KENNETH WELCH

**** *. ****** ******, ************, PA 19133

Tel: 267-***-**** Email: acdo4k@r.postjobfree.com

Criminal Law Paralegal

PROFILE

Highly qualified and efficient paralegal professional with more than 7

years' experience. Strong background in federal criminal cases and habeas

corpus suits. Adept in gathering client background data and excel in

analyzing indictments, accusatory instruments, pre-sentence reports,

statutes, judicial decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.

KEY SKILLS

Knowledgeable in preparing and submitting legal documents, maintaining

document files. Possess extensive knowledge of various criminal,

administrative, and clerical procedures. Proficient in a variety of

computer and automated systems such as word processing, LexisNexis filing

and record management. Fully comfortable with transcription of recorded

material, form development, and legal terminology. Very strong written and

verbal English language skills, including excellent spelling and grammar.

Understand and effectively utilize business management principles, resource

management, time management, and team coordination.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Post Conviction Case Manager - preparing all papers for

securing post-conviction court hearings and inmate sentence reductions;

extensive criminal law research for more than 100 habeas petitions, civil

lawsuits, administrative procedures and counseling. Ft. Dix. & MDC

Brooklyn, Federal BOP 2005 - 2013

Educator/Tutor - provided instruction and guidance for GED test

preparation; developed curriculum and taught Adult Continuing Education

classes in law, finances and accounting, Federal BOP 2005 - 2013

Certified Public Accountant - full service practice in accounting and tax

for individuals, corporations and proprietors; conducted and managed

financial and compliance audits; developed audit programs, supervised

employees and field work, prepared audit reports/reviewed with management

Springfield, MA

Staff Accountant - provided professional accounting and tax return

preparation services for individuals, trusts and businesses; managed and

prepared bankruptcies and reorganizations; financial and tax consulting for

individuals and businesses, Kavanagh and Co., CPA Firm, Andover, MA

Adjunct Faculty Member & Private Tutor - Taught/tutored accounting, tax,

and math; MA & NH

EDUCATION & LICENSE:

. Blackstone Career Institute, Paralegal diploma

. St. Anselm's College, Manchester, NH, BA, Accounting

. American International College, Springfield, MA, Earned MSAT credits

. Certified Public Accountant

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