MR. James Richard Abels II

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614-***-****

adih9o@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience:

US Attorney's Office-Southern District of Ohio

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Columbus, OH 43215

12/2016 - 01/2020

Paralegal - Provides legal support to two Assistant US Attorneys (AUSA) that pursue healthcare fraud claims and fraud cases under the False Claims Act and Qui Tam actions. Utilizes Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, USAO MyBook and other sources to conduct legal research; utilizes eDiscovery databases such as Relativity, Acumen, Eclipse and Everlaw search large volumes of evidence to investigate fraud claims; composes a variety of pleadings/motions and other correspondence for filing with US District Court (USDC), to opposing counsel or the general public; Schedules Relator Interviews; coordinates investigations between US Attorneys Office and outside agencies such as FBI, Departmental OIGs and state agencies such as Ohio's Attorney General. Provides customer service to Relators and Attorneys. Supervisor: Mark D'Alessandro 614-***-****)

Social Security Administration - Office of Disability Adjudication and Review 401 N Front St Ste 400

Columbus, OH 43215

01/2015 - 12/2016

Lead Case Technician/Lead Legal Assistant - Assists team supervisor and legal assistants with work flow ensuring that work continues to to be completed in a timely fashion. Provides and conducts training in a variety of legal tasks to team legal asistants. Monitors work flow and advises supervisor on status of work flow. Rearranges duties as required to insure work is completed in a timely manner. Reviews fee petitions from attorneys representing claimants. Recommends to Administrative Law Judges what is proper to pay. Processes fee petitions and sends on to payment center for effectuation. Provides legal assistance to Administrative Law Judge; schedules hearings, schedules Vocational Experts (VE) and Hearing Monitors (VHR); produces invoices for VE/VHR to get paid; develops disability claims by requesting evidence from health care providers, attorneys, and claimants; adds evidence to claim files; edits evidence; marks evidence; proffers evidence; writes dismissals; writes interrogatories; writes subpoenas; works up claim files ensuring all documentation is present for hearing; performs customer service answering variety of questions from attorneys and claimants; produces notices of hearing; compiles data for VE to perform vocational analysis; utilizes database to verify income for Title 16/SSI applications and quarters of coverage for Title 2 benefits; other duties as assigned. Uses datebases and paper manuals to research technical, procedural and other issues regarding the administration of social security programs. Supervisor: Stuart Adkins 888-***-****) Social Security Administration - Office of Disability Adjudication and Review 401 N Front St Ste 400

Columbus, OH 43215

05/2014 – 01/2015

Senior Case Technician/Senior Legal Assistant – provides legal assistance to Administrative Law Judge; schedules hearings, schedules Vocational Experts (VE) and Hearing Monitors (VHR); produces invoices for VE/VHR to get paid; develops disability claims by requesting evidence from health care providers, attorneys, and claimants; adds evidence to claim files; edits evidence; marks evidence; proffers evidence; writes dismissals; writes interrogatories; writes subpoenas; works up claim files ensuring all documentation is present for hearing; performs customer service answering variety of questions from attorneys and claimants; produces notices of hearing; compiles data for VE to perform vocational analysis; utilizes database to verify income for Title 16/SSI applications and quarters of coverage for Title 2 benefits; other duties as assigned. Supervisor: Barbara Sullivan 888-***-****) Social Security Administration – Office of Disability Adjudication and Review 1 Seagate 13th flr

Toledo, OH 43604

08/2010 – 05/2014

Senior Case Technician/Senior Legal Assistant – Provides legal assistance to Administrative Law Judge; schedules hearings, schedules Vocational Experts (VE) and Hearing Monitors (VHR); produces invoices for VE/VHR to get paid; develops disability claims by requesting evidence from health care providers, attorneys, and claimants; adds evidence to claim files; edits evidence; marks evidence; proffers evidence; writes dismissals; writes interrogatories; writes subpoenas; works up claim files ensuring all documentation is present for hearing; performs customer service answering variety of questions from attorneys and claimants; produces notices of hearing; compiles data for VE to perform vocational analysis; utilizes database to verify income for Title 16/SSI applications and quarters of coverage for Title 2 benefits; other duties as assigned. Supervisor: Matthew Schindler 866-***-****) US Postal Service

CityGate Dr

Columbus, OH

09/2007 - 08/2010

Mailhandler - Process, distribute and mail throughout building to be worked and dispatched to end use customers.

