Derick Walker
Conyers
Summary
Human Resources Administrator, Legal Assistant and Military Veteran with 15+ years of proven experience in the United States Army. Performance-driven professional with a demonstrated ability to provide strategic human resource support to drive business objectives. Possess a comprehensive background in relationship management, workforce planning, and organizational development. Adaptable to rapid changing and stressful environments with the ability to employ the best business practices of the organization and apply them to retaining the best qualified personnel. Possess extensive knowledge in government administration, database management, and training program development. Career supported by an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies and the pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies. Resourceful legal professional adept at completing tasks efficiently and on time. Specialize in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Excel in critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills to navigate complex legal environments effectively. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and upholding the integrity of all proceedings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
U.S. Social Security Administration
Seattle
08.2024 - Current
- Schedule hearings for Social Security Disability Hearings before Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
- Update legal files for claimants Earnings/Medical Records/ Education Records and Forms in E-View
- Update all legal actions in HCAPS/CMPS at the ALJ level.
- Act as alternate Hearing Recorder for all Phone and Video Hearings
- Perform duties as a court transcriptionist input hearing notes into DRAP, during hearings.
- Send out correspondence of Notice to show case/ Notice of Hearings and other correspondence on behalf of Social Security Hearing Office and ALJ to Claimant, Representatives, Medical Experts, Vocational Experts.
- Request official medical records from Doctor’s office/ Medical Facilities and Hospital
- Request official Education records (i.e. IEP)
- Exhibit electronic files for case file and hearings.
- Update Hearing dispositions and instructions from ALJ
- Ensure Hearing audio recording is in E-View of claimant’s file.
- Exhibit records in case file for hearings.
Owner/Paralegal
DLDREW Paralegal Support Services, LLC
Conyers
04.2020 - Current
- Assistant clients with preparation of legal documents for filing with courts
- Perform signing agent’s duties for various orders- completing Loan Signing documents, Refinance documents, Witnessing
- Perform duties as Notary for documents.
- Perform duties in preparation of Immigration documents as Immigration Forms Specialist
- Perform Notary duties in the State of Georgia and Florida
- Review legal documents with client to sign/ providing legal written information.
- (As a paralegal/Legal Assistant- I do not provide legal advice to clients)
Paralegal Specialist
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Atlanta
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Triage incoming complaints and records for completeness and missing documents
- Review case for possible summary judgment on EEO Complaint
- Research case law for legal decisions and appeal decisions on cases
- Input/ verify Complainant and Agency information for issuing Acknowledgment Orders
- In Court, note take information for fact finding for Administrative Judge for decisions.
- Review cases to ensure they meet the theories for acceptance/discovery or additional information.
- Assist Administrative Judge in research verifying Attorney or Representative validation to practice law.
- Perform Customer Service answering calls on case status; EEOC Portal upload
- Liaison for Administrative Judge in answering claimant or Agency information when judge unavailable
- Analyze case law for comparison to cite to case law and decisions.
- Perform quality management of Report of Investigation for missing documents (i.e., Affidavits, EEO Representative Summary Notes, Finding of Investigation.
- Developed Standard Operations Procedures for Hearings Unit
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Army (Army Recruiting)
Atlanta
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Work with Battalion Operations for tracking of new Army Applicants entering the military through Military Entrance Processing Station.
- Analysis production reports for phase line trends for Army Recruiters to meet the Battalion enlistment mission.
- Assist with processing waiver requests for enlistment into the Army for new applicants.
- Work as Subject Matter Expert on clarification of USAREC regulations on processing and enlistment of new Applicants.
- Brief Battalion Operations staff on actions pending, applicants processing issues and future Soldier loss.
- Maintains contact and follow up with the Army Guidance counselors on 5 day projections of schedule enlistments of applicants.
- Reviewed and forward waivers for approval to Battalion Commander and Brigade for approval for Army Applicant.
- Maintain status of Applicant from beginning to end of processing to address any issues with MEPS.
Legal Assistant
U.S. Marine Corp
Camp Pendleton
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Processed AWOL actions of Deserters and Marines returned to duty
- Assisted with accountability formation checks of Prisoners assigned to Camp Pendleton Brig.
- Generate and process all official correspondence and records associated with investigation, legal and administrative punishment proceedings, sentencing documentation and inclusion into service members official record.
- Track all long-term prisoners transferred via service record to the command, including those in civilian custody.
- Provide accurate and timely advice on regulations, procedures, policies, requirements and other matters necessary to implement the Commander’s intent.
- Track service record books, unit diary entries and all related matters pertaining to the administrative aspects of personnel pending appellate leave, in an unauthorized absence and the administration of all deserters.
