Experience

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  United States Federal Government

  • Paralegal

    • Feb 2020 - Present
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  Smith, Gildea & Schmidt, LLC

  • Towson, Maryland

  • Litigation Paralegal

    • Oct 2016 - Feb 2020
    • Towson, Maryland
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  The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl

  • United States
  • Law Practice
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Data Administrator/Investogative Specialist

    • May 2016 - Sep 2016

    Research and investigate potential assets of various companies to determine viabilityUtilize software such as Westlaw, LexisNexis and SDAT to research and investigate potential Wage and Hour claimsOpen and close new client filesPrepare correspondence for attorneys’ signatureType correspondence letters to clients regarding case preparationDraft and prepare Answers to Interrogatories and Responses for Production of DocumentsDraft and prepare various types of Motions, Pleadings and other legal documents for staff attorneysDraft and prepare various types of Complaints for staff attorneysPrepare weekly progress chart for department meetingPrepare case closing correspondence for clientsClose clients’ files physically and in the databaseExtensive use of office supplies such as fax machine and copy machineTrack attorneys’, paralegals’ and my own billable hoursElectronically file legal documents with the U.S. District Court of MarylandCommunicate with process server companies to have Defendants served

  • Scheduling Coordinator

    • Dec 2011 - May 2016

    • Manages calendars and schedules appointments on daily basis for eight attorneys• Provides administrative support by mailing over 700 correspondence letters /advertisements to potential clients• Type correspondence letters to clients regarding case preparation• Point of contact with key vocational experts, doctors, etc. for various cases• Schedules couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions; coordinates preparation of charts, graphs, and other courtroom visuals• Maintains attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and travel; recorded and monitored court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitors evidence-gathering and makes any necessary changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements• Training another employee, when necessary to assist with my tasks

  • Legal Secretary

    • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

    • Received and screened visitors and telephone calls; responded to inquiries on a variety of matters such as the status of pending cases, administrative and court rules, and appeal procedures• Produced information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinated case preparation• Maintained clients’ confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential

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  City Councilman, Bill Henry, 4th District

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    • May 2011 - Aug 2011
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    • Recruited and managed volunteers to help with various campaign activities such as meet and greet candidate events, candidate forums, and fundraisers. • Supervised and managed crews of 10-20 volunteers to canvas neighborhoods in 4th District• Worked closely with Field Director to identify key n...

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  University of Baltimore

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Student Assistant

    • Aug 2010 - May 2011
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    • Provided administrative support in the Multicultural Office on campus by making Xerox copies and entered student information in database • Assisted in research of venues for various events for the University and provided detailed report on results• Answered telephones and provided customer serv...

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  Alice Paul Institute

  • Mount Laurel, New Jersey

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    • May 2009 - Aug 2010
    • Mount Laurel, New Jersey

    • Responsible for attending committee meetings• Participated in mass mailings for the community• Organized and coordinated events for the museum

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  International Sports Center

  • Mount Laurel, New Jersey

  • Office Assistant

    • Sep 2009 - Jan 2010
    • Mount Laurel, New Jersey

    • Provided administrative support for the center and typed various correspondence letters• Answered and assisted customers on phone• Filed, addressed envelopes for mass mailings, and handled all incoming mail