Serves as the Paralegal NCOIC for the Rhode Island National Guard Joint Force Headquarters and 56th Troop Command.
Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Assisted attorneys with board preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Attended board proceedings as a court reporter to transcribe them.
Paralegal Specialist
Rhode Island National Guard
02.2022 - 10.2024
Served as the battalion paralegal for the 1-126th Aviation Battalion and transitioned to the brigade paralegal for 56th Troop Command.
Prepared, reviewed processed, and tracked all nonjudicial, administrative, and legal assistance actions
Prepare monthly tracking reports for the Staff Judge Advocate OSJA
Provides direct support to the Brigade Judge Advocate and manage legal actions from start to finish
Performed numerous Legal SRPs for deploying units
Can provide verbatim transcript on legal actions such as separation boards and court martial
Take visitors, phone calls, set up appointments for legal assistance appointments
Administrative work, keeping good order and discipline by processing chapter separations
Assist with keeping the effective operation of the office and subordinate units
Military Police
Rhode Island National Guard
05.2021 - 02.2022
Fostered a positive public image of the Military Police through routine engagement with local communities.
Ensured public safety during large-scale events by coordinating crowd control measures and monitoring potential threats.
Assisted in the planning and execution of security measures for military exercises, ensuring the safety of all personnel involved.
Provided training to fellow Military Police officers, increasing overall unit readiness and effectiveness.
Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
04.2001 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
West Warwick High School
West Warwick, RI
04.2001 - 01.2022
Skills
Court Reporting
Proficient in Microsoft 365
Specialty in Military Justice
Conflict Resolution
Interpersonal
Case Management
Redactions
Legal Research Expert
Mentorship
Legal writing
Legal research
Client communication
Certification
Army Paralegal Competence Course (APCC)
Professionalexperience
Am responsible for the welfare, professional development and training of the brigade's paralegals. Preformed numerous Legal SRPs for deploying units. The only active court reporters proficiently trained to use the eclipse court reporting system. Can provide verbatim transcript on legal actions such as separation boards and court martial. Finished #1 in all my paralegal professional military education courses. Breadth Army experience between two MOS's and working at different echelons. Take visitors, phone calls, set up appointments for legal assistance appointments. Administrative work, keeping good order and discipline by processing chapter separations. Assist with keeping the effective operation of the office and subordinate units.
Accomplishments
Promoted to Paralegal NCOIC after 2 years.
Supervises and trains all paralegals in Rhode Island.
Transcribed more than 30 hours of transcription.
Timeline
Paralegal NCO
Rhode Island National Guard
10.2024 - Current
Paralegal Specialist
Rhode Island National Guard
02.2022 - 10.2024
Military Police
Rhode Island National Guard
05.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems