT & NATHANS LLP
Greenbelt, USA
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Provided legal assistance to senior partner and 2 associate attorneys, ensuring smooth case management.
- Drafted and filed Motions/Petitions/Writs (Division of Corrections, Court of Special Appeals, etc).
- Transcribed client letters, pleadings, and memoranda to maintain accurate legal documentation.
- Organized client files by categorizing documents for easy retrieval.
- Maintained and organized client files by categorizing documents and ensuring easy access.
- Prepared billing statements to facilitate timely client invoicing.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail to ensure timely communication and documentation.
- Practice Area: Criminal Law
Paralegal
BUTSAVAGE & ASSOCIATES
Washington, USA
10.2014 - 11.2015
- Effectively provide legal assistance to a senior partner and 2 associate attorneys.
- Filed labor charges with NLRB under Chapter 7 & 11, supporting client rights in labor disputes.
- Prepared and filed proof of claims with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
- Filed briefs, motions, and petitions with U.S. Court of Appeals.
- Submitted labor charges with the NLRB under Chapter 7 and 11, detailing client grievances.
- Coordinated distribution of settlement funds to clients.
- Drafted and updated union contracts to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Scheduled pre-trial conferences with union officials, clients and witnesses.
- Prepared and filed a demand for arbitration (American Arbitration Association).
Legal Examiner
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Washington, USA
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Effectively provides legal examining assistance in the Docket Operations Section.
- Conducted a compliance audit of documents per the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946.
- Coordinated and processed protest documents for Federal Register Publication within 24 hours.
- Processed applications for exemptions from CFR rulemaking to transport hazardous material and commercial products.
- Acted as subject matter expert for public inquiries on filing procedures, enhancing understanding of rulemaking actions and Federal Register submissions.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with transportation safety regulations.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and completeness in transportation applications.
- Collaborated with teams to assess transportation infrastructure and operational standards.
Legal Secretary
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Washington, USA
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Provided legal assistance to Deputy Chief and 9 staff attorneys, facilitating efficient case management.
- Conducted a compliance audit of documents per the Voting Rights Act of 1964.
- Processed legal documents, ensuring compliance within a strict 60-day deadline.
- Reviewed and analyzed documents for processing.
- Maintained detailed logs and tracking of documents to ensure comprehensive and organized records. in the Submissions Tracking Application Processing System (STAPS) to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Created daily status reports to update team on project progress and highlight any issues.
- Served as a subject matter expert for public inquiries on voting submission procedures, enhancing public understanding.
- Practice Area: Voting Rights/Civil Rights
Legal Clerk
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Washington, USA
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Provided legal assistance to 10 Administrative Law Judges and 10 staff attorneys, enhancing case management efficiency.
- Assisted with the adjudication of SSA the SSA benefits process from initial hearing to final decision.
- Reviewed and analyzed documents for processing.
- Organized hearing schedules to ensure timely processing of cases.
- Prepared and maintained ALJ itineraries and dockets.
- Contracted medical and vocational experts for hearings.
- Served as subject matter expert for public inquiries on appeals procedures, improving understanding and navigation of case status and documentation requirements.
- Logged, tracked and maintained documents using a data management system (Hearing Office Tracking System or HOTS).
- Practice Area: Social Security/Administrative Law
- Assisted attorneys with legal research and case preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
UMGC
Adelphi , MD 08.2010 - 12.2014
Associates of Science - Paralegal Studies
PG Community College
Largo, MD 08.2008 - 06.2010
Skills
- Legal research
- Compliance
- Case management
- Court filings
- Records retrieval
- Document management
- File organization
- Quality control
- Billing Management
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Process improvement
- Issue resolution
- Meeting coordination
- Schedule and calendar management
- Verbal and writing communication
- Technical writing
- Proofreading
- Record preparation
- File and database management
Technological Skills
- Office 365
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Pacer
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
- Google Workspace
- Intuit Quick Books
Timeline
Operations Manager
YGE
02.2023 - Current
Petitions Clerk/Legal Clerk
UNITED STATES TAX COURT
02.2021 - 02.2023
Legal Secretary
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
02.2020 - 02.2021
Legal Assistant
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
01.2018 - 01.2020
Paralegal
McCLAIN & ASSOCIATES
12.2016 - 01.2018
Legal Secretary
BENNETT & NATHANS LLP
11.2015 - 11.2016
Paralegal
BUTSAVAGE & ASSOCIATES
10.2014 - 11.2015
Legal Examiner
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
09.2013 - 10.2014
Legal Secretary
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
09.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
UMGC
08.2010 - 12.2014
Legal Clerk
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
08.2009 - 08.2012
Associates of Science - Paralegal Studies
PG Community College
08.2008 - 06.2010