Administrative Assistant Data Entry Paralegal

Shelia V. Jones

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New Carrollton, MD 20784

Phone: 240-***-****

Email: acp8ec@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Prince George's Community College, Largo, MD May 2012

Paralegal Studies, Associate Degree

• Deans’ List (2011, 2012), Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (2011, 2012)

• Vice President of the Administration of Justice Collegian Center (2011)

North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC December 1994

Business Administration, Bachelor’s Degree

• Co-Chairperson, NCCU Alumni Association, District of Columbia Chapter (2003)

Work Experience

March 16, 2015 – Present

Paralegal

Ark Solutions Inc, Reston, VA

• Compiling, preparing and summarizing relevant material for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of

briefs, motions and other legal documents complying with established procedures.

• Document review and analysis of large volume productions in paper as well as electronic formats to identify

relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria provided by Department Of Justice staff.

• Coding and data entry of documents into designated electronic document review tools of objective as well as

subjective information for document deemed relevant in accordance with matter-specific guidelines.

• Use of computer software such as Relativity, Concordance, Microsoft Word and Excel.

September 11, 2014 – January 26, 2015

Legal Technician

ADC Management Solutions, Washington, DC

• Provided day-to-day administrative coordination of work assignments for the Office of the Comptroller of

Currency Senior Counsel members such as screening telephone calls.

• Maintained calendars and scheduled appointments, conferences and meetings, and communicated case-related

information to the staff.

• Provided assistance and support to attorneys in areas such as enforcement support, criminal referral processing,

and document disclosure, data entry and report reproduction.

• Responded to request for compilation of documents from FOIA and other agencies.

• Typed and edited agreements, consent orders, letters, memoranda, subpoena for attorney signature. Bate stamped

correspondence.

• Proofread documents to ensure proper format, guidelines, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar were

accurate.

• Performed legal research by locating generally identified materials from law libraries and on-line research tools

such as Lexis and West Law. Cite checked case law.

• Use of computer software such as Summation, Concordance, Share Point and Microsoft Word.

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January 3, 2013-July 15, 2014

Paralegal

USIS LABAT, Washington, DC

• Answered the help line telephone on the September 11TH Victims Compensation Fund project.

• Provided answers to inquiries regarding completing claim forms, confirming claim status, general fund

information and escalating Congressional inquiries to appropriate management.

• Reviewed claims for completeness and proper format, and the production of documents for conversion into the

file management database system.

• Organized exhibits for case presentation. Scanned and redacted documents containing personal identifiable

information.

September 12, 2012-January 2, 2013

Legal Assistant

Robert Half Legal, Baltimore, MD

• Provided assistance and support to attorneys by monitoring and accessing emails, preparing exhibits for case

presentation, processing pleading requests and e-filing with courts.

• Audited and reviewed rejected complaints for foreclosure of real property.

• Organized and maintained documents in electronic filing database. Retrieved data using electronic media such as

PACER.

• Placed files on hold pending receipt of original document or court order.

June 12, 2011-July 7, 2012

Legal Administrative Assistant

Law Offices of Rosier & Associates, Largo, MD

• Provided administrative assistance to attorneys such as answering telephones, interviewing clients, distributing

mail, scheduled depositions and appointments.

• Performed legal research using West Law and other resources. Cite checked case law.

• Prepared memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents such as complaints, certificate of service,

interrogatories, and request for production of documents. Notarized documents.

• Reviewed and scanned documents into the electronic filing database.

• Filed pleadings with MD Clerk of Court and e-filed motions with DC Courts

• Requested information from third parties. Gathered medical records and police reports for personal injury and

medical malpractice cases.

• Use of computer software such as Amicus, Microsoft Word and Word Perfect.

May 26, 2011-August 8, 2011

Paralegal Intern

State’s Attorney Office, Upper Marlboro, MD

• Provided administrative assistance to legal staff such as answering telephones, filing, and photocopying and use

of facsimile machine.

• Red-lined complaints and drafted other legal documents for the forfeiture and seizure of assets in criminal cases.

• Reviewed files and other documents to obtain information in response to requests.

• Performed legal research using West Law and Lexis.

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August 1, 2006-May 23, 2011

District Accounting Manager (2008 – 2011)

Senior Accounting Clerk II (2006 – 2008; 2011)

Compass Group USA d/b/a Canteen Vending Services, Suitland, MD

• Supervised the accounting department and trained staff on accounting procedures and software program for

accounts receivables.

• Organized and facilitated monthly team meetings.

• Processed company payroll and assisted with time-keeping reports, expense reports and prepared travel vouchers.

• Assisted with the interviewing process of new hires.

• Processed and distributed commission payments to vendors.

• Checked figures and postings for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper coding.

• Reconciled and reported discrepancies found on balance sheet.

• Recorded and deposited cash and checks.

• Prepared letters and correspondence.

• Use of computer software Access, SAP, Lotus 400, Microsoft Excel and Word Perfect.

Volunteer Service

• Senior Intake Volunteer (2013, 2014, 2015)

Employment Justice Center, Washington, District of Columbia

Security Clearance

• Public Trust (expires January 2020)

References

• Sherri Jones-Jefferson Attorney 301-***-**** acp8ec@r.postjobfree.com

• Barbra Kavanaugh Executive Director 202-***-**** acp8ec@r.postjobfree.com

• Monica Freas Asst. District Attorney 202-***-**** acp8ec@r.postjobfree.com

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