Regina F Dewitt
SUMTER SOUTH
Summary
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Specialist
United States Attorneys Office/Department of Justice
Columbia, SC
10.2014 - Current
- Reviews and analyzes claims for legal merit and compliance according to the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act.
- Prepare written correspondence to referring agencies in accordance with the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Open and Maintain debtor files Analyze claims to determine the type of indebtedness to record and maintain proper debtor account information Analyze financial information on debtors to determine their present and future potential ability to pay.
- Initiate contact with debtors concerning payment of their obligation, their ability to pay, and negotiate written payment schedules to assure successful collections of debts.
- Interpret and enforce judgments in criminal cases, and independently perform all functions to collect amounts imposed as a result of prosecution of criminal cases.
- Produce a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office software applications.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
- Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information.
- Developed and managed up to 365 cases.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
JOYE, NAPPIER & RISHER LLC
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
12.2006 - 01.2014
- Managed high case load, in the practice areas of personal injury, wrongful death, Criminal both State and Federal, family law.
- Oversaw and directed cases at all stages, from intake through trial preparation and appeal preparation.
- Performed all aspects of case preparation, including formulating theories of the case, legal research, drafting legal documents, including complaints, motions, orders and briefs.
- Also conducted investigations, depositions, trials, and appellate arguments.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Created and implemented all policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
- Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.
- Developed and managed up to 202 cases.
- Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.
- Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information.
- Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
HURSEY LAW FIRM
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
05.2001 - 08.2006
- Managed high case load, in the practice areas of personal injury, wrongful death, Criminal both State and Federal, Family law.
- Oversaw and directed cases at all stages, from intake through trial preparation and appeal preparation.
- Performed all aspects of case preparation, including formulating theories of the case, legal research, drafting legal documents, including complaints, motions, orders and briefs.
- Also conducted investigations, depositions, trials, and appellate arguments.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
- Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.
- Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
- Developed and managed up to 195 cases.
- Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Created and implemented all policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.
Claims Associate III
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD
Surfside Beach, South Carolina
02.1994 - 05.1999
- Gained extensive claims processing experience, including high dollar claims.
- Managed high volume Correspondence in reference to claim status and updates.
- Managed claims from inception to completion.
- Managed Government contracts.
- Created and implemented all policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Management/ Project Manager
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC2016
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC2006
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC2002
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC2000
Skills
- Licensed Paralegal
- Specialty in Criminal Law; Family Law; Wills and Probate; Medical Malpractice; Personal Injury and Social Security
- Proficient in MS Office
- Excellent investigative and reporting skills
- Excellent judgment
- Strong work ethic
- American Association for Paralegal Education
- Legal jargon knowledge
- Financial and estate planning
- Knowledge of credit disputes
- Analytical
- Strong legal background
- Criminal law knowledge
- Exceptional writer
Affiliations
Member, South Carolina Paralegal Association
Timeline
Paralegal Specialist
United States Attorneys Office/Department of Justice
10.2014 - Current
Senior Litigation Paralegal
JOYE, NAPPIER & RISHER LLC
12.2006 - 01.2014
Senior Litigation Paralegal
HURSEY LAW FIRM
05.2001 - 08.2006
Claims Associate III
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD
02.1994 - 05.1999
Master of Science - Organizational Management/ Project Manager
Charleston Southern University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Charleston Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Charleston Southern University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Horry Georgetown Technical College
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