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About Me
I possess over 11 years of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Researcher, Private Detective, Security Loss Prevention Operations Manager and over 7 years as a Virtual Assistant.
My strengths as a manager are in recruiting, screening, hiring, training, managing and maintaining a high level of employee production and performance while maintaining or exceeding a monthly corporate set P&L.
My strengths in the legal field are; attention to details, file management, research using databases such as Lexis Nexis and West Law, etc., analyzing, composing and editing documents.
Administrative activities associated with handling of contracts, includes monitoring contract relationship, composing and editing contracts, addressing related problems, incorporating necessary changes or modifications in the contract, ensuring both parties meet or exceed each other\'s expectations, and actively interacting with the contractor to achieve the contract\'s objective(s).
Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail and telephone. Receives payment and posting amount to customer\'s account; preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond; initiating repossession and litigation proceedings or service disconnection; keeping records of collection and status of accounts.
Computer skills in Windows 95982000XPVista, High Speed Internet, Needles, ProLaw, Abacus, Microsoft Office, Corel 8, CRM, Zoho CRM, Document Conversion, Lexis Nexis, West Law, LexisOne, Claris Works, Word-Perfect and other software applications.
If I can provide you with any further information on my background and qualifications, please let me know.
I am currently available 40 hours per week and can be reached Saturday and Sunday from [Link Removed] to [Link Removed] Monday through Friday from [Link Removed] to [Link Removed] CST.
I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your consideration.
Mike Hope
Areas covered: USA and International
Portfolio
Offer vs. Treat UK Law- David S. Research Paper
- UK Employment Law Trade Unions Writing
- Principle of Confidentiality Writing
- The effectiveness of neigbourhood watch in reducing fear of crime.
- Motion to Dismiss with Proof of Service
- Models of Public-Private Partnership in Canada.
- Copyright Assignment Agreement
- Pdf legal documents converted to Word format.
Skills
PPH Certified
Self Certified
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Work Experience
2008 to Present, Odesk.com,
Paralegal/Researcher
Providing research, writings and administrative services to corporations, attorneys, governmental, administrative agencies, and the general public.
2003 to Present, LivePerson.com
Paralegal/Researcher
Providing research, writings and administrative services to corporations, attorneys, governmental, administrative agencies, and the general public.
2007 to October 2007 US Security Associates, Inc, Montgomery, AL
Operations Manager
Responsibilities included screening, recruiting, training, hiring and managing 150 officers.
Maintained and established Security and Loss Prevention contracts with 14 clients and contracts that totaled over 5 millions dollars.
Interacted on a daily basis with clients and prospective clients in order to maintain and obtain security and investigation contracts.
Participated during sales meeting to obtain private security and investigation contracts.
Demonstrated and educated clients and prospective clients with information regarding the corporation policies and procedures.
2003 to January 2006 State of TN Dept. of Finance & ADM Bureau of TennCare, Nashville TN
Legal Assistant
Processed medical appealed cases in the Legal Solutions Unit for hearing according to established time frames and file custody policies and procedures.
Communicated on a daily basis with the assigned attorney as needed for the appropriate processing of the case.
Communicated on a daily basis with Managed Care Corporations and Organizations (MCC)(MCO).
Prepared the Notice of Hearing according to the Grier Consent Decree Compliance applications within LSU.
Ensured that the legal basis of the case and the laws matched.
Assisted in developing recommendations for changes in the TennCare program policies and procedures.
Assisted in the discussions and methods used to improve performance and quality within LSU
Communicated on a daily basis with TennCare enrollees for the proper processing of the case.
Intercepted HIPPA violations that were found in case files while employed in the TennCare Legal Solutions Unit LSU.
Communicated on a daily basis with Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) for the proper scheduling of cases.
2002 - February 2003 Hughes & Coleman Attorneys at Law Nashville TN
Paralegal
Caseload consisted of Tort, Personal Injury, Employment, Unemployment Compensation and other areas of law.
Drafted and answer legal documents and other correspondence.
Researched case law, codes and statues both electronic and manual.
Prepared trial and medical notebooks, scheduled trial dates, client appointments, depositions and other appointments for attorneys.
