Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Dante R. Brown

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

301-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Highly motivated Professional; detailed oriented, disciplined, organized with a willingness to learn new skills. Able to adapt to various circumstances; manage multiple tasks and work well with various personality types. Self motivated with the ability to work well under pressure and time constraints. A consummate team player who possesses effective communication skills. Inclusive on my goals is a desire to acquire a J.D. in International Law.

Education

Towson University, Towson, Maryland

Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Minor in History January 2010

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Adobe), Adobe (acrobat, Photoshop), Dreamweaver, XHTML, CSS, Ceridian, Lotus Notes and, Google Programming languages: JavaScript

Computer skills also include spreadsheets, maintaining databases, web management and copywriting.

Type (60) WPM, Legal Administrative support, Critical Thinking and Business Correspondence

Professional Experience:

Alice Penderhughes, P.A., Attorney at Law December 2015 to Present

Para-legal duties to include, Data entry, Case Management, Trial File Preparation, Legal Research, Case Searches, Filing, Drafting Correspondences, Court filings and Prepare agreements; Working with clients and coordinating cases with Attorneys, Field calls from clients with questions or concerns and direct them to the appropriate legal staff for advice when needed ; General administrative duties, including maintaining Law Firm files, Client files properly maintained, Preparation of correspondence and Attorney Engagement Letters, Invoicing clients Meeting and Executing documents with clients as needed.

J. Roberts, Inc., Chantilly, VA July 2015 to September 2015

Project Engineer

Worked in the General Contracting Department, Developed project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management; Determined project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; Determined project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards;

Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests; Determined project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project; Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems; Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.

Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations; Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

AEROTEK, Hanover, MD June 2014 to July 2015

Currently Contracted with FINRA

Analyst I - Disclosure Review

Public Records Cross Check Validation (PRXV)Project, temporary employee performing public record searches, through Lexis-Nexis and/or other reporting websites, for financial and criminal public matters. These searches are performed for all current registered representatives (approximately 632,000). Information is located placed in database, and compared to matters reported in the CRD system. Notations are documented in the CRD system for inaccurate or outdated information that is found and records are forwarded onward for processing to current FINRA personnel.

Robert Half Legal Agency, Washington, DC November 2013 to June 2014

Para Legal

Entry level Para-legal duties to include, Data entry, Case Management, Trial Preparation, Assist in mock trials, Legal Terminology, Files, Legal Research, Intermediate MS Excel, Intermediate MS Word, Intermediate MS Outlook, Answering Phone Inquires, Case Searches, Filing, Drafting Correspondences and Court filings.

IPC International, Baltimore, MD September 2009 – October 2012

Senior Security Officer

Primary responsibilities are overseeing the welfare and protection of patrons and assets of a large venue at Baltimore Inner Harbor’s Power Plant. Use quick thinking and critical decision making skills in high-stress situations. Utilize effective self-defense tactics in confrontational scenarios. Trained in CPR and first aid administration.

Heritage Technology (DC Ballpark), Washington, DC August 2008 – January 2009

Electrical Trainee

Learned the onsite and administrative processes of the construction industry. Mastered training on an $11 million low voltage installation project. Assisted in setting up and installing cable tracks and speaker systems. Operated boom lift.

Clark Construction, Bethesda, MD June 2008 – August 2008

Office Engineer Intern

Implemented on-site inspections, developed final reporting analysis of a $48 million project close out, followed up with subcontractors on outstanding punch list items. Educated on key elements in final building inspection by Maryland state inspector and the project superintendent.

DOD Threat Reduction Agency, Fort Belvoir, VA June 1999 – August 2005

Highschool/College Intern

Implemented hands on approach with the military staff to ensure efficient and consistent computer knowledge. Received Secret clearance. Programmed military and civilian websites prior to launch. Awarded two consecutive bonuses for job performance. Conducted demobilization briefings. Administrative duties included arranging domestic and foreign travel for DOD officers, filing and answering telephones.

Community Service & Activities: Special Olympics-Christmas in April - Catholic Youth Organization - the Annapolis YMCA Basketball Program and Kent Island Youth Basketball Coach

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