Project Manager Legal Research
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RHYS
MOORE
********@*****.***
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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Professional paralegal with robust experience in legal support and team management. Skilled in legal research, case preparation, and document review, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Strong emphasis on collaboration and adaptability, consistently driving successful outcomes in dynamic environments. Known for reliability and proactive approach to evolving legal needs.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
• WINDOWS
• Juris
• Athena
• Quicken
• Amicus
• CLAIMS3
• Nitro Pro
• Quick Books Pro
• EDGAR
• Recommind
• EnforceNet
• Investopedia
• NRSI
• PMT
• Westlaw
• LexisNexis
• Polaris
• People Soft
• Case Management
• Trialworks
• Elite
• Best Authorities
• CLEAR
• Concordance
• Insider
Amentum Services, Inc - Paralegal Supervisor (USCIS Contractor) Camp Springs, MD • 02/2023 - Current
WORK HISTORY
Directs and supervises the work of seven paralegals and other support staff, particularly on major paralegal support efforts, such as large legal research and writing assignments, organize, update and ensure completeness of individual appeal files
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Reports to Project Manager, COR, Government Case Manager, attorneys
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Troubleshoot and performs daily quality assurance control spot-checks.
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Interact with staff and the USCIS case teams during the planning and execution of project requirements, schedules, and all appeal support activities.
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• Monitor work and reports on paralegals progress. Ensures that paralegal and support staff work meet contract and attorney requirements and is delivered on time.
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Formulate administrative and technical procedures for getting the work done.
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• Perform complex legal and factual research.
Design and develops systems and procedures for tracking, controlling, and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials.
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Determines the status and location of the applications/petitions subject of case, whether the relevant cases are outside of processing time, and other factual details to determine the validity of facts as articulated in the complaint, perform all systems checks including, but not limited to, National Files Tracking System (NFTS), Computer Linked Application Information Management System
(CLAIMS), Person Centric Query System (PCQS), Tableau
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• Summarizes relevant materials for attorneys
Make periodic updates to the PMT to ensure the status of the case is updated including the name of the attorney assigned, the next court deadline (for answers, motions, Responses) and the completion of the case including the court disposition
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• Index, track and control document discovery (including documents
• FINRA
• Blue Sheet Mgmt
• ELLIS
• Excel
• Access
• Power Point
• PQCS
• Publisher
• Trial Director
• Nuance
• EDocket
• BLOOMBERG
• FACTIVA
• Court Link
• ORMS
• DTCC
• ECHO
• RAILS
• Filesite
• BADS
• PC Law
• Abacus
• Adobe Pro
• Google Drive
• Case Map
• WINZIP
• FoneFinder
• STACKS
• Plantir
• CIMS
• FDNS
• Legal research
• Client communication
• Court filings
• Legal writing
• Deadline management
• Electronic filing systems
• Proofreading expertise
• Legal terminology
• Contract review
CHENEGA HEALTHCARE SERVICES - Sr. Paralegal, III (SEC Contractor) Washington, DC • 03/2021 - 01/2023
produced and received in discovery)
Creates indexes, and track exhibits and other materials in preparation for hearings.
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Prepares exhibit cross-references, and review documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria
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Compilation of documents for production requests in complex litigation that includes discovery
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Use legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research in support of complex litigation.
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Use a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems
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Monitor attorney duty mailboxes daily and respond to emails or forward them to appropriate parties as required. Perform all systems checks including, but not limited to, National Files Tracking System (NFTS), Computer Linked Application Information Management System (CLAIMS), Person Centric Query System (PCQS), Tableau to determine the status and location of the applications/petitions subject of case and verify the facts in the complaint
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Compile and prepare certified administrative records (CAR) for complex litigation, including APA and class action litigation
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Supervised daily operations of paralegal team, ensuring adherence to legal standards and procedures.
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• Prepare memoranda and other legal documents.
Follow established guidelines, gathering, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys and/or other office professionals.
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• Review documents and cross-check information.
Enter data into computerized systems, update databases and spreadsheets, obtain documents from paper and electronic files.
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• Assist with responding to information sharing requests. Perform document review and research and summarize findings; draft and edit internal and external documents and/or correspondence.
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• Assist in the preparation of 508 compliant documents and materials. Assist with document productions, maintain, organize, and file office records and documents.
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Perform initial compilation of documents for FOIA or production requests.
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• Research and collect data and one-off projects.
Perform complex data-base searches related to filings and other legal data-base searches.
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Maintain chronological/searchable databases of office precedent
(comment letters, minutes of meetings and office policy “significant outcomes” memoranda.
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• Prepare and maintaining database monitoring and tracking status. Assisted attorneys in preparing for trials, leading to successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
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Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal developments by participating in continuing education programs and industry events.
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• Streamlined the process of obtaining critical information from
• Litigation support
• Legal analysis
• Attorney support
• Case summaries
• Compliance monitoring
• Trial preparation assistance
• Witness interviewing
• Case management
• Civil law
• Calendar management
• Exhibit preparation
• Corporate law
• Motion drafting
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
Some College (No Degree): Business
Administration And Management
Mildred Elley
Pittsfield, MA • 07/1998
Associate of Arts
EDUCATION
CACI ISS, Inc. - Paralegal (SEC Contractor)
New York, NY • 08/2018 - 03/2021
opposing counsel through effective negotiation techniques.
• Prepare memoranda and other legal documents.
Follow established guidelines, gather, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for use by attorneys and/or other office professionals.
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• Review documents and cross-checking information . Enter data into computerized systems, update databases and spreadsheets.
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Obtain documents from paper and electronic files; assist with responding to information sharing requests .
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Perform document review and research and summarize findings; draft and edit internal and external documents and/or correspondence.
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• Assist in the preparation of 508 compliant documents and materials. Assist with document productions; maintain, organize, and file office records and documents.
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Perform initial compilation of documents for FOIA or production requests.
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Draft internal reports; draft notices, orders, and action memos for applications and filings; research and collect data and one-off projects.
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Perform complex data-base searches related to filings and other legal data-base searches; maintain chronological/searchable databases of office precedent (comment letters, minutes of meetings and office policy “significant outcomes” memoranda).
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• Prepare and maintain database monitoring and tracking status. Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
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Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy.
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Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing case files and evidence presentations.
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Managed electronic filing systems to streamline document retrieval and improve workflow efficiency.
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Developed templates for legal documents to enhance consistency and reduce drafting time.
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Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
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Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
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• Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
• Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
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Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
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Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
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Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
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Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.
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Martin, Clearwater & Bell, LLP, New York, NY. - 2018 Legal Secretary Medical malpractice, Defense litigation and Employment Law New York, NY • 02/2017 - 08/2018
Law Office of Marjory Cajoux, New York, NY. - 2017 PPI Medical Malpractice Paralegal (temp Position)
New York, NY • 04/2016 - 02/2017
Saved firm resources by conducting cost-effective legal research using both traditional library resources and online databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
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Strengthened case presentations with detailed investigative work and evidence gathering.
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Increased efficiency in legal document production with advanced proficiency in legal software applications.
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• Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes. Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
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• Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports. Support four attorneys by attending and taking notes at meetings and assisting lawyers in collecting legal and factual documents.
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Communicate by phone with opposing counsel and other parties, clients, judicial administrative staff, and vendors.
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Schedule depositions, site inspections, hearings, closings and meetings for lawyers and other legal staff .
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Prepare legal documents and notices and update transactional documents with the most recently negotiated language.
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Transmit legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials by electronic filing, mail, fax or messenger. Complete administrative forms, such as timecards and expense reports for supervising lawyers.
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Other duties include arranging travel plans. perform conflicts check for new cases.
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Input and submit partners time for billing, E- file documents for federal and state cases in NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Perform skip trace on missing parties.
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Organize documents and coordinate document productions, set up and maintain files.
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Case management, including tracking documents, calendar entries, deadlines, records review, including reviewing and summarizing case files, medical records, medical chronologies, billing, scheduling IMEs, research, compilation, and analysis of data.
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Provide paralegal support for attorneys. Conduct and perform legal and factual research, create, and maintain internal case databases, run searches on internal and external document databases and systems, pull relevant information from a variety of resources.
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Serve as liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside agencies; order transcripts form reporting services and fulfill requests from outside counsel and others. Locate, contact, interview, and prepare witnesses and experts for case preparation; organize interview memos and other relevant documents for attorney review.
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Collaborated with attorneys on case strategy discussions, providing insights based on research findings.
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• Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., New York, NY - Medical Records Paralegal
(temp Position)
New York, NY • 2015 - 2016
CITY OF WATERBURY, DEPT. OF CORPORATION COUNSEL - Senior Litigation Paralegal – Municipal Law (Civil Law – Federal, State, WC, EEOC)
Waterbury CT • 2013 - 2014
as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
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Request and follow up on Medical Records, Files, IME Reports Information .
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• Communicate with clients to get a status and treatment updates . Communicate with Medical Providers, Insurance Carriers, and pharmacies .
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• Assisted attorneys in the preparation of trial exhibits and motions. Organized and maintained case files, ensuring accessibility and accuracy of information.
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Coordinated communication between clients, witnesses, and court personnel for efficient case management.
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Developed templates for legal documents to enhance operational efficiency within the firm.
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Used expertise in areas of law that includes opening records, elections, bankruptcy, land use, human resources, utilities, real estate, pensions, water matters.
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Support and assist attorneys in preparing for and attending hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
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• Assist in drafting and preparing all types of pleadings and motions. Provide real-time litigation support to attorneys at depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials. Assemble and prepare supporting documents and exhibits.
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Prepare witness binders. Prepare witnesses for direct and cross examination. Provide support function for document control and reproduction.
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Assist with establishing and supervising document production according to legal requirements.
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Coordinate exhibits and witnesses during depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
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Supervise maintenance of docketing systems and prepare initial input and updates records.
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• Supervise multi-party mailings in appropriate cases.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys and clients. Check legal citations and proofread for substance and form in accordance with approved standards.
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Conduct research into a wide variety of municipal matters as assigned by City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys.
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Prepare intermediate and final reports and participate in the development of legal recommendations based on research results.
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Assist in preparation of City Council agenda materials, including independent drafting of ordinances, contracts, resolutions, and related exhibits.
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• Assist the City Attorney's Office in contract review and response to MATTHEW DALLAS GORDON, LLC - Paralegal
West Hartford, CT • 2012 - 2013
HEWITT ASSOCIATES, LLC, New Britain, CT - Sr. Paralegal / Acting Compliance Director of Disability TPA Dept.
New Britain, CT • 2005 - 2011
counter proposals, including preparing and revising contracts and related documents and exhibits. Assist in creation of appropriate model forms and in training other city employees in the use of these forms.
Coordinate assignment of tasks for legal secretary, law clerks and student assistants, as appropriate.
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• Employment.
Assist counsel on issues related to employment and labor laws and human resources practices.
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Draft new employee contracts, advise HR personnel on employment procedures, ensure company compliance with government laws, perform risk and crisis management duties by researching laws to advise executives on how to manage difficult labor or employee situations.
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Write employee communications, assist with organizational restructuring, and research the HR implications of mergers and acquisitions.
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Analyze documents, statements, and other relevant information; write detailed and comprehensive confidential investigation reports and close correspondence based on sound legal analysis for complaints of discrimination.
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• Personal Injury.
Case management of personal injury practice; heavy client contact; litigated cases from intake to entry of judgment after verdict; investigation.
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Drafted pleadings and motions; prepared discovery demands; responded to discovery requests; redactions; supervised calendar; statutory and case law research; prepared memoranda of law.
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Engaged in federal practice, assisted in briefing in opposition to cert. to the U.S. Supreme Court; experienced in e-filing; digested and summarized medical records.
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Worked with expert witnesses (medical, engineering, meteorological, etc.); trial preparation; issuance of judicial subpoenas and subpoenas deuces tecum; preparation of trial notebooks; coordinated expert witness appearances.
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• Statutory Disability Plan Administration
Subject matter expert for compliance and statutory issues. Partnered with the business areas to determine the impact of the state laws/regulations on products and operations. Prepared and reviewed documents necessary to file voluntary disability state plans in accordance with vendor specifications along with preparing, administering, and maintaining TPA contracts and licenses in compliance with the company's policies and procedures. Ran crystal reports and maintained access database to maintain licenses, stay compliant for deadlines as well as keep reports and records accurate.
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• Compliance
• Reviewed, evaluated, and promoted compliance issues involving contractual, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to Hewitt's product lines. Researched and investigated ad-hoc compliance issues and inquiries related to the disability insurance environment. Conducted state and federal research of laws, regulations, and Department of Insurance bulletins to support all Hewitt's lines of business.
• Litigation
Prepared general correspondence, memoranda, and complex legal documents according to the requirements set by each practice group. Prepared for and attends depositions. Conducted document searches and factual research. Summarized legal documents.
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Oversaw three paralegal staff focused on compliance, short and long term disability, and workers compensation law.
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Drafted, reviewed, and organized legal documents ensuring compliance with regulations.
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