Manager Engineer
Resume:
RENA' J. RUSSELL
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EDUCATION
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Master of Criminal Justice
(March, 2011)
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA.
Bachelor of Science -- Criminal Justice and Public Safety
(March, 1999)
TROY STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA.
Associates of Science -- General Education/Business
(June, 1994)
EXPERIENCE
Certified Paralegal Law Office of George P. Walthall, Jr.
February, 2008 - Present Prattville, Alabama
* Certified Paralegal for a demanding sole practitioner. Responsible for
approximately 150 cases including criminal, domestic, litigation, probate and
juvenile. Maintain complete communication with the client from procedures to
follow in accordance with a court order, communication with clients on case
status, complete preparation for the attorney to attend hearings and trial, obtaining
discovery and filing of court documents in accordance with Alabama Rules of
Criminal Procedure and Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure.
Certified Paralegal Hill, Hill, Carter, Franco, Cole & Black
Legal Assistant Montgomery, Alabama
March, 1996 - February, 2008
* Civil litigation paralegal with cases in the State, Federal and Local courts.
Work with various municipalities around the State of Alabama as well as self
insured corporations with responsibilities of direct contact with Mayor’s office
and other Administrative Agencies; work directly with investigating officers and
other police department officials; work directly with management and other
employees involved in an incident.
* Insurance Defense paralegal with responsibilities of direct contact with insured
regarding claim from an investigation standpoint. Review claim file to assist in
determining coverage; background investigation on insureds; case file
management; discovery including obtaining and review of medical records;
investigative file review; computer research on individuals and for case subject
information; subpoena preparation, issuance and follow-up; court docket
appearances in approved courts; deposition summaries; client and witness
interviews; scheduling depositions, etc.; discovery finalization with clients; and,
continuous contact with clients with updates on case status.
* Work with attorneys, secretaries, paralegals, runners and file clerks to ensure
proper communication to get a task accomplished. Supervise the work of
secretaries, runners and file clerks on handling the file. Work directly with
attorneys and opposing counsel or staff to solve legal issues that may arise in a
case.
* Maintain electronic bill files for various clients, responsible for billing and
timely payment of invoices submitted through the various phases of litigation.
Familiar with various electronic submission formats for legal invoices.
* Receive and handle complaints from clients and other attorney’s offices
throughout litigation. Receive “cold call” from outside prospective clients to
determine if they may have a legal issue which our firm could address or advise
other legal remedies the individual may pursue.
Owner The Cafe
June, 2007 - Present Prattville, Alabama
Owner food service/restaurant with 10 employees. Knowledge of employee
schedules, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, food costs, and daily
operational issues. Handle customer complaints and resolve issues that may
arise. Handle procedural disciplinary actions and/or termination of employees.
Maintain communication with State Agencies in regards to payroll, taxes,
unemployment and worker’s compensation.
Secretary/Office Manager L. E. Smith, Consulting Engineer
February, 1988 - March, 1996 Prattville, Alabama
General secretary/office manager for small engineering firm. General
secretarial and office duties. Contact with clients, state and federal
agencies throughout the various stages of project development. Responsible
for Bid Proposal documents, Bid Award, Invoicing through various phases
of construction, change orders and project finalization. Work closely with
state, federal and local agencies in funding and completion of a project.
Work with inspectors for each job to ensure all change orders and invoices submitted
timely and in accordance with funding agency regulations. Contact with State,
Local and Federal agencies in funding. Contact with County Commissions,
Mayors, and other City/County Administrative offices in order to start the
construction of Rural Water Authorities throughout Central Alabama.
CERTIFIED PARALEGAL
National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegal certification - January 2003
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
1. Thomas C. Tankersley, Esq.
602 South Hull Street
Montgomery, AL 36111
2. Elizabeth Brannen Carter, Esq.
425 South Perry Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
3. Stephen Willingham
Hill Hill Carter Franco Cole & Black
P. O. Box 116
Montgomery, AL 36101
PERSONAL REFERENCES
1. Janice Semones
283 James Drive
Millbrook, AL 36054
2. Robert Browder
108 Broken Arrow Court
Prattville, AL 36067
Susan Brackin
2830 Pine Acres St
Millbrook, AL 36054
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