RALSTON DICKSON
Law Clerk
Nanuet,New York
Summary
Highly organized, results-driven, and performance-focused professional with extensive experience in legal cases administration; coupled with background in human resource functions. Dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service in performing assigned tasks to streamline office operations, optimize productivity, and boost performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
USCIS, Law Clerk
Goldberg and Associates PC
The Bronx, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Draft Federal Lawsuits
- Communicate with Assistant United States Attorneys to get cases approved
- Draft Threats of Litigation
- Assist clients with drafting their declarations in preparation for submitting packages to various immigration agencies
- Collaborate with clients to collect evidence to submit to various immigration agencies
- Evaluate Requests for Evidence
- Research legal authority using West Law and Lexis Nexis to identify tenable solutions to Immigration law problems.
- Create and prepar legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Increase satisfaction among law clients by applying best practices to solve complex issues efficiently.
- Process and enter customer orders into database and provide proactive customer service for accounts.
- Administrate databases containing client information and vital data to facilitate office operations.
- Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
- Assess cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
Personal Injury, Immigration and Marketing Law Clerk
Pollack, Pollack Isaac & DeCicco LLP
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed client intake process by drafting retainer agreements, retaining clients after initial correspondence, and setting clients up with reputable medical facilities
- Initiated Insurance claims by ascertaining claim numbers submitting letters of representation and initiating negotiations with adjusters
- Managed medical records requests
- Drafted Summons and Complaints, Bills of Particulars, and Response to Combined Demands to start legal proceedings and keep matters moving swiftly through the legal process
- Completed marked complaints and Notices to Admit facilitating ease and dexterity in the discovery process
- Performed the role of the closer for potential immigration clients
- Assisted with the marketing associate in drafting social media blogs by writing articles with Search Engine Optimization keywords that were congruent with the various practice areas
- Drafted content for webpage and assisted with the website development
- Participated on a daily basis on Radio show for PPID marketing.
Legal Intern
Knight, Junor and Samuels
Kingston
04.2014
- Took charge of generating claim forms and particulars of claim forms used in initiating legal proceedings, while drafting defense to cases
- Closely communicated with clients and opposing parties to discuss cases and demonstrated keen eye for detail during court proceedings
- Performed legal research and provided recommendations about case theories to support legal professional in preparing high-profile cases
- Helped during client interviews by accurately documenting information and asking relevant questions
- Supported with the drafting of conveyancing lecture given by the partner
- Thoroughly assessed consumer price indices for personal injury cases
Intern
Leslie Jones Thomas Esq
New York
04.2010
- Provided appropriate recommendations regarding best methods to efficiently manage cases and ensure accurate legal analysis by conducting legal research
- Served as a representative of attorneys in court handling the communication with judges and adjourning cases to prevent legal penalties
- Coordinated major projects pertaining to data storage and drafted legal documents to respond to legal proceedings.
Junior Analyst Human Resources
Marsh & McLennan Companies, New Jersey, Guy
New York, New York
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Partook in talent mapping for employees within the IT Department, oversight of bonus requisition for off-cycle requests, and professional development lectures
- Provided support in writing job descriptions and identifying Fair Labor Standard Act status of employees within the Global Analytics Department, while assisting in facilitating learning activities for other interns
- Made use of excel expertise to execute global reconstruction of PeopleSoft database, aiming to improve data integrity for the Global Analytics Department
- Offered analytical feedback on clear career progression through redevelopment of PeopleSoft structure.
- Worked with HR team to coordinate company events.
- Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
Production Assistant
Cable News Network, CNN
New York
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
Education
Bachelor of Law -
University of the West Indies
2012
Diploma - Psychology
University of the West Indies Debate
2009
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
University of the West Indies
2008
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, OneNote, and Outlook), PeopleSoft, West Law and Lexis Nexis
- Marketing Strategic Planning and Implementation Reports Generation and Submission
- Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis Public Relations Regulatory Compliance
- Preparation of Pleadings
- Review of Pleadings
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Preparing Templates
- Preparing Exhibits
- Evidence Gathering
- Staff Training
Websites
Certification
Legal Practice Certificate – General Legal Counsel, Kingston, JA | 2014
Legal Education Certificate (Graduated Valedictorian) – Norman Manley Law School, Kingston, JA | 2014
Affiliations
Qualified Attorney, Country of Jamaica | 2014
Bar Admission
New York Bar – New York State Board of Law Examiners | Pending
Alabama State Bar – Admission in progress
Awards
2nd Best Oralist (South Africa 2014) and Winner of the competition – World Human Rights Moot Court Competition
Affiliations
Caribbean American Bar Association
Nassau County Bar Association
Activities
President and Legal Education Officer: Mona Law Society, Jamaica
Director: Be Inspired International Charity Organization, Jamaica
Hall Chairman and Guild Councilor: Taylor Hall, Jamaica
Founder: Chapelton Business Association, Jamaica
President: Jamaica College Old Boys Association, UWI Chapter, Jamaica
Campaign Manager: Social Sciences Representative, Jamaica
Member | Actor: Norman Manley Law School Entertainment Committee, Jamaica
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Public Speaking - President Eastside Toastmasters
I am passionate about public speaking, motivating and exercise.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Timeline
USCIS, Law Clerk
Goldberg and Associates PC
09.2021 - Current
Personal Injury, Immigration and Marketing Law Clerk
Pollack, Pollack Isaac & DeCicco LLP
03.2019 - 09.2021
Legal Intern
Knight, Junor and Samuels
04.2014
Junior Analyst Human Resources
Marsh & McLennan Companies, New Jersey, Guy
04.2012 - 01.2013
Intern
Leslie Jones Thomas Esq
04.2010
Production Assistant
Cable News Network, CNN
Bachelor of Law -
University of the West Indies
Diploma - Psychology
University of the West Indies Debate
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
University of the West Indies
Legal Practice Certificate – General Legal Counsel, Kingston, JA | 2014
Legal Education Certificate (Graduated Valedictorian) – Norman Manley Law School, Kingston, JA | 2014
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