DEMETRA DIXON-LAWRENCE
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Diligent paralegal with strong communication skills, capability to prioritize and organize tasks, and in-depth understanding of industry concepts. Technologically-savvy Highly motivated and hardworking Diligent in legal research. Highly skilled in evidence gathering and legal document analysis. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal - Loan Officer
Audley Consulting Group
Rockville, MD
05.2021 - Current
- Ensure loan files contain all pertinent documentation to include conversations with applicants and written recommendations or justifications for conclusions
- Respond orally and/or in writing to applicants or their representatives
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
- Reviewed contracts and reported findings to support legal team in development of breach of contract defenses
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into database
Paralegal Specialist
Special Counsel
Jacksonville, FL
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Working with borrowers for Post Compliance documents in which to secure loans and obligations
- Investigated claims and prepared processing documentation.
- Cooperated with legal teams to create performance documents for curative action planning.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Reviewed contracts and reported findings to support legal team in development of loan contracts.
Paralegal
Stephen Murray Law Firm
New Orleans, LA
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Reviewed regulations regarding procedures and requirements for class action suits.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Cooperated with legal teams to create performance documents for curative action planning.
- Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
- Managed over 30 calls per day.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Prepared medical summaries for local personal injury claims
Paralegal
Dixon Paralegal Services, LLC
New Orleans, LA
03.2012 - 09.2018
- Handle personal injury files from interviewing clients to settlement demands
- File petitions, answer discovery, answer phone lines, handle incoming and outgoing mail
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Investigated claims and prepared processing documentation.
- Managed over 25 calls per day.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
Paralegal
Kervin Doyle & Associates
New Orleans, LA
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Prepared and Drafted Wills and Successions
- Handled Personal Injury case matters from opening to settlement.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
- Managed over 40 calls per day.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Legal Assistant
Morris Bart
New Orleans, LA
02.2006 - 10.2014
- Handled attorney scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Managed over 40 client calls per day.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Education
A.A - PARALEGAL STUDIES
Tulane University
08.2015
A.S - PARALEGAL STUDIES
Center For Paralegal Studies
08.2014
Skills
- Loan File Review
- Customer Relations
- Application Review
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Maintained more than 200 files, while tracking and managing filing service for up to 20 files per day.
- Managed more than 75 client cases per week.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
NALA Paralegal Association
Accomplishments
Public Advisory Committee Board Member for American Bar Association at Tulane School of Continuing Studies Paralegal Studies Program.
Certification
- Paralegal Certificate - 2014
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Paralegal - Loan Officer
Audley Consulting Group
05.2021 - Current
Paralegal Specialist
Special Counsel
08.2020 - 05.2021
Paralegal
Stephen Murray Law Firm
09.2018 - 01.2020
Paralegal
Kervin Doyle & Associates
06.2015 - 03.2017
Paralegal
Dixon Paralegal Services, LLC
03.2012 - 09.2018
Legal Assistant
Morris Bart
02.2006 - 10.2014
A.A - PARALEGAL STUDIES
Tulane University
A.S - PARALEGAL STUDIES
Center For Paralegal Studies
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