Hearing Customer Service Rep/Legal Assistant
U.S. Social Security Administration
Jacksonville
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Schedule hearings for Social Security Disability Hearings before Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
- Update legal files for claimants Earnings/Medical Records/ Education Records and Forms in E-View
- Update all legal actions in CMPS at the ALJ level.
- Act as Video/ Voice Hearing Recorder for all Phone and Video Hearings
- Perform duties as a court transcriptionist input hearing notes into DRAP, during hearings.
- Send out correspondence of Notice to show case/ Notice of Hearings and other correspondence on behalf of Social Security Hearing Office to Claimant, Representatives, Medical Experts, Vocational Experts.
- Request official medical records from Doctor’s office/ Medical Facilities and Hospital
- Request official Education records (i.e. IEP)
- Exhibit electronic files for case and hearings
- Update Hearing dispositions and instructions from ALJ
- Ensure Hearing audio recording is in E-View of claimant’s file.
- Send out correspondence (Notice of Hearing, Hearing Reminders) to claimant and attorney representative
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Stoneville
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Assist with staffing and recruiting of personnel applying for positions
- Scan/ upload employee documents to electronic official Personnel Folder (EOPF)
- Coding personnel actions into HR Empower
- Provide support to HR Specialist in hiring, selections, and onboarding of prospective employees
- Ensure prospective employees meet qualification for onboarding. (i.e. fingerprinting, and selective service)
- Assist with New Employee Orientation (NEO) briefing for new employees/ and gathering of personnel forms, update USA Staffing, Webber and HRsmart.
- Assist with posting/verification of job announcements and positions to USAJOB using USASTAFFING
- Assist with Tentative Job offers, final official offer and onboarding of Potential or New Hires through USASTAFFING
- Assist Human Resources Specialist in communication with potential applicants and management.
- Act as liaison between Human Resources Specialist and applicants for job vacancies and offers.
Administrative Support Specialist (Recent Grads)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Provide Administrative Support to Attorneys for proofreading and formatting documents
- Assist with preparation of subpoenas for execution
- Perform timekeeper duties as timekeeping for input of time and attendance for staff
- Assist with preparation of travel and vouchers for attorneys using Concur
- Input of case assignments into case tracker for assigned attorneys
- Assist with input of budget data for reconciling for balancing and reports
- Retrieve password protected data received for transmittal to attorneys for review using Kiteworks
- Assist with distribution of mail to attorneys within OCIG
- Forward qui tam data to lead attorney for assignments to attorneys for input into case tracker
- Mail correspondence on behalf of attorneys, paralegals and office staff
Legal Assistant
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Miami
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Prepared exhibits for hearings before Administrative Law Judges (ALJ)
- Input and Process all correspondence between ALJ and Appellants
- Retrieve audio transcripts of Medicare Appeals hearings for archiving
- Processed Notification of Hearing, legal decisions for distribution to Appellants
- Input tracking of Medicare Appeals status within OMHA New Orleans office
- Verification of timely filing, Legal issue being appealed
- Schedule Hearings for Appellant
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Augusta
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Assist with staffing and recruiting of personnel applying for positions
- Scan/ upload employee documents to electronic official Personnel Folder (EOPF)
- Coding personnel actions into WebHR and HRsmart
- Provide support to HR Specialist in hiring, selections, and onboarding of prospective employees
- Ensure prospective employees meet qualification for onboarding. (i.e. fingerprinting, and selective service)
- Assist with New Employee Orientation (NEO) briefing for new employees/ and gathering of personnel forms, update USA Staffing, Webber and HRsmart.
- Assist with posting/verification of job announcements and positions to USAJOB using USASTAFFING
- Assist with Tentative Job offers, final official offer and onboarding of Potential or New Hires through USASTAFFING
- Assist Human Resources Specialist in communication with potential applicants and management.
- Input new hire information into WebHR, and HRSmart
- Reviewed and forwarded Benefits information to Employee Benefits for Medical coverage.
Legal Assistant
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
New Orleans
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared exhibits for hearings before Administrative Law Judges (ALJ)
- Input and Process all correspondence between ALJ and Appellants
- Retrieve audio transcripts of Medicare Appeals hearings for archiving
- Processed Notification of Hearing, legal decisions for distribution to Appellants
- Input tracking of Medicare Appeals status within OMHA New Orleans office
- Verification of timely filing, Legal issue being appealed
- Schedule Hearings for Appellant
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Army, Installation Management. (MPD)
Fort Wainwright
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Performed records review and audits of personnel records for final out-processing
- Prepared DD Form 214 for Soldiers separations using TRANSPROC
- Assisted in updated of DD Form 214/ 215 updates for corrections
- Military Personnel Division, liaison between Separations Branch and military units for processing actions
- Briefed Soldiers on eligibility of benefits (health, medical, dental) upon exit of military service.