US Postal Service

CityGate Dr

Columbus, OH

02/1998 - 09/2007

Mail Clerk - Process third and first class mail and Priority letters and parcels utilizing Digital Bar Code Sorters, and Bundle Sorter machines to sort mail in preparation for dispatch to end user. Defense Finance and Accounting Service

NAS Pensacola

Pensacola, FL

04/1997 - 02/1998

Accounting Technician - Process vendor invoices; analyzes financial data to ensure proper accounts receive credits and debits; inputs data into computer database utilizing variety of accounting, word processing and spreadsheet software; performs audits on both vendor invoices and contracts ensuring payments are made in accordance with the contract, Federal Accounting Regulations, Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations and the Prompt Pay Act; maintains an average of 6-9 payments per hour with a 2-4% error ratio.

US Postal Service

Twin Rivers Dr

Columbus, OH

12/1996 - 04/1997

Mail Clerk - Process third and first class mail and Priority mail utilizing the Flat Sorter Machine to process mail for end user.

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Columbus, OH

4/6 09/1992 - 12/1996

Accounting Technician - Processes vendor invoices; analyzes financial data to ensure proper accounts receive credits and debits; inputs data into computer database utilizing variety of accounting, word processing and spreadsheet software; performs audits on both vendor invoices and contracts ensuring payments are made in accordance with the contract, Federal Accounting Regulations, Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations and the Prompt Pay Act; in addition to paying commercial vendor invoices, was responsible for reimbursing government employees for work related expenses as well as educational expenses, ensuring that claims made to the government were substantiated and investigated undocumented claims; performed customer service by interacting with personnel at all echelons of government to resolve disputes and inquiries. The Ohio State University

Department of Finance

Columbus, OH

03/1992 - 08/1992

Disbursing Officer/Mailroom Supervisor - Had supervisory responsibility for a staff of 8 student employees that processed all incoming and outgoing mail for the Accounts Payable department. Also supervised the audit of payment vouchers ensuring the accuracy of all payments made by the department. Responsible for all aspects to include hiring, firing, training and scheduling of mailroom employees; as Disbursing Officer, I was solely responsible for the disbursement of $300 million annually in checks paying university business. My responsibility was to secure check run diskette from Accounts Payable, print checks, sign checks, envelope checks, and dispatch into mail system. I was also responsible for the blank check stock and signature plates. The Ohio State University Hospitals

James Cancer Hospital

Columbus, OH

01/1990 - 03/1992

Medial Records Clerk - Retrieve medical records for patient visit, review records for completedness, file labs, doctor/nurses notes, other documentation, return records to file room. Military Experience:

Kentucky National Guard

- Louisville, KY – 07/1995 - 05/1997 - Military Intelligence Specialist US Army (reserve)

- Columbus, OH - 12/1991 - 07/1995 - Psychological Operations Specialist US Air Force (reserve)

- Wright Patterson AFB, OH - 07/1986 - 12/1991 - Security Policeman US Air Force (active)

– Pope AFB, NC - 04/1985 - 07/1986 - Unit Orderly Room/Administration Specialist

– Myrtle Beach AFB, SC - 10/1982 - 03/1985 - Unit Orderly Room/Administration Specialist Education:

Capital University Law School

Columbus, OH

Paralegal certification - course work in real property, torts, contracts, civil litigation I and II, legal research and writing I and II, probate, business law, family law and bankruptcy. The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH United States

Bachelor of Arts International Studies

Additional Information:

Performance award $1000 May 2019

Performance award $800 May 2018

Performance award $700 Apr 2017

Performance award $500 July 2016

Performance award $500 Aug 2015

Performance award $400 Aug 2014

Performance award $216 Jun 1996

Performance award 8 hrs off Aug 1995

Continuing Education award Jun 1995

Performance award $200 Jun 1994

Performance award 8 hrs off Mar 1994

Performance award 8 hrs off Nov 1993

Performance award 8 hrs off Feb 1993

Company Soldier of the Year 1994

Company Soldier of the Year 1993

Airman of the Quarter Oct/Dec 1983

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