Senior Paralegal

TERRI LEA

*********@*****.*** 202-***-****

OVERVIEW

• Seasoned legal professional

• Expert in analyzing and drafting complex documents

• Proficient in Microsoft programs

• Well-developed computerized and manual legal research skills

• Avid auditor, analyzer, and problem solver of complex legal matters

EDUCATION

HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW - Washington, DC 1984-87

Juris Doctorate

THE CITY COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - New York, NY 1981-84

Bachelor of Science, Pre-Law Minor: Chemical Engineering

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING - New York, NY. 1978-81

Pursued Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

LEGAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services (DYRS), D.C. 2013-Present

Senior Paralegal – Compliance Specialist

Monitor the government agency to ensure that its operation are in compliance with the Consent Decree and

the standards of the legally constructed Work Plan. Engage in detailed, and pointed audits to determine

compliance. Gather and quantify data to determine compliance percentages. Participate in weekly feed-back

meetings with the Director and senior managerial staff to advise and recommend necessary operational

adjustments in the interests of compliance as mandated by the DC Superior Court under the Jerry M. case.

Draft letters for submission to the Special Arbiter by the Office of Attorney General.

• Captained a detailed review and audit of the pharmaceutical and medical operations of the

agency. Worked closely with the Medical Director to develop strategies and implement corrective

actions to achieve compliance.

• Achieved 95% compliance in all areas evaluated by the Department of Health, a medical

expert, and the Special Arbiter resulting in a stellar evaluation and a report of 100% improvement.

• Work directly with the Instructional Superintendent of the District of Columbia Public

School system to improve the quality of educational operations of the agency. Implemented

corrective action plans resulting in the implementation of pathways designed to address the diverse

needs of the youth and the youth's receipt of related services.

• Observe and audit operating divisions of the two juvenile facilities. Conduct focused

reviews of agency operations, including but not limited to, the residential facilities, the

medical department, behavioral health, and educational programming.

Bayh, Connaughton, Fensterheim & Malone, DC 1991-92

Senior Paralegal– Administrative Law Group

Provided litigation support to legal staff engaged in the investigation of failed Savings and Loan Institutions

on behalf of the Resolution Trust Corporation. Engaged in computerized and manual legal research,

conducted witness interviews, drafted legal memorandum and participated in all aspects of the discovery

process.

United States Department of Justice, Commercial Litigation Branch 1990-91

Senior Paralegal - Civil Claims Division

Provided litigation support to civil prosecution staff. Conducted legal research, editing, and drafting of legal

documentation for senior attorney staff engaged in the investigation of the commission of fraud by

corporate and individual government contractors against the US Government under the civil False Claims

Act.

Crowell & Moring, Washington, DC 1987-90

Paralegal - Civil Litigation Group

Provided litigation support in the areas of civil litigation in government contracts, public utilities, and

products liability cases. Engaged in manual and computerized legal research, cite-checking, and drafting

memorandums of law.

DOCUMENT REVIEW EXPERIENCE

Beacon Hill, DC 2013

Participated on long term electronic document review projects involving complex legal documentation,

where I participated in web-based electronic document review. I provided litigation support and conducted

various levels of document reviews, including redaction, privilege, QC, QA first and second reviews.

Consistently exceeded the daily review quota requirement and received positive feedback from Program

Managers for accurate review product. Experienced in electronic document review programs including

Relativity, Relativity II, and Kroll.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Promise Tutorial, Detroit, Michigan 2012-13

Executive Director

• Review and negotiated SES contracts with the state of Texas School Districts.

• Implemented evidenced-based educational models.

• Trained instructional staff and site directors in company policy

• Hosted student evaluation meetings with district teachers, parents, and students.

• Held provider informational fairs and recruited student participants

Teaching Our Posterity, Indianapolis, IN 2007-12

Math & Reading Instructor

• Provided one-on-one tutoring under the “No Child Left Behind” federal mandate.

J. Scott Learning Center, Indianapolis, IN 1996-07

Math & Languages Art Instructor

•Provided one-on-one tutoring under the “No Child Left Behind” federal mandate.

Howard University School of Law, DC 1995-96

Associate Visiting Professor

• Taught administrative law, the legal process and contract law.

The American University’s School of Public Affairs, DC 1992-95

Assistant Professor

• Taught legally-oriented courses to students enrolled in the School of Public Affairs, Department of

Justice, Law and Society.

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