Joel Burger
SCI Mahanoy Law Library
Pen Argyl,PA
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
ParalegalWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation:
Pen Argyl, PAOpen to relocation:
YesImportant To Me
Career advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid time offCompany Culture15
years of professional experience
Summary
Detail-oriented paralegal with extensive experience in legal research, legal writing, and court filing. Skilled in organizing complex case materials, preparing accurate legal documents, and prioritizing requests for timely response. Strong communication and document handling support reliable client service and compliant filings.
Work History
Paralegal
5 Years 11 Months- Assisted inmates with court forms, filings, and procedural guidance for legal submissions.
- Conducted legal research and prepared reference materials for inmate litigation support.
- Reviewed incoming legal requests and prioritized research assignments for timely response.
- Managed law library resources, including case reporters, statutes, and updated legal materials.
Paralegal
3 Years 9 Months- Monitored assigned deadlines, organized case documents, and maintained documentation order to support accurate legal recordkeeping.
- Interpreted procedural requirements to help ensure compliance with filing standards.
- Coordinated access to legal resources and maintained orderly library operations.
- Trained staff on library procedures, legal research tools, and document handling practices.
Counsel Substitute
5 Years- Advised facility leadership on legal compliance, policy interpretation, and inmate assignment procedures.
- Interpreted corrections regulations and applied guidance to assignment, intake, and classification decisions.
- Reviewed case files, disciplinary records, and custody documents for accuracy and consistency.
- Drafted legal correspondence, memoranda, and administrative responses for internal and external use.
Education
Paralegal Studies - Law
- Honoree of Counsel Substitute
- Ranked in Top 5% of class
- Elected to Vice President for I.H.O.P.E Organization in 2015
Skills
Legal research
Legal writing
Case law investigation
Case management
Court filing
Document preparation
MS Office expertise
Client communication
Timeline
Paralegal
SCI Mahanoy Law Library
02.2019 - 01.2025
Paralegal
SCI Benner Law Library
04.2015 - 01.2019
Counsel Substitute
Central Reception & Assignment Facility
01.2010 - 01.2015
Thomas Edison State University
Paralegal Studies from Law