Filed legal documents with the Courts and general office duties.
October 2002 - November 2002 American Legal Search Nashville TN
Paralegal
Eight-week summation assignment reviewing and categorizing breach of contract litigation documents.
April 1999 - January 2000 Dennis Steverson Law Office, Tuscaloosa AL
Paralegal
Caseload consisted of Criminal, Civil, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, and Probate Law.
Drafted and answer legal documents and other correspondence.
Researched case law, codes and statues both electronic and manual.
Interviewed and prepare witnesses and clients for trial and depositions.
Participated during jury strike and trial.
Conducted initial client interviews, prepared trial notebooks and client file maintenance.
Maintained file tickler system, attorneys calendar and set meetings and appointments.
August 1998 - February 1999 Donnis Cowart Law Firm Tuscaloosa AL
Paralegal
Caseload consisted of Criminal, Civil, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, and Probate Law.
Drafted and answer legal documents and other correspondence.
Researched case law, codes and statues both electronic and manual.
Interviewed and prepare witnesses and clients for trial and depositions.
Prepared trial notebooks, collection on accounts, conducted initial client interviews, and client file maintenance.
Supervised and trained junior paralegals.
May 1991 - May 1997 Secure Security Agency Tuscaloosa AL
Business Owner Private Detective Security Guard Retail Merchant
Private Detective services.
Delivered legal papers.
Interviewed Witnesses and video monitoring.
Contracted armed and unarmed security guards with local businesses and organizations.
Retail Merchant the sale of home, auto, personal security products, 10kt & 14kt gold and electronics.
Sep 2010
Integrity Recoup Services
Receiving, opening, scanning and emailing of correspondence. Light administrative duties, and occasional visits to Citibank, the post office, and skip tracing services.
Tammy Thorpe
Excellent worker, terrific communication and a very friendly person to work with.
Education
August 2007 U. S. Security Associates, Inc. Corporate Training Academy, Alpharetta GA
Certificate Branch Management
Branch manager training in Managing Profitability / Cash Management, Selling Against the Competition, Payroll and Billing Process, ISO Certification, Client Dedicated Branch, Loss Prevention, Training Academy, Market Master, AR and Collections, P/L Accounting, AP & UC Management, Contract Review Process, Pricing Module, WC Program, EEO & OFCCP Complaints and Audits, Admin/Mgt Human Resources & Personnel Actions, Benefits Administration, Fleet Management, MIS Overview, Post Positive, Enterprise Security Mgr and Reports and Hands On Responsive Management.
January 2001 to February 2002 Virginia College at Birmingham, AL
Completed fifty-one quarter hours toward an associates degree in paralegal studies and maintained president\'s list status with a 4.0 GPA.
August 1997 to August 1998 Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa AL
Certificate Paralegal Studies
Completed thirty semester hours in Paralegal Studies with a 3.6 GPA.
Computer skills in Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista, Internet, Needles, ProLaw, Abacus, Microsoft Office, Corel 8, CRM, Zoho CRM, Document Conversion, Lexis Nexis, West Law, LexisOne, Claris Works, Word-Perfect and other software applications.
August 1988 to November 1988 Career Development Institute, Tuscaloosa, AL
Completed ten weeks of Private Security and Investigation training.
Certificate Branch Management
Branch manager training in Managing Profitability / Cash Management, Selling Against the Competition, Payroll and Billing Process, ISO Certification, Client Dedicated Branch, Loss Prevention, Training Academy, Market Master, AR and Collections, P/L Accounting, AP & UC Management, Contract Review Process, Pricing Module, WC Program, EEO & OFCCP Complaints and Audits, Admin/Mgt Human Resources & Personnel Actions, Benefits Administration, Fleet Management, MIS Overview, Post Positive, Enterprise Security Mgr and Reports and Hands On Responsive Management.
January 2001 to February 2002 Virginia College at Birmingham, AL
Completed fifty-one quarter hours toward an associates degree in paralegal studies and maintained president\'s list status with a 4.0 GPA.
August 1997 to August 1998 Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa AL
Certificate Paralegal Studies
Completed thirty semester hours in Paralegal Studies with a 3.6 GPA.
Computer skills in Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista, Internet, