Ruth Caroline Morgan
Upperco,MD
Summary
Diligent and results-oriented Legal Professional with expertise in case analysis and interpretation. Seeking a Legal Research Analyst position to apply finely tuned legal writing and information retrieval skills. Bringing over 9 years of relevant experience as a legal professional. Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Research Analyst III
Talent Bridge | Wells Fargo Bank | Computershare Corporate Trust Company
Columbia, MD
Current - Current
- Identified relevant information through the review of case documents and legal materials.
- Compiled research findings into comprehensive reports for legal professionals and signing sessions.
- Performed due diligence by researching public records, statutes, regulations, and court decisions.
- Conducted interviews with clients to obtain additional information for files.
- Drafted memorandums of law, curative title documents, contracts, and other legal documents as needed.
- Assisted in the development of legal strategies based on findings from research.
- Developed databases of client information using spreadsheets or specialized software applications.
- Collaborated with other legal professionals to ensure accuracy of research results.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Sharepoint, VBA Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Performed online searches using search engines such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, Mass Prod, Qlick Sense, and county records to locate and verify sources of information.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
Family Law Mediator
Morgan’s Mediation Practice
Upperco, MD
06.2017 - Current
- Analyzed dispute cases and determined appropriate solutions.
- Facilitated communication between disputing parties.
- Developed and implemented conflict resolution strategies.
- Assisted with developing mutual understanding and agreement between conflicting parties.
- Advised clients on the most effective way to resolve their conflicts.
- Researched legal precedents related to disputes and recommended actions accordingly.
- Negotiated agreements between conflicting parties in an impartial manner.
- Reviewed relevant case law and provided guidance on applicable laws.
- Maintained confidential records of all proceedings, discussions, and decisions reached.
- Educated clients on their rights under the law and other available options.
- Followed up with clients after conclusion of dispute resolution process.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to dispute resolution techniques.
- Authored settlement agreement documents containing resolutions and obtained signatures from both parties to finalize agreements.
- Readied settlement paperwork for signature.
Manager of Research and Logistics
First Street Management
Hunt Valley, MD
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Participated in training sessions related to debt collection policies and procedures.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies for successful debt collection with clients.
- Assessed financial information to determine the best course of action for collecting debts.
- Reviewed credit reports to identify potential collections accounts.
- Negotiated repayment plans with customers experiencing financial hardship.
- Remained calm, stayed professional and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
- Notified credit departments and turned over records to attorneys when customers failed to respond to collection attempts.
- Informed customers about their rights under applicable laws regarding collections processes.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and payment histories.
- Conducted skip-tracing activities to locate delinquent customers.
- Adhered to all federal, state, and local regulations regarding debt collection practices.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
Concord Law School
Advanced Conflict Resolution Certifications -
Notre Dame Business School of Mendoza
Bachelor Of Arts in Communications -
University of Maryland
Skills
- Experienced Analyst
- KYC/AML Proficient
- Project Management
- Data Interpretation
- Legal Knowledge
- Evaluating Contracts
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Office Suite
- VBA Excel, SAP Training
- Documenting and Reporting
- Certified Maryland Notary
- Management Responsibilities
- Advanced Negotiation
- Lexis Nexis, Qlik Sense
- Time Management
- Employee Training
- Confidentiality
- Critical Thinking
- Legal writing
- Due diligence
- Litigation Support
- Drafting memoranda
- Dispute Resolution
- Electronic database research
Certification
ACAMS/ KYC/ AML Training / Compliance
Basic Divorce Mediation - CAT 1 SW CEIJ / CAT A CC-U for (CPC)
Child Access Mediation - Rule 17-106 (b)
Property Mediation - Required for Court of Appeals MD under Rule 17-104C (2)
Basic Negotiations Certifications
Advance Negotiations Certifications
High Conflict Resolution Negotiations
Volunteer Experience
Mediator, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Baltimore, MD, Mediated discrimination cases between employers and employees after either party had filed a discrimination lawsuit. Maintained knowledge and understanding of legal standards and requirements. Communicated Coverage, Timeliness, Filing a charge, Prohibited Practices and types of Discrimination to both sides in the dispute in order to optimize fair results in a timely manner., Met Separately and collectively with involved parties to reach mutually agreeable resolutions., Diligently communicated coverage, timeliness, fling a charge, prohibited practices and types of discrimination to both sides in the dispute in order to optimize fair results in a timely manner., Conducted fair and accurate investigations to assess discrimination allegations and reach a finding., Researched different databases for prior case studies, Maintained negotiation parameters with Legal, Policies, and Guidelines., Worked diligently in assisting the parties in negotiating jointly acceptable resolutions of issues in conflict., Assisted in filing legal paperwork for court, appeals, and notifying witnesses.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Research Analyst III
Talent Bridge | Wells Fargo Bank | Computershare Corporate Trust Company
Current - Current
Family Law Mediator
Morgan’s Mediation Practice
06.2017 - Current
Manager of Research and Logistics
First Street Management
10.2016 - 06.2017
Juris Doctorate -
Concord Law School
Advanced Conflict Resolution Certifications -
Notre Dame Business School of Mendoza
Bachelor Of Arts in Communications -
University of Maryland
ACAMS/ KYC/ AML Training / Compliance
Basic Divorce Mediation - CAT 1 SW CEIJ / CAT A CC-U for (CPC)
Child Access Mediation - Rule 17-106 (b)
Property Mediation - Required for Court of Appeals MD under Rule 17-104C (2)
Basic Negotiations Certifications
Advance Negotiations Certifications
High Conflict Resolution Negotiations
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