Dennis Coslett

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Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Professional Profile:

I have extensive experience in criminal law and the medical billing field, and a background in writing articles, stories, and novels.

Areas of Expertise:

• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Corel WordPerfect

• Trained in use of Abacus Law, Sigil, Tabs3, LawTrac, and Discover FY Legal Software

• Experienced in use of Westlaw for legal research

• More than 24 years’ experience as a military paralegal

• Independently published novelist and short story writer

Professional Experience:

Freelance Article Writer November 2014-Present

• Write and edit articles for publication in blogs, magazines, and other online sources

• Research topics for articles per customer request

• Upload completed articles to content creator websites

• Published article that was one of the highest read on a military humor blog

Birch Creek Communication

Legal and General Transcription August 2014-Present

• Create verbatim written transcripts from audio recordings of conference calls, training sessions, and webinars, using foot pedal and headphones

• Maintain high standards of accuracy and meet rigorous deadlines

• Download audio files from FTP sites, and upload completed written documents to FTP site

Kelly Law Registry (Contract Employer)

Assignments include:

GreenTree Acceptance

Saint Paul, MN December 2013-January 2014

• Lead on project to update attorney information in company legal files. Researched and updated attorney names, firm names, and addresses by using a variety of on-line research tools, webpages, and company databases.

• Updated attorney contact information in company legal tracker software.

TCI Business Capital September-October 2013

Burnsville, MN

New Business/Legal Department

• Performed Due Diligence searches and research of prospective clients on behalf of Client Company, searching a variety of online databases and other information sources.

• Assembled legal packets. Prepared and reviewed contracts worth millions of dollars.

• Updated client information in company’s database records

• Maintained and prepared electronic and paper copies of legal files.

Brock Hunter Law January – February 2013

Minneapolis, MN

Paralegal Internship

• Worked with and observed office paralegal/legal assistant in a variety of paralegal tasks, including preparation of legal documents.and researching scheduling of court calendars

• Researched methods of improving office workflow by using current technology

• Took lead on project to convert to paperless law office using computer technology and online resources.

United States Army July 1990 – November 2014

Fort Snelling, MN

Paralegal Non-Commissioned Officer

• Assisted military attorneys in preparation of legal documents

• Reviewed Soldier legal needs as part of Readiness Teams that helped Army Reserve Soldiers prepare for deployments

Mobilizations:

Fort Belvoir, Virginia January 2009 – December 2009

Fort Riley, Kansas January 2010 – December 2010

Worked with assigned military counsel, prepared military justice documents for service by supported commands

• Prepared separation documents for service by supported commands

• Served as clerk of court at military Courts-Martial

• Coordinated travel of witnesses from the United States and deployments in Iraq to Kansas for appearance at Courts-Martial

• Supervised Legal Assistance Office for Infantry Division of 10,000 personnel

• Prepared Powers of Attorney, legal separation agreements for spouses, and affidavits and notarized documents for Soldiers and eligible family members

• Served as Platoon Sergeant of 1st Infantry Division Legal Office, supervising in excess of 50 Paralegals.

Deployment:

Iraq November 2005 – October 2006

101st Airborne Division, Baghdad, Iraq

Supervised day-to-day operations of branch legal office consisting of self and two subordinate paralegals

• Maintained regular contact with primary legal office by phone and email

• Prepared legal documents including Powers of Attorney and Legal memorandums for Soldiers

• Notarized documents for Soldiers

• Served as Point of Contact and advised command in execution of investigations

• Prepared legal justice documents for service by supported commands, under supervision of Brigade attorneys.

Allina Hospitals and Clinics July 2001 June 2008

Medical Billing Specialist

• Reviewed electronic bills daily for services provided by member hospitals

• Released bills electronically for payment to insurance providers

• Corrected bills with errors or referred to proper department for review

Education:

Globe University March 2013

Woodbury, MN

A.A.S., Paralegal Science

Minnesota State University, Mankato December 1989

Mankato, MN

B.A., Major – Mass Communications, Minor – English

Century College June 1985

White Bear Lake, MN

A.A.., General Education

Volunteer Activities:

Senior Vice Commander, VFW Post 7555

On Your Feet Circle Volunteer, Minnesota Department of Corrections

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