Curtis W. Tisdale Jr. Cell: 480-***-****
**** *. ****** ****. #*** ALT 602-***-****
Tempe Arizona, 85281 Email: **********@*****.***
Paralegal, seeking a position in the legal field, providing me the ability to expand my knowledge base and apply my skills to their maximum potential, while working closely with attorneys, as a dedicated and reliable professional.
EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIP
Webster University Webster Grove, Missouri
Bachelor in Legal Studies Graduated: May 2016
Paralegal Certificate
GPA: 3.57/4.0
Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, Illinois
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies Graduated: May 2015
Mound City Bar Association
LEGAL COURSEWORK
Torts Business Law Legal ethics
E-Discovery/E-Investigation Family Law Contract Law
Legal Research & Writing Civil Procedure Employment Law
Law Office Management Intellectual Property Corporations & Business
Legal Document Production Lexis Nexis Civil Litigation
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word Office Suite
Westlaw Certified
Word Processing
Word Perfect
LITIGATION/PARALEGAL SKILLS
Prepared briefs, affidavits, appeals, agreement contracts, drafted contracts for C-Corporations, LLC’s, LLP’s, LLLP’s, articles of organization, articles of incorporation, motion to dismiss, discovery, pleadings, prepared traffic entries, criminal entries, open memos, closed memos, appellate briefs
Scheduled appointments, first point of contact for all clients
File and organize documents
Researched legal documents utilizing on-line legal research using Westlaw and Lexis Nexis
Developed a working relationship with courts, clients, debtors, and attorneys
Drafted pleadings, motions, correspondence to clients, insurance companies, and opposition
Researched case law on the conflict of law, choice of law and forum state
Obtained medical records and bills from healthcare facilities and insurance carriers
Managed case files and office billings on a weekly to monthly basis.
Extensive knowledge of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Acts of 2008 included but not limited to:
Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
State and national standards and guidelines which apply to equal access to electronic media and/ or technology and the provision of materials in alternate format for individuals with disabilities.
Knowledge and skills in training techniques
Exceptional ability to read, comprehend and interpret all applicable laws, rules, regulations and procedures
Extensive research, analytical and problem- solving skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to interpret and apply requirements established by all applicable civil rights laws
form professional interpersonal relationships with all levels of the agency, clients and;
4 years of fact finding, report writing, equal opportunity investigative experience and; contractors
Ability to review documentations and formulate recommendations for accommodations
Experience with formulating investigative determinations
EXPERIENCE
24/7 In-Touch Mesa AZ.
CSG January 2019-May 2019
Jack-In-The-Box Florissant MO.
Assistant Manager April 2018-Present
Popeye's Chicken Ellisville MO
Assistant Manager October 2017 – February 2018
The Hemphill Law Office St. Louis, MO
Paralegal May 2015 – Oct. 23 2016
Insphere Insurance Solutions San Antonio, TX
Insurance Broker November 2011- June 2013
L.E.D. Kraft Sign Company St. Louis, MO
General Manager April 2007- October 2008
T&B Sales Houston, TX
Management June 2010 – September 2011
Belleville Kia Belleville, IL
Auto Sales Technician January, 2002- November 2003
Nationwide Auto sales O'Fallon, IL
Sales Specialist March 2000-May 2001
Self-Employed Belleville, IL
TNT Security June 2001- May 2007