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Kathy Dickerson
Objective
To utilize my skills and experience to obtain a
lasting career in the legal field.
Work experience
October 2007-January 2009 McGuireWoods, LLC Wilmington, NC
Paralegal
Managed cases and discovery; drafted correspondence, pleadings and
motions; prepared responses to discovery requests; filed documents with
court; and scheduled and coordinated client meetings, hearings,
mediations, and depositions.
February 2007-October 2007 Wachovia Mortgage Services
Wilmington, NC
Loan Processor
Generated customer correspondence relating to the initiation of the loan
in accordance with corporate guidelines; reviewed approved applications
to ensure conditions were met and were in adherence to company policy;
obtained, carefully reviewed and analyzed documents for accuracy and
authenticity.
1991-2006 Candice Apple and Associates Wilmington, NC
Manager/Paralegal
Managed case development, investigation, legal research, and ultimately,
representation of disability cases in Federal court. This
representation included interviewing clients, filing appeals, preparing
briefs, and appearing before Administrative Law Judges.
Managed Wilmington office, which involved preparing corporate reports,
employee management and marketing.
Served in the Greensboro Corporate office managing the largest case load
in the company with a high success rate and large number of client
referrals as well as referrals from the Social Security Administration,
Administrative Law Judges and local attorneys.
Provided substantial offset and financial opportunities to third party
administrators and insurance companies through on-site case analysis.
1987-1991 Department of Corrections Greensboro, NC
Probation/Parole Officer
Supervised and counseled criminal offenders placed under community
supervision. Performed pre-sentencing investigations, made
recommendations for Judicial Officials, compiled reports, testified in
court and made sentencing recommendations.
1984-1987 Clerk of Superior Court Greensboro, NC
Deputy Courtroom Clerk
Performed clerical duties in court of law. Examined legal documents
submitted to court, prepared case files and routed documents. Secured
information for judges and contacted witnesses, attorneys, and litigants
to obtain information for court and instructed parties when to appear in
court. Administered oath to witnesses, recorded minutes of court
proceedings, recorded case disposition, court orders and arrangement for
payment of fines.
Education
1981-1983 Guilford College Greensboro, NC
Graduated with Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Justice
1992-1993 American Institute of Paralegal Studies Greensboro, NC
Graduated with Honors with Paralegal Certification