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Latavia Morgan

SNELLVILLE,GA

Summary

Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills drive successful collaboration in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy. Accuracy-driven and systematic team player. Adept at providing legal support to commanders and soldiers alike. Well-qualified and eager to contribute to a smooth and efficient military legal process. Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Goal-oriented Paralegal Specialist experienced in providing administrative support to legal departments with focus on document management. Demonstrated ability in interpreting legal documents and policies.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal Specialist

Office of General Counsel/SSA
Atlanta, GA
09.1999 - Current
  • Typed and completed briefs, including appellee briefs, tables of contents, citations, appendices, and cover letters.
  • Proofread draft and final copies of briefs for discrepancies; assembled and mailed copies to courts and attorneys.
  • Received inquiries regarding case statuses; assessed need for supervisor or attorney involvement.
  • Assisted staff attorneys with Answers in newly filed cases within Southern District of Georgia.
  • Furnished case-related information from various records and legal databases, including PACER and Lexis Nexis.
  • Researched disability case statuses using eView, providing information to attorneys and judges.
  • Prepared certificates of service, transmittal letters, and routine documents on time for filing briefs.
  • Conducted legal research to verify citations and quotations; ensured compliance with court formatting requirements.

Saint Joseph Hospital
Atlanta, GA
05.2005 - Current
  • Processed statistical reports on discharges, inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and cath clinics.
  • Collected medical charts from various hospital departments and floors for documentation.
  • Prepared and scanned medical charts into Document Control System (DCS) for record management.
  • Indexed each document in medical records to ensure easy retrieval and organization.
  • Electronically transferred completed charts to Health Professional Filing (HPF) System for secure storage.
  • Labeled and filed paper files in permanent storage area for compliance and accessibility.

Office Automation Clerk

Office of Hearing and Appeals/SSA
Charlotte, NC
09.1998 - 09.1999
  • Typed, edited, and transcribed legal documents including decisions, letters, and memoranda.
  • Responded to congressional inquiries regarding disability cases.
  • Monitored Administrative Law Judges hearings, prepared hearing rooms, and greeted attendees.
  • Presented claims files to unrepresented claimants for review.
  • Explained hearing procedures and SSA policies to claimants and their representatives.
  • Confirmed hearing dates and advised claimants on necessary evidence for submissions.
  • Performed court reporter duties, including note-taking for the ALJ.
  • Processed incoming emails and faxes into automated systems for efficient workflow.

Purchasing Agent

Marriott Crabtree Hotel
Raleigh, NC
03.1997 - 09.1998
  • Purchased all food, housekeeping, and administrative supplies for the hotel
  • Insured that correct receiving and handling procedures were maintained
  • Handled all administrative and organizational task daily
  • Independently managed the food, material and service procurement process for specific assigned meal service and projects including key project deliverables with little review/oversight from the manager

FDC Clerk and Order Puller

Shoney's Commissary
Tucker, GA
01.1996 - 12.1996
  • Compiled uniforms, paper products, and Rubbermaid items for Shoney's and Captain D's restaurants.
  • Maintained accurate inventory counts within FDC department to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated daily communications with UPS, Airborne Express, FedEx, and Greyhound shipping companies.
  • Assembled and processed customer orders from stock while arranging timely shipments.
  • Answered phones courteously, ensuring high levels of customer service satisfaction.
  • Executed data entry tasks to update customer account records accurately.

Storage and -Issue Specialist and Research Specialist

U.S. Air Force
Pope AFB, NC
05.1993 - 12.1995
  • Received, stored, verified, and selected property for efficient issue resolution and shipment processing.
  • Interpreted inquiries and generated varied computer outputs to fulfill required duties.
  • Researched national stock numbers and part numbers; entered data into BCAS and Standard Base Supply System.
  • Assisted customers in ordering items through base supply, utilizing contracted government sellers.
  • Executed item and monetary accounting, inventory control, financial planning, and funds management.
  • Conducted regular inventories to ensure stock accuracy.
  • Operated automated equipment, specialized government vehicles, and material handling devices.
  • Maintained positive working relationships with staff and management throughout operations.

Legal Automation Clerk

U.S. Army CECOM
Fort Monmouth, NJ
06.1990 - 02.1992
  • Processed and prepared legal documents for solicitation, award, modification, and administration of government contracts.
  • Reviewed purchase requests from government buyers and contractors to ensure compliance.
  • Obtained price quotes from suppliers for supplies, services, and construction projects.
  • Developed and monitored contracts to secure necessary supplies and services.
  • Evaluated suppliers through interviews, negotiated purchasing contracts, and verified vendor qualifications.
  • Managed incoming mail by opening, sorting, routing, and preparing outgoing correspondence.
  • Communicated with customers, employees, and vendors to resolve inquiries and complaints.

Education

High School Diploma -

Frankfurt American High School
Frankfurt, W. Germany
06-1990

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ

Logistics And Materials Management

Community College of The USAF
Pope AFB, NC
12-1995

Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies

Kaplan University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies

Hodges University
Fort Myers, FL

Skills

  • Electronic health records management
  • Data entry and document management
  • Compliance auditing and reporting
  • Patient confidentiality and privacy
  • Database management and statistical analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Team collaboration and support
  • Customer service excellence
  • Time management strategies
  • Health information management

Timeline

Saint Joseph Hospital
05.2005 - Current

Paralegal Specialist

Office of General Counsel/SSA
09.1999 - Current

Office Automation Clerk

Office of Hearing and Appeals/SSA
09.1998 - 09.1999

Purchasing Agent

Marriott Crabtree Hotel
03.1997 - 09.1998

FDC Clerk and Order Puller

Shoney's Commissary
01.1996 - 12.1996

Storage and -Issue Specialist and Research Specialist

U.S. Air Force
05.1993 - 12.1995

Legal Automation Clerk

U.S. Army CECOM
06.1990 - 02.1992

High School Diploma -

Frankfurt American High School

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Brookdale Community College

Logistics And Materials Management

Community College of The USAF

Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies

Kaplan University

Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies

Hodges University

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