Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL ASSISTANT
U.S. ATTORNEYS OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
07.2023 - Current
Prepare, proofread, and cite check legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents
Examine, prepare and process a variety of technical legal documents
Redact, review and produce discovery to opposing counsel
Aid attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations, and court cases
Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents
Assemble and organize files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository
Maintain calendar of assigned active cases
Track filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conference and interviews
Arrange travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations
Produce a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.
HUMAN RESOURCES NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER, ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE
KENTUCKY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
12.2020 - 07.2023
Update weekly/monthly/annual reports and submit accordingly
Manage a Battalion elements Medical Readiness Status
Coordinate and schedule Physical Health Examinations for Soldiers whose medical status has expired or has upcoming expirations
Assist units with personnel readiness management and record keeping
Maintain and manage online Soldier's records utilizing the Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) system
Update personnel information utilizing Inter -Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A)
Review and process Administrative Separation Actions against Soldiers, whether voluntary or involuntary
Assist Commanders with Non-Judicial Punishment actions in accordance with laws and regulations
Appointed as the Unit Public Affairs and Historian Representative
Maintained Battalion Social Media pages and created story boards for training events
Process Soldier's personnel actions, awards, and incentives
Manage all incoming/outgoing mail
Maintain online filing system
Plan and coordinate events (mobilization departs, homecomings, Soldier Readiness events)
Brief commanders on updated information regarding the personnel numbers and accountability tracking.
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
KENTUCKY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
12.2019 - 12.2020
Managed the Incentives for Kentucky National Guard Soldiers via the Guard Incentive Management System (GIMS) within the proper Selective Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and Army Regulations
Verify requirements of contracts and Soldiers with in GIMS, Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS), and Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A)
Ensure contracts meet the Fiscal Law requirements before submitting them to for payment with United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO)
Sent notifications to Soldiers for contract violations pending potential termination, informing them of their rights and warnings
Worked with Units across the state to correct errors within contracts or Soldiers to prevent terminations
Assisted Soldiers and units with exception to policy request when contracts were in violation and pending potential termination
Assisted in training Soldiers on their potential re-enlistment/extension benefits while serving in the National Guard and how to request if eligible.
Paralegal NCO
KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD
01.2016 - 12.2020
Provide paralegal support to unit commanders and the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
Provide legal documents in courts-martial, nonjudicial punishments and other military justice matters
Prepare line of duty determinations, separation board proceedings and other administrative law matters
Assistance in the family law arena, such as powers of attorney, wills and separation decrees
Assisted Battalion Senior Battalion Personnel Services NCO with administrative duties with Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP)
Processed administrative separation packets at the Battalion level
Conducted personnel record reviews utilizing the IPERMS system
Updates Soldiers' DD93 (Record of Emergency Notification) and SGLV 8286 (Soldiers Group Life Insurance
Advised Battalion Commander as soon as Red Cross Messages and updates to all Red Cross Messages
Assisted with personnel strength reporting
Assisted with Line of Duty and Soldier medical readiness
Recorder for de-centralized Enlisted Promotion boards for E-4 to E-5.
Business Operations Administrator
TRUE, GUARNIERI, & AYER
07.2019 - 09.2019
Forward all incoming phone calls to appropriate managing attorney
Set up new case files online and hard copy
Maintain regular billing (incoming and outgoing) within the office using a client billing system
Input billable hours for each attorney in select billing system
Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail
Assist with office budgeting between General, Escrow, and Special Fees accounts within the office.
WORKERS COMPENSATION LITIGATION PARALEGAL
MORGAN & MORGAN
02.2019 - 07.2019
Draft correspondence, pleadings, and discovery
File documents within the online Department of Workers Claims e-filing system
Request medical records and summarize upon receipt
Prepare documentation and medical history to provide to experts and medical providers
Negotiate settlements between clients and insurance adjusters
Manage all files and client records
Schedule appointments with clients, depositions, medical evaluations, benefit review conferences, and meetings
Review incoming and outgoing correspondence for accuracy
Draft reports for monthly activity within the department using Microsoft Excel.
PARALEGAL SPECIALIST
KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD
05.2018 - 02.2019
Organize and administer Administrative Separation Boards
Prepare legal documents, to include briefs, pleadings, and appeals
Collected and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes, and documents
Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library is up-to-date
Assist in Merit System Board Protection cases involving federal employees
Document and log all incoming Soldier issues, documents, and correspondence
Created an efficient filing system to maintain all office files, regulations, military directives, and pamphlets
Maintain office calendar utilizing Outlook Calendar
Review legal documents to ensure compliance with regulations and policies
Conduct and review After Action Reviews (AAR) for sustains and improvements
Assistance in the family law arena, such as powers of attorney, wills and separation decrees.
RUNNER
WARREN COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
01.2018 - 05.2018
Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail
Using the in-house system to answer incoming phone calls to assist the office manager, managing attorney and case workers to route calls to the proper person
Deliver all pleadings to the Warren County Justice Center to both the Circuit Clerk and the Juvenile clerk to be filed with the proper Circuit Family Court
Responsible for picking up all signed Motions, Orders, and Notices from both Family Court Judges and delivering back to the proper Assistant County Attorney and the Enforcement Case Workers within the office
Responsible for keeping the Central Filing Room up to date with all correspondence properly filed and all cases properly maintained and in the proper location for future use
Direct requests and unresolved issues to appropriate colleagues
Maintain up to date paper and computer-based information on all clients within the Division of Child Support for easy correspondence
Directly work with case workers and the managing attorney on specific requests by each individual as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
05.2022
Skills
Legal Document Preparation
Legal/Court Processes
Database Management
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Legal Writing
Fast Learner
Legal Correspondence
Pleading Drafting
Human Resources Support
Administrative Skills
Certifications Clearances
Secret Security Clearance
References
CPT Mary Melton, JFHQ, KYARNG; Dept. of Justice, 859-699-3562
Sergeant First Class (Retired) Patrick Wallace, KYARNG, 270-790-7227
Katie Garner, Senior Paralegal, Morgan & Morgan, 859-806-4374
Timeline
LEGAL ASSISTANT
U.S. ATTORNEYS OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
07.2023 - Current
HUMAN RESOURCES NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER, ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE
KENTUCKY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
12.2020 - 07.2023
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
KENTUCKY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
12.2019 - 12.2020
Business Operations Administrator
TRUE, GUARNIERI, & AYER
07.2019 - 09.2019
WORKERS COMPENSATION LITIGATION PARALEGAL
MORGAN & MORGAN
02.2019 - 07.2019
PARALEGAL SPECIALIST
KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD
05.2018 - 02.2019
RUNNER
WARREN COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
01.2018 - 05.2018
Paralegal NCO
KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD
01.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
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