- Ensured proper coding of DD Form 214, for correct separation code.
- Reviewed completed retirement packets for preparation of DD Form 214, ensuring Retirement Orders and identifying type of retirement. (i.e. Medical, early retirement of 20 years or more retirement)
- Out-processed Army Soldiers leaving military
- Verified military awards and deployment information for DD Form 214
- Review reports for upcoming separations.
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Marine Corp. (MARFORRES)
New Orleans
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Perform Reserve Pay actions for Soldiers performing military duty
- Assist with input and update of personnel records data for correctness
- Conduct records review and audits
- Review EPARs request received and update as required with source documentation
- Perform customer service duties, and research of personnel and pay matters
Legal Assistant
Department of Justice- Executive Office of Immigration Review (Atlanta Immigration Court)
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Customer Service; receiving, input filings to the Court, Applications, and documents for Immigration Judge’s review
- Review mail and correspondence from Attorneys and Respondents for filing in case file
- Create case Record of Proceedings (ROP), labels, forward ROPs to for Change of Venue to other immigration courts; case dispositions; archiving; and Judicial Review
- Perform duties in courtroom; print orders, input decisions, schedule, print notice to appear
- Assist Immigration Judge in managing docket cases, timely decision of Motions, and courtroom hearings
- Review Case files for correctness, timely filing
- Responsible for maintaining Immigration Judges, calendars (docket) for detained/Non-detailed Respondents
- Approve Attorney applications requesting to represent clients before the Immigration Court.
- Review incoming/outgoing change of venue files for all actions/motions for closure/transfers to other courts
Senior Human Resources Manager
United States Army – Various Locations
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Planned, directed, and managed all HR competencies; supervised and managed the processing and tracking of all Personnel Actions, Awards, NCOERs, Promotions, Suspension of Favorable Actions, Leaves and Passes, Military Pay, Process Line of Duty, Retirement packet assembling, and all Medical Issue’s
- Advised, counseled and instructed 2 Human Resources Specialists on administrative matters; and resolved complaints and grievances from employees
- Prepared and reviewed all correspondence and forms in draft and final form; maintained personnel files, medical and dental records
- Researched, prepared and conducted classes for personnel within the division on the Defense Travel System and Rescheduled Training forms and proper procedures
- Collaborated with staff to complete assigned administrative support tasks for the organization; organized office data in a central database for convenient access
- Assisted with preparation of legal documentation for military personnel for disciplinary actions/ medical boards, and separations.
- Calculated Soldiers retirement points for retirement eligibility, ensuring all military service time was included for retirement from active duty, National Guard and Army Reserve
- Updated Soldiers Servicemember Group Life Insurance information in IPERMS and submitted changes to SGLV for update and corrections to Army Human Resources Command.
- Assisted in notification to Army Human Resources Command on Causality Assistance for payment of SGLV benefits to Spouse and Family Members.
- Assisted in coordination of Military Funeral Honors for Army Reserve Soldiers assigned for burial with Funeral Homes and Army Reserve Headquarters.
- Submitted completed and reviewed Retirement packets for signature through chain of command for final approval by Army Human Resources Command, for retirement date and military retirement orders.
- Brigade Liaison for personnel actions submission and reviewer for all personnel action including retirement, disciplinary action, Defense Travel Systems, Human Resources Personnel Actions system (HRPAS), and others.
Administrative Technician
United States Department of Commerce (U.S. Census Bureau)
Atlanta
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Review and process payroll for Regional Office and Field Staff
- Input of new employee data into database and process personnel actions
- Review and process personnel evaluations of Field staff
- Assist with mailing of Census mail, information
- Assisted in planning, scheduling training in various locations within the Region.
- Assisted in making travel arranges for training, and field staff assisting other area.
- Assisted in administrative/ personnel functions in the Administrative section.
- Assisted in personnel processing of tour of duty changes, (intermittent, permanent, part-time and others). Including processing actions for start and cancellation of benefits based on Tour of duty and appointment.
Human Resources Specialist (42A)
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2006 - 12.2015
- Respond to personnel inquiries related to benefits and claims procedures; prepared applications and forms for school enrollment, employment and medical services
- Provided attorneys with employment, medical, and other information records for processing of the in the line of duty injuries, and administrative actions and separations.
- Attended legal review meeting related to Human Resources actions such as client interviews, administrative hearings, medical board reviews, and promotion boards
- Prepared paperwork required to place employees on payroll; established personnel files consisting of salaries, payroll taxes and fringe allowances
- Executive Administration for General Officer for Coalition Forces Land Component Command (CFLCC)
Unit Administrator
United States Army Reserves (Various Duty Locations)
01.1997 - 12.2006
- Served as the Unit Commanders Fulltime representative and support staff manager.
- Managed fulltime personnel staff in the personnel section.
- Responsible for managing reports, processing personnel actions
- Responsible for personnel actions processing and update of personnel databases
- Responsible for scheduling medical appointments with FEDHEALS for military personnel.
- Assisted Unit Commander with fix-it plans for unit discrepancies and personnel shortages
- Responsible for ensuring all personnel were deployable; processed for appointment or processing for medical board.
- Responsible for briefing Soldiers on medical benefits for Tricare programs offered to Reservist
- Assisted in briefing Soldiers being deployed for input of change to active duty benefits (Health, Dental, and commissary/px and recreation)
- Served as a DEERS Operator, issuing military PIV cards/dependent ID Cards, Retiree ID Cards and others
Education
Digital Cinematography -
Full Sail University
Winterfall, FL01.2026
Some College (No Degree) - Artificial Intelligence Consultant Certificate
International Association of Professions Career Co
Portland, OR01-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Podcast Producer Certificate
International Association of Professions Career Co
Portland, OR01-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Consultant Certificate
International Association of Professions Career Co
Portland, OR12-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Grant Writer Certificate
International Association of Professions Career Co
Portland, OR12-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Photographer Certificate
International Association of Professions Career Co
Portland, OR11-2025
Genealogist Certificate - Genealogy
International Association of Professions Career College
Portland, OR01.2024
Associates Degree - Paralegal Studies
Kaplan University
FT. Lauderdale, FL01.2014
U.S. Army Basic Combat Training -
U.S. Army Training And Doctrine Command
Fort Jackson, South Carolina08-1990
High School Diploma -
Weequahic High School
Newark, New Jersey06-1987
Digital Cinematography -
Los Angeles Film School
Hollywood, CASkills
- Employee Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Research & Analysis
- Performance Assessments
- Training and Development
- Policy Implementation
- Records Management
- Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Grant writing
- Human resources management
- Podcast production
- Digital cinematography
- Legal document preparation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Document filing
- Administrative support
- Notary public
- Court reporting
- Legal terminology
- Legal research and writing
- Document preparation
- Office management
- Document control
- Legal research
Certification
- HIPPA
- MEDPROS
- EMILPO
- IPERMS (Scan/ Operator)
- TRANSPOC
- Medicare Appeals System (MAS)
- Notary Public
- NNA Certified Signing Agent
- Immigration Forms Specialist
- Certificate of Completion- Processing Federal Personnel Actions
References
To be furnished upon request
Membership
- National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
- American Association of Notaries (AAN)
- National Notaries Association (NNA)
- Atlanta Paralegal Association
Timeline
Legal Assistant
U.S. Social Security Administration
08.2024 - Current
Paralegal Specialist
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
06.2023 - 04.2024
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Army (Army Recruiting)
08.2022 - 06.2023
Legal Assistant
U.S. Marine Corp
02.2022 - 04.2022
Hearing Customer Service Rep/Legal Assistant
U.S. Social Security Administration
11.2020 - 01.2022
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Department of Agriculture
06.2020 - 11.2020
Owner/Paralegal
DLDREW Paralegal Support Services, LLC
04.2020 - Current
Administrative Support Specialist (Recent Grads)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
02.2020 - 06.2020
Legal Assistant
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
10.2019 - 02.2020
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2019 - 10.2019
Legal Assistant
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
11.2018 - 04.2019
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Army, Installation Management. (MPD)
10.2018 - 11.2018
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Marine Corp. (MARFORRES)
05.2018 - 08.2018
Legal Assistant
Department of Justice- Executive Office of Immigration Review (Atlanta Immigration Court)
11.2017 - 05.2018
Administrative Technician
United States Department of Commerce (U.S. Census Bureau)
01.2017 - 11.2017
Senior Human Resources Manager
United States Army – Various Locations
01.2015 - 12.2017
Human Resources Specialist (42A)
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2006 - 12.2015
Unit Administrator
United States Army Reserves (Various Duty Locations)
01.1997 - 12.2006
Digital Cinematography -
Full Sail University
Some College (No Degree) - Artificial Intelligence Consultant Certificate
International Association of Professions Career Co
Some College (No Degree) - Podcast Producer Certificate
International Association of Professions Career Co
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Consultant Certificate
International Association of Professions Career Co
Some College (No Degree) - Grant Writer Certificate
International Association of Professions Career Co
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Photographer Certificate
International Association of Professions Career Co
Genealogist Certificate - Genealogy
International Association of Professions Career College
Associates Degree - Paralegal Studies
Kaplan University
U.S. Army Basic Combat Training -
U.S. Army Training And Doctrine Command
High School Diploma -
Weequahic High School
Digital Cinematography -
Los Angeles Film School