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Emani Hicks

Conshohocken,US

Summary

Detailed-oriented and organized certified paralegal with 3+ years of experience in law. Background in legal research, trial preparation, client and witness interviewing, and drafting legal memorandums. Seeking to leverage legal research and trial preparation experience to fill a paralegal position. Also, Analytical, results-driven recent graduate eager to utilize skills and knowledge gained through education and experience to assist organizations in developing and executing strategies to prevent identity, and prevent fraud and abuse. Exceptional communication skills and strong ability to work through demanding situations. Advanced technical knowledge including Blockchain analysis, cryptocurrency fraud, and pattern analysis. Future Law school graduate looking to apply knowledge of laws.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Workers comp Paralegal, Contractor

10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Conducted initial review of employee claim files for the Virginia State
  • Unemployment Office
  • Created detailed claim file summaries
  • Filed claimant appeals
  • Created and sent electronic signature requests for contracts through Docusign
  • Terminated exhausted unemployment claims and contracts
  • Investigated, evaluated, determined claims of coverage, liability, and damages
  • Assisted lawyers during arbitration and mediation processes
  • Assisted attorneys with documents related to the preparation for employment.

Compliance Analyst/ Paralegal, Contractor, Velocity Procurement

07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Expertise in transactions with the government and subcontractors purchase of materials and services, and confidentiality
  • Worked with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
  • Analyzed and mitigated contract risk (in coordination with attorneys)
  • Negotiated contract agreements for products and services
  • Edited and prepared SOW(s), MSA(s), and MSP(s) agreements via docusign
  • Assess contractor performance to identify the need for amendments to existing contracts
  • Handled breach and terminated contracts in a timely manner
  • Created and sent electronic signature requests for contract execution via docusign
  • Developed and implement effective procurement proposals
  • Researched regulations to guarantee contracts were updated and in compliance with laws
  • Coordinated with clients to guarantee terms of contracts are fulfilled in compliance with the contract terms and regulations.

AML Analyst, Contractor

12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed multiple complex cases involving matters such as multiple relationship accounts (related parties), tiered and multi-faceted transactions, international wires involving bank-designated high-risk jurisdictions, and complex cash structuring schemes
  • Used SARS to file cyber security events, filed with FinCen whenever there is AML or fraud cases
  • Used IdentityMind a service platform for fraud prevention, payment facilitators, and processors to fight attempts at money laundering and related fraud
  • Researched, investigated, and analyzed transaction alerts pertaining to cash structuring, high-risk county transactions, and wire transfers
  • Identified and used Blockchains for all cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin
  • Utilize third-party service providers and internal systems to perform searches on subjects being investigated as part of CDD/EDD/KYC for customers and merchants
  • Reviewed high volume of unusual cryptocurrency and bitcoin activities relating to payments and transactions from a BSA/AML perspective
  • Conducted compliance reviews and analysis in support of Coinbase's BSA/AML and other regulatory compliance policies and programs including investigating transactions
  • Monitored program alerts, reviewed transactions and user activity, conducted research and determined whether activity was suspicious and reportable to FinCEN in a Suspicious Activity Report
  • Maintained detailed documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulations and internal policies and procedures.

Paralegal, Contractor

True Search
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Organized case files completed attorney calendars, meetings/agendas, and met deadlines for attorneys
  • Created and sent electronic signature requests for contract execution through via docusign
  • Prepared legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
  • Negotiated contract agreements
  • Edited and prepared contracts: SOW(s), MSA(s), and MSP(s) agreements via docusign and adobe
  • Mined contracts in Excel for reporting
  • Draft and format pleading, motions, and affidavits documents
  • Drafted subpoenas and coordinated with process servers
  • Sort and disturbed mail, responded via phone or email.

Paralegal

Ostroff Injury Law
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Plaintiff Personal Injury
  • Prepared legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
  • Investigated reports of corporate integrity via email, or phone
  • Gathered information about legal issues from the client in interviews
  • Organized case files completed attorney calendars, meetings/agendas
  • Met deadlines for attorneys
  • Draft and format pleading, motions, and affidavits documents, e-filling in PA
  • Conducted investigation interviews via phone, email, or other
  • Locate and develop case-relevant information.

Claims & Benefits Specialist, Contractor

AETNA
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • Handled claim disputes with partner health plans on behalf of the client
  • Supported client with Explanation of Benefits (EOB), eligibility and claims questions, and/or issue resolution, including understanding the root cause of the
  • Handled claims disputes with partner health plans on behalf of the client
  • Listened, assessed, and understood the client’s presenting issue(s) and used critical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving to take appropriate action
  • Identified opportunities to improve how we resolve claims and benefit issues, including improvements, in our benefit content, and other tools and resources.

Education

ABA Paralegal Certificate -

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering. -

2023

Certified Fraud Examiner. -

2023

B.S - Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice

The Pennsylvania State University
05.2021

Skills

  • Exhibit Preparation
  • Legal Jargon Knowledge
  • Court Transcription
  • Records Management
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Legal Compliance
  • Legal Research
  • Negotiation
  • Risk Management
  • Document Preparation
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • File Organization
  • Legal Analysis
  • Problem Solving
  • Court Filing
  • Contract Review
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Legal Writing
  • Document Drafting
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Workers comp Paralegal, Contractor

10.2022 - 03.2023

Compliance Analyst/ Paralegal, Contractor, Velocity Procurement

07.2022 - 10.2022

AML Analyst, Contractor

12.2021 - 07.2022

Paralegal, Contractor

True Search
09.2021 - 12.2021

Paralegal

Ostroff Injury Law
07.2018 - 01.2020

Claims & Benefits Specialist, Contractor

AETNA
04.2017 - 07.2018

ABA Paralegal Certificate -

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering. -

Certified Fraud Examiner. -

B.S - Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice

The Pennsylvania State University

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