Experience

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  Bamberg Legal, LLC

  • 104 Bridge Street, Bamberg, SC 29003

  • Paralegal

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • 104 Bridge Street, Bamberg, SC 29003

    Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments. Draft pleadings, motions and other legal documents and file them with the court. Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc) Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes. Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices for motions, mediations, and trials. Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests. Gather relevant information from a variety of sources. Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties. Help with voir dire, jury selection and witnesses preparation. Provide assistance with case settlements. Communicate with clients to keep them informed and updated with status of their case.

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  South Carolina Department of Social Services

  • Orangeburg, South Carolina

  • Paralegal (Neglect and Abuse Unit)

    • Apr 2015 - Jan 2018
    • Orangeburg, South Carolina

    Assisted DSS attorneys in prosecuting a wide range of child abuse and neglect cases along with adult protective service cases. Drafted and served legal documents; organized and maintained case files; attended court hearings and took notes. Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed court dates, appointments, and meetings. Conducted research in legal matters. Met agency, state, and federal guidelines and deadlines.

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  Senior Matters, Columbia South Carolina

  • Columbia, South Carolina Area

  • Caregiver for Elderly and Brain Injury Patients

    • Apr 2014 - Mar 2015
    • Columbia, South Carolina Area

    Provided personal hygiene assistance, assistance with dressing, medication reminders, light housekeeping/laundry, meal preparation, pet care, transportation/shopping/errands, assistance with correspondence and mail, provided respite care, hospital sitting, assisted living/nursing home sitting, safety supervision, socialization, dementia support, and kept daily journals of activities, meals, visitors, etc.

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  Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Orangeburg, South Carolina

  • Bilingual Licensed Insurance Agent

    • Aug 2006 - Feb 2015
    • Orangeburg, South Carolina

    Processed subsidy and insurance applications. Presented and clearly explained insurance policy options to clients based on their needs. Researched coverage and premium options and supplied clients with the best coverage. Provide accurate and appropriate information in a timely fashion in response to customer inquiries. Worked with upper management to ensure appropriate changes were made to improve customer satisfaction.

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  Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (Richland County Jail)

  • Columbia, South Carolina Area

  • Sergeant/Assistant Watch Commander

    • Nov 2011 - Oct 2013
    • Columbia, South Carolina Area

    Managed team of 60 detention officers and a population of 1000 minimum, medium, maximum, and super-maximum inmates. Conducted shift briefing, roll calls, and duty assignments. Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates. Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities. Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public. Maintained records and logs of man-hours, materials and equipment used. Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals. Continually monitored dormitories for inappropriate activity. Wrote daily reports that included recommendations for further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts. Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and used physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.