Office Staff Training

RESUME

PAMELA WILSON COUSINS

*** **** ******, *****

Suite 633 - Medical Forum

Birmingham, AL 35203

205-***-**** Office / 706-0154 Cell

******@***.***

BAR ADMISSION:

Alabama State Bar, April, 1992.

FEDERAL COURT ADMISSION:

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, April, 1995.

United States Northern District Court of Alabama, August, 1992.

United States Middle District Court of Alabama, August, 1992.

United States Southern District Court of Alabama, August, 1992.

EDUCATION:

Birmingham School of Law, Birmingham, Alabama

Juris Doctorate of Law, May, 1990

Alabama A & M University, Normal, Alabama

Master of Science Degree in Personnel Administration, May, 1984.

Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee

Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, May, 1981.

REGISTERED MEDIATOR

Alabama State Court Roster, February, 2014

EXPERIENCE:

5/93 - Present: Pamela Wilson Cousins, P.C., Birmingham, Alabama.

ATTORNEY:

Engage in the general practice of law to include employment law, contracts,

family law, probate law, personal injury and disability cases. As part of my

practice, I review various company policies and handbooks. I suggest to

management methods in which to improve internal policies and how to ultimately

avoid litigation. I gather information by conducting personal interviews, by

utilizing various discovery techniques, investigations, through reviewing

company policies, and by conducting legal research for case law, federal and state

statutes to include FMLA, FLSA, the Rehabilitation Act, FOIA, Affirmation

Action and rules of the court. I combine all of the information gathered and

prepare complaints, answers, interrogatories, request for production

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of documents, request for admission of facts, motions, briefs in support of my

client's position, contracts, charts, agreements, affidavits, power of attorney,

depositions summaries, and other legal documents. I served on the Grievance

Committee of the Bar Association investigating alleged complaints against

attorneys and made recommendations as to my finding, and/or recommended

disciplinary actions. I have worked with an agency conducting interviews and

investigations of management level employees accused of sexual harassment and

other company violation. I have participated in internal hearing to make suggested

finding and recommendations. I independently evaluate and analyze the merit(s)

of cases and counsel clients accordingly. Extensive experience in developing

issues and preparing cases for trial. Issue subpoenas for witnesses and

documents. I investigate and identify evidence and prepare witnesses, motions

and exhibits for hearings. Extensive experience in settlement negotiations,

preparing settlement agreements, litigating and mediating cases. Review, interpret

and advise on employment policies, procedures and attend administrative

hearings. I supervise, train, and evaluate the office staff for accuracy of work. I

serve as a mentor and provide guidance to new attorneys. I am responsible for

the complete operation of my office, including hiring, firing, training, job

assignments, payroll, establishing and maintaining an operating budget and

development and implementation of office policies. I am proficient in utilizing

Word programs and in electronic filing. Interact with other attorneys, judges,

court officials and administrative agents.

7/92 - 4/93: Reid & Thomas, Anniston, Alabama

ATTORNEY:

Engaged in the general practice of law including but not limited to cases

involving educational law, employment law, disability law, real estate,

domestic relations, probate, personal injury, and general litigation. Conducted legal

research, prepared legal briefs and advised clients accordingly.

8/90 to 7/91: L. Dan Turberville, P.C., Birmingham, Alabama

LEGAL ASSISTANT:

Assisted attorneys in preparing cases involving domestic relations, criminal law,

wills and estates, personal injury, and general litigation. Prepared draft pleadings,

trial motions, deeds and other legal documents. Conducted legal research and

prepared legal briefs and opinions. Inspected and analyzed court records, and

various official documents.

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12/86 to 8/90: Maynard, Cooper, Frierson & Gale, P. C.

Birmingham, Alabama

LEGAL ASSISTANT:

Assisted attorneys in preparing cases involving employment discrimination,

banking, bankruptcy, commercial, personal injury, and toxic tort.

Utilized Westlaw and Lexis computerized research systems to locate various

federal and state cases and statutes. Arranged for and conducted document

inspections of corporate and non-corporate records. Organized and maintain large

case material and files. Reviewed and analyzed personnel policies, employment

files, prepared statistical data, charts, and various trial diagrams. Assisted in

striking the jury and keeping case material organized during trial.

5/85 to 11/86: Wiggins & Quinn/Gordon, Silberman, Wiggins & Childs, P. C.

Birmingham, Alabama

LEGAL ASSISTANT:

Conducted confidential interviews with clients and gathered facts in preparation

for filing Title VII employment discrimination charges and complaints involving

race, sex, religion, equal pay, national origin and pregnancy. Inspected and

analyzed various employee personnel policies and employment records.

Compiled and tabulated calculations for back pay and other statistical data.

Drafted various trial pleadings. Prepared exhibits and charts based on

employment records.

1/83 to 5/83: Redstone Arsenal, Civilian Personnel Office

Huntsville, Alabama

PERSONNEL INTERN:

Actively engaged in all areas of work in the following departments: Recruitment

& Placement, Position Management & Classification of Jobs, Management

Employee Relations, Incentive Awards, Retirement Counseling, Training &

Career Management, and Technical Services. More specifically, I prepared job

announcements, evaluated applications based on requirements, interviewed

applicants, and assisted in the placement decision of applicants. I reviewed EEO

policies and advised the administration of handicapped programs. I assisted in

determining training needs of employees, set up employee training and

participated in the design, development and presentation of training programs. I

conducted job audits, matched job duties with the approximate pay scale and

conducted wage surveys. I assisted in developing a labor management program,

attended mediations, advised management, participated in counseling employees

on policies, regulations and their rights. I suggested incentive awards.

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CIVIC / ACADEMIC INVOLVEMENT / HONORS:

Alabama State Bar Member;

Birmingham Bar Association;

Magic City Bar Association;

Mediation Training

Medical Liaison Committee

Grievance Committee of the Birmingham Bar Association;

Public Relations Committee

Family Law Training

Certified Guardian Ad Litem

Bankruptcy Training

Habitat For Humanity - Volunteer

Birmingham Bar Member Services Committee;

Birmingham Bar Panel For Reinstate of An Attorney’s License;

Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program;

Alabama Association of Legal Assistants;

Sigma Delta Kappa Intercollegiate Law Fraternity Officer’s Award;

Sigma Delta Kappa Intercollegiate Law Fraternity, Chancellor’s Award;

Sigma Delta Kappa Intercollegiate Law Fraternity, V. Chancellor’s Award;

Psi Chi National Honor Society;

Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society;

Dean’s List numerous semesters at Tennessee State University.

CERTIFIED NOTARY PUBLIC:

State of Alabama, At Large.

MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE

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