301-***-****

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Laurel, MD 20723

C O N T A C T S U M M A R Y

S K I L L S

E D U C A T I O N

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

Excellent verbal and written

communication skills

Office management

Understanding of legal terminology, court

procedures and legal citation formats

Legal research and writing

case management

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Managment

University of Maryland Global

Campus

2017-2019

Paralegal Studies Certificate

University of Maryland Global

Campus

2017-2019

Universal Banker

PNC Bank

Support the Branch management team in achieving sales and service goals Assist branch management with on the job training of new associates Shared responsibilities of branch management procedures and staff supervision Develop and implement product marketing strategies with Branch Management and FA team, consistent with providing sound financial private banking advice

Oversees and provides leadership to teller bankers. Spends time coaching, developing, motivating, training, scheduling, prioritizing and delegating work assignments.

Participates in daily branch operations and teller duties by actively and efficiently processing transactions and opening and closing the branch. Responsible for performing teller and vaults audits monthly, or more frequently, if needed or required to ensure compliance with bank, state, and federal regulations. Verifies/assists tellers with variances or balancing problems. Ability to make independent decisions within bank policy and procedures while exercising good judgement and keeping the bank’s financial interest in mind. Follows all bank policies, including but not limited to Anti-Money Laundering 2022-Current

Seven years of diverse cultural experience with dependable professionalism. Proficient in research, analysis and writing skills. Supported attorney in drafting legal documents, reviewing and revising documents, conducting interviews monitoring schedules and deadlines, case managing and preparing reports. A resourceful team member experienced in establishing and maintaining long-term working relationships.

L A N G U A G E S

English

Spanish

J E S S I C A P E N D L E T O N

L E G A L P R O F E S S I O N A L

State of Indiana Department of Workforce

Development Tempt/Contract

Unemployment Paralegal Specialist

Develop the legal strategy, under an attorney's supervision Conduct research using eDiscovery

Present, and defend the legal position recommended Develop drafts of letters, memoranda, and legal documents on complex factual and legal questions

Conducted minor, separation, and non-separation fact finding interviews and documented information gathered

Exercise sound judgement and decision-making abilities Evaluated unemployment insurance claims to detect improper payments and fraud, weighed facts, evaluated the credibility of presented evidence, then made written determinations that is both legally correct and in a manner that provided sufficient evidentiary summary and legal conclusion in order for the proper department to understand its content and outcome.

2021-2022

301-***-****

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Laurel, MD 20723

C O N T A C T

L E G A L P R O F E S S I O N A L

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

E X P E R T I S E

Analytical skills: ability to analyze

legal issues, identify relevant facts,

and formulate legal strategies.

Technology proficiency: experience

with WestLaw, Lexis-Nexis,

Microsoft Office

Attention to Detail: accuracy and

thoroughness in reviewing legal

documents, conducting due

diligence and preparing filings

Immigration Paralegal

The Tahirih Justice Center

Tempt/Contract

Assist attorneys with voluminous, detailed FOIA requests Prepared and initiated correspondence, reports relating to victim/witness the agency’s assistance program.

Remained current with legal aspects of victims and witnesses' rights through legal research and annual training.

Assisted in coordinating and closing legal contracts Provide legal support and services to victims and witnesses in accordance with applicable regulations and other guidance and provides litigation support to Special Victim Prosecutors.

Perform investigative duties in preparation for trial by court-martial such as locating witnesses worldwide, interviewing witnesses, and providing to the trial attorney summaries of the interview of essential witnesses. Supported attorneys and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication

Utilized Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) to electronically file various legal documents for attorneys

Prepared exhibits for court hearings

2019-2021

Immigration Paralegal

Law of Offices of Timothy Davis

Researched related foreign issues

Drafted legal documents, correspondence and pleadings Conducted investigations and documentary research

Utilized the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to conduct FOIA request and track client cases

I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding Removal I-140, Immigration Petition for Alien Worker

I-730, Refugee/Asylee Reactive Petition

Provided administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office 2014-2018

Administrative Assistant

U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA

Greeted and assisted clients with inquiries. Managed office supplies and correspondence. Collaborated with project planning. Participated and provided feedback in faculty meetings to improve program events performance. Participated in team meetings reviewing items including case planning, information exchange, resource development, and decision-making discussions. Assisted in program events, NOAA on a Sphere

Assisted with managing various NOAA projects.

Maintained executive's calendars.

Handled travel arrangements.

Prepared and editing reports.

Ensured quality service and products to clients

Maintained NOAA education databases and filing systems J E S S I C A P E N D L E T O N

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