S hawn Pat r ick Moore

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P ROF I LE

To continue my legal education in pursuit of my Juris Doctorate while obtaining experience in the

f ield of law by utilizing my Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies.

S KILLS

Technology: E xpert user in M icrosoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, 10-key touch, 60+ words per

m inute, Medical Production Processing Software, Omnigov, Team IA, JCATS

Accounting: Ut ilized Peachtree Accounting, Quicken, QuickBooks, Act Land Act I I accounting

software. Proficient in UNET and COMET

Legal: Research tools Westlaw & Lexus Nexus. Researching the O. C. G. A. Education on

H UD closing statements. Classes in Legal Writing, Law Office Management, Tort

L aw, Civil Li tigation, GA Real Estate, Timesheet entry and t racking.

E XPER IENCE

L aw Offices of Althea DeBar r-Johnson, P.C A tlanta,

GA

Paralegal

A ugust, 2012- Present

Preparing legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills and contracts

Reviewing bills and drafted monthly budgets for clients based on needs

Contacting government and employment agencies regarding benefits/compensation for clients

Drafting annual financial reports to be filed with appropriate court

Researching various records in metro Atlanta courthouses

Drafting various legal documents and memoranda

Reviewing monthly bills for accuracy and timely payments

Filing documents at the local courthouse

Reviewing monthly t ransaction reports for clients

Appraising and process inventory real and personal property for estate planning

Assisting with legal research

Compiling information for court cases

Conducting legal searches and investigations

Maintaining records, reports, and files

Dekalb County Recorder’s Court D ecatur,

GA

Tribunal Clerk

January, 2012- April, 2012

Recorded and t ranscribes court hearings and related legal proceedings

Performed data entry to initiate and maintain court records

Provided clerical assistance to the Judge during court proceedings

Prepared and maintain court calendars for daily court sessions, updates calendar and

d istributes as needed

Organized and called the court calendar

Prepared list of law enforcement needed for proceedings and contacts officers with scheduled

court dates.

Ar ranged and test the recording equipment in the court room

Researched cases using various databases for the judge

Accepted and record pleas and disposes of cases expeditiously

Provided defendants and witnesses with subpoenas

Served in the capacity of a Senior Tribunal Clerk as needed

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DeKalb County Public Defender’s Office D ecatur,

GA Paralegal Intern

A ugust, 2010- January, 2012

Gained knowledge of day-to-day paralegal activities

Performed document organization and preparation

Provided t r ial preparation and deposition preparation work

Conducted client interviews including jail visits

Completed administrative assignments requiring attention to detail and strong organizational

skills.

Shadowed in-house attorneys to learn about the legal field, courtroom procedures, and t r ials

D eKalb County Family Law I nformation Center D ecatur,

GA

Paralegal Intern J une,

2010- August, 2010

Gained knowledge of day-to-day paralegal activities

Performed document organization and preparation

Provided t r ial preparation and deposition preparation work

EDUCAT ION

C layton State University

Morrow, GA 2015

Bachelor of Ar ts in Legal Studies

GPA: 3.0

DeKalb Technical College

Decatur, GA

2011

Associates Degree Paralegal Studies

GPA: 3.75

Achieved finalist in the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (G.O.A.L.) Scholarship academic

competition.

CERT I F ICAT IONS & ORGAN IZAT IONS

Notary Public – G winnett County - State of Georgia

University Hearing Panel – P anel Member

C layton State University August, 2012- Current

Hears and reviews judicial outcome of disciplinary issues related to Student Affairs such as Cheating,

P lagiarism, and Failure to Comply, Vandalism, Fighting, and General M isconduct.

Club Soccer – V ice President

C layton State University February, 2013- Current

Assists in decisions to raise money for the Club Soccer team, Helps inspire students on team to

achieve and maintain a GPA of high standards in order to continue to participate. Organize and

collects due from players per season. Functions as officer to serve the clubs needs as requested.

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