Katura Mills
Summary
Flexible, motivated, organized individual with 4+ years of social work and public benefits experience. 15+ years of customer service. Seeking to provide professional assistance in social work, public benefits, drafting legal documents, customer service, and working with special needs kids. Trusted Paralegal offering extensive legal skill set, proficiency in managing large caseloads and capacity to meet deadlines. Collects, organizes, analyzes and disseminates significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Exercises independent judgment regarding legal and contractual matters within broadly defined practices and policies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Benefits Paralegal
Florida Rural Legal Services
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for handling public benefits cases under the supervision of an attorney.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
Substitute Teacher
Hendry County Schools
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Execute lesson plan consistent with teacher guidelines and school curriculum
- Establish an orderly classroom environment and provide a positive learning experience.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
Social Worker/Benefits Assistant
CareerSource of Southwest Florida
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Conducts intensive interviews to determine eligibility for cash, medical, food and/or childcare benefits
- Assist clients with applying for SSI, Medicaid, SSA, and Medicare applications.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Provided direct clinical social work services to individuals and families in a mental health setting.
- Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
Education
BA - General Studies
Palm Beach State College
06.2020
Skills
- Case management and documentation
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Meeting planning
- Supply management
- Telephone skills
- Office experience
- Verbal and written communication
- Internal communications
- Client relationships
- Integrity and discretion
- Computer skills, including proficiency with case management software, Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, and e-filing
- Legal research
- Client interviewing
- Power of attorney
- Database research
- Attorney support
- Tax law
Timeline
Public Benefits Paralegal
Florida Rural Legal Services
03.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Hendry County Schools
01.2020 - 01.2023
Social Worker/Benefits Assistant
CareerSource of Southwest Florida
01.2016 - 01.2020
BA - General Studies
Palm Beach State College
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