Paralegal
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
DEXTER TAYLOR
KINSTON, N.C. 28501
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Overview
Legal Paraprofessional specializing in various areas of law including Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Real Property, Torts, Administrative Law, Wills and Estate Law, and Business Law. Accomplished professional Paralegal experienced in corporate and law firm environments ranging from complex litigation to Federal and State regulations. Demonstrated exemplary leadership of complex litigation management projects involving cases on a national scope. Assumed a leadership role of training and mentoring associates involving legal and administrative claims procedures.
Professional Experience
Paralegal - Freelance [2005-Present]
Performed tasks of general research and legal research for attorneys on matters regarding Civil Litigation in Federal and State Court jurisdictions. Performed factual and legal analysis of evidence produced from discovery. Drafted memorandums and reports pertaining to issues identified in cases. Performed real property title searches and written submissions of findings. Managed pretrial case discovery including drafting interrogatories, briefing cases and drafting deposition summaries in litigation.
Bankruptcy Specialist [2002-2004]
Wachovia Bank Dealer Financial Services
Performed General and legal research of claims regarding Chapter 13 filings of debtors. Analysis of proof of claims documentation and submission to Bankruptcy Court. Drafted correspondence to parties regarding Court Orders and Schedules. Monitored case files and Plan schedules.
Lead Housing Counselor Specialist [2000-2002]
West Greenville N.C. Community Development Corp.
Contract position performing housing counselor services to residents displaced by disaster. Lead claims specialist in Pitt County region processing and adjudicating claims for housing disaster benefits pursuant to State initiatives during Hurricane Floyd. Assisted with team development and training sessions of peer counselors in claims unit. Lead counselor on Federal
(FEMA, SBA, HUD) rules regarding disaster aide. Oversight of departmental operations and production of external reports to Governor’s Office. Paralegal Specialist - Real Property Loan Closings [1999-2000] US Small Business Administration Disaster Operations Temporary disaster assistance position closing disaster assistance loans regarding Presidential declared disaster during Hurricane Floyd. Gathered factual evidence to process applications for disaster loans for recovery and repairs of losses. Review of loan terms and collateral in closing documents for accuracy. Drafted loan modification request per borrower’s request. Initiated loan disbursement proceeds to borrowers in accordance with applicable laws. Paralegal - Litigation and Bankruptcy [1986-1989]
David Hagner Kuney and Davidson
Reviewing documents for relevancy produced during discovery. Legal research and writing, Cite-checking authorities for briefs, briefed case law opinions, deposition testimony summaries, preparation of exhibit binders for trial, drafted correspondence to opposing counsel and clients. Filed briefs and applications with Federal and State Courts. Paralegal (Part-time) - Litigation and Discovery[1986-1988] Hogan and Hartson
Review of document disclosures for relevance in complex litigation lawsuits, database management, summarized deposition testimony, litigation support management team of national lawsuit.
Office Services Manager [1978-1986]
Mudge Rose Guthrie Alexander & Ferdon (Washington DC Office) Managed day to day operations of law office, Hiring and training of staff, procurement of office supplies and equipment. Client billing and case management cost reports. Legal research and library management. Document retrieval of Congressional Bills, Acts, and Public laws. Filed pleadings and legal documents at Federal Courts and Federal Agencies. Education
Paralegal Institute - Graduate Paralegal Studies [1980-1982] NC Housing Finance Agency - Certified Housing Counselor [1999-2000] University of District of Columbia [1978-1980]
Honors and Achievements
Congressional Recognition of Excellence [2000]
Disaster Recovery Initiatives - Hurricane Floyd
Honorable Eva Clayton, US Congress, House of Representatives
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