KENNETH WELCH
**** *. ****** ******, ************, PA 19133
Tel: 267-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***
Criminal Law Paralegal
PROFILE
Highly qualified and efficient paralegal professional with more than 7
years' experience. Strong background in federal criminal cases and habeas
corpus suits. Adept in gathering client background data and excel in
analyzing indictments, accusatory instruments, pre-sentence reports,
statutes, judicial decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
KEY SKILLS
Knowledgeable in preparing and submitting legal documents, maintaining
document files. Possess extensive knowledge of various criminal,
administrative, and clerical procedures. Proficient in a variety of
computer and automated systems such as word processing, LexisNexis filing
and record management. Fully comfortable with transcription of recorded
material, form development, and legal terminology. Very strong written and
verbal English language skills, including excellent spelling and grammar.
Understand and effectively utilize business management principles, resource
management, time management, and team coordination.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Post Conviction Case Manager - preparing all papers for
securing post-conviction court hearings and inmate sentence reductions;
extensive criminal law research for more than 100 habeas petitions, civil
lawsuits, administrative procedures and counseling. Ft. Dix. & MDC
Brooklyn, Federal BOP 2005 - 2013
Educator/Tutor - provided instruction and guidance for GED test
preparation; developed curriculum and taught Adult Continuing Education
classes in law, finances and accounting, Federal BOP 2005 - 2013
Certified Public Accountant - full service practice in accounting and tax
for individuals, corporations and proprietors; conducted and managed
financial and compliance audits; developed audit programs, supervised
employees and field work, prepared audit reports/reviewed with management
Springfield, MA
Staff Accountant - provided professional accounting and tax return
preparation services for individuals, trusts and businesses; managed and
prepared bankruptcies and reorganizations; financial and tax consulting for
individuals and businesses, Kavanagh and Co., CPA Firm, Andover, MA
Adjunct Faculty Member & Private Tutor - Taught/tutored accounting, tax,
and math; MA & NH
EDUCATION & LICENSE:
. Blackstone Career Institute, Paralegal diploma
. St. Anselm's College, Manchester, NH, BA, Accounting
. American International College, Springfield, MA, Earned MSAT credits
. Certified Public Accountant