Kathy Davis
District Heights, Maryland 20747
************@*******.***
Cell - 703-***-****
Hm – 301-***-****
Work Summary
Administrative Supervisor 2012 – 2015
PAE Labat Incorporated McLean, VA
Contractor for the US Department of Justice – 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund provides compensation for any individual (or a personal representative of a deceased individual) who suffered physical harm or was killed as a result of the terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001 or the debris removal efforts that took place in the immediate aftermath of those crashes.
Assisted with processing Personal Injury/ Deceased claim documents
Engaged in legal research using the Claims Management System and the Master Mailing List
Compiled data for the weekly and monthly reports
Expedited Hot Mail to assigned reviewers
Compiled training manuals for VCF training classes
Processed thousands of incoming documents received at the Claims Processing Center
Maintained Inventory of supplies for the Claims Processing Center
Prepared Purchase/Delivery Orders for project
Provided administrative support to the team
Analyzed and interpreted data, information and situations, and makes recommendations when data does not conform to established standards, policies or laws
Assisted in the administration of an assigned program, the supervision of an operational unit within an agency and in the preparation of final reports and suggested recommendations for the improvement of the agency or its programs
Consulted with Project Managers and officials regarding policies, trends, and interpretation of data and program needs
Prepared statistical tables, charts and reports, work-flow charts, staffing patterns, and organizational charts
Assisted in the planning and implementation of new or revised programs, procedures, practices, and organizations
Provided assistance to a higher-level administrator in the formulation and preparation of an agency’s budget, or portions thereof;
Supervised assigned support staff
Performed other related duties
Records Supervisor 2003 – 2012
USIS Labat McLean, VA
Contractor for the US Department of Justice – Office of Immigration Litigation
Support 300 lawyers in the Office of Immigrant Litigation by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, and preparing discovery documents. Direct the performance of 32 multifunctional litigation support personnel; ensure adherence to time and attendance requirements for all staff. Assist staff by drafting a variety of legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, motions, and memorandum. Conduct primary and secondary research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses, and to initiate legal action. Exhibit familiarity with OIL functions and perform paraprofessional research, update calendars, and compile data for reports.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully interfaced with OIL and Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) on the filing of administrative records.
Engaged in manual/electronic legal research using PACER, Oracle, and Arts databases to track the progression of cases from commencement to final disposition.
Called upon to add input during senior support staff and senior litigation attorney meetings; suggested new policies that lead to greater operation efficiency.
Ensured that each case is resolved promptly, accurately, and with the greatest efficiency
Generated weekly/monthly reports; track time sheets, monitor productivity, and proper training of new employees; code documents to forward to record unit.
Collaborated with paralegal staff and support efforts including docketing Petition for Reviews PFRs, motions, briefs and other legal documents in the "CASES" management system.
general records supervisor 1997 – 2003
Labat Anderson McLean, VA
Contractor for the Department of Justice – Environment and Natural Resources Division
Appointed General Records Supervisor. Lead 16 file/records management personnel in methods of eliminating outdated or unnecessary materials, destroying them, or transferring them to inactive storage according to file maintenance guidelines and/or legal requirements. Offered 316 attorneys high level legal support by organizing discovery materials, indexing cases, and managing multiple records. Trained, mentored, and coached newly hired personnel and increase potential for success. Generate complex reports on demand. Produced pleadings and other correspondence quickly and according to legal rules.
Key Accomplishments:
Utilized the Case Management System and RMS to research on-point cases and relevant precedent.
Strategically classified information according to guidelines such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.
Proficiencies
Microsoft Office Suite
Claims Management System
Concordance
Records Management System
Pacer
Education
Strayer University
5110 Auth Way, Suitland Maryland
Bachelor of Business Administration
Completion 2017
Criminal Justice Coursework
Prince George’s Community College
2008 – 2011
Paralegal Studies
Stratford Career Institute
Paralegal Certificate - 2006