Hi, I’m
David Briggs
Paralegal / Office Administrator
Tonawanda,NY
Summary
Technologically-savvy Paralegal offering proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Excel spreadsheet development and legal research. Well-versed in legal terminology and legal document preparation. Detailed-oriented and organized degreed paralegal with experience in Debtor law, landlord/ tenant law and immigration law. Background in legal research, trial preparation, client intake, and drafting legal memorandums.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
FedExTonawanda, NY
Customs Trade Specialist
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Lawfully cleared merchandise through customs per client and government requirements.
- Determined harmonized tariff classifications by referencing tariff schedules outlined by national and international government officials.
- Verified rejected cargo and advised on steps to take for avoiding repeat denial.
- Maintained open communication with customers and overseas partners to update all parties on order and shipping changes.
- HTS Classification - Continuous and single entry keyed using DOS programs proprietary to Fedex
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
Strategic Financial SolutionsBuffalo, NY
Senior Litigations Negotiator / Paralegal
05.2018 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Specialized in multi-state Debtor and Contract Law
- Serve as client-attorney liaison as well as a liaison for the courts and other law firms, managing high-volume email and phone correspondence, and scheduling.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and client data.
- Used standard document management tools to register documents and maintain databases used to produce logs, transmittal receipts and other reports.
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources.
- Verified compliance with data retention requirements by managing document catalogues for long-term archival of data associated with contract closeouts.
- Filled out routine forms, letters, reports and correspondence to clients
- Troubleshot data-related problems and coordinated maintenance or modifications to correct defects.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Various Law OfficesBuffalo, NY
Paralegal
09.2016 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Contracted Paralegal work with focuses on landlord tenant law and immigration Law.
- Completing legal forms- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings for Landlord Tenant and immigration hearings an arbitration.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules.
National Risk AssessmentBuffalo, NY
Operational Account Specialist
04.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Negotiated pricing contracts and solidified beneficial agreements with primary care physicians for Independent Medical Exams on behalf of major insurance companies.
- Liaison between several major insurance companies and doctors.
- Bookkeeping to assure the balance of payments.
- Maintaining HIPAA compliance.
United States Navy
AG 3 Petty Officer, Naval Petty Officer serving
08.1999 - 08.2003
Job overview
- Meteorologist and Oceanographer / Midship-portside Fire brigade team leader
- Team leader of the fire brigade responsible for a team of 12 during times of heightened security.
- Oversaw the training and certification of the team as well as fostering the development of desirable abilities within the brigade against government standards.
Education
Erie Community CollegeBuffalo, NY
Associates from Applied Sciences Paralegal Law
01.2014 - 05.2016
University Overview
- Graduated summa cum laude
- Continuing education Certifications in various fields of law: Malingering head injuries, Exotic animal legalities, Property damage unintentional and acts of god.
Timeline
Customs Trade Specialist
FedEx
12.2022 - Current
Senior Litigations Negotiator / Paralegal
Strategic Financial Solutions
05.2018 - 04.2022
Paralegal
Various Law Offices
09.2016 - 03.2018
Erie Community College
Associates from Applied Sciences Paralegal Law
01.2014 - 05.2016
Operational Account Specialist
National Risk Assessment
04.2012 - 06.2013
AG 3 Petty Officer, Naval Petty Officer serving
United States Navy
08.1999 - 08.2003