Elizabeth Bush
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS,US
Summary
A proven paralegal specialist with over 15 years of professional experience, four years in the U.S. Army as a paralegal and 12 years as a federal civilian employee. An in-depth background in legal research, opinion writing, legal review and processing, official correspondence, and client interaction, specifically relating to garnishments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal Specialist I
DFAS
05.2016 - Current
- Review and process garnishment actions for civilian, military and military retirees paid by DFAS
- Review and process complex division of property applications for former spouse pay and survivor benefit plans
- Assist members and annuitants with garnishment and pay issues
- Performed monthly case reviews, acted as a mentor for new employees and participated in quarterly training events by developing and conduct training
- Assisting in the creation of a Paralegal Specialist Standard Operating Procedure manual.
Legal Assistant I
IRS Office Of Chief Counsel
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Provided various legal assistance to nine attorneys, including preparing a variety of legal documents
- Monitored and tracked tax court cases through CASE operations system, tracked and monitored transmission of physical IRS files
- Filed IRS legal documents with tax court
- Prepared legal documents for tax court
- Frequent integration with IRS offices, IRS counsel offices and tax payers.
Paralegal Specialist I
US Army Reserve and Active Duty
02.2009 - 04.2013
- Performed legal research for criminal, civil, and ethics issues
- Reviewed military and civilian investigations, including financial liability and line of duty investigations
- Wrote opinions and official correspondence on behalf of JAG Office
- Prepared estate planning documents, name change documents and assisted in preparation of memoranda of record for military and civilian clients
- Frequent interaction with clients, both military and civilian
- Federal notary duties under 10 U.S.C 1044a
- Database management and records keeping
- Heavy calendar management for up to six attorneys
- Managed daily office activities
- Trained and supervised subordinate personnel
- Developed and conducted UCMJ training for basic training soldiers, trained new paralegals in daily tasks for administrative law and legal assistance.
Personal Assistant
Harvard Management Company
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Supported COO and three senior Vice Presidents with calendar management, meeting coordination and preparation of presentations
- Heavy calendar and correspondence management
- Assisted tax and investment divisions in the preparation of presentations and reports
- Managed supplies inventory and oversaw maintenance requests
Marketing Associate
ROCCA Kitchen And Bar
02.2007 - 04.2008
- Developed web content and copy for website and blog
- Developed content for email newsletter
- Assisted is private dining sales and event coordination
- Managed daily reservation system
Education
MA - Print and Multimedia Journalism
Emerson College
12.2006
BA - Psychology
Carlow University
05.2005
Skills
- Excellent research skills, experience with Lexis and WestLaw
- Well organized, able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Works well as a member of a team and independently
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to clearly explain complex legal issues to coworkers and costumers
- Experience in developing and implementing training and mentoring of new employees/soldiers
Certification
- First Lead Yourself Certification- December 2023
- Paralegal Specialist Certification, US Army Adjugent General School - August 2009
Timeline
Paralegal Specialist I
DFAS
05.2016 - Current
Legal Assistant I
IRS Office Of Chief Counsel
07.2012 - 05.2016
Paralegal Specialist I
US Army Reserve and Active Duty
02.2009 - 04.2013
Personal Assistant
Harvard Management Company
04.2008 - 08.2008
Marketing Associate
ROCCA Kitchen And Bar
02.2007 - 04.2008
MA - Print and Multimedia Journalism
Emerson College
BA - Psychology
Carlow University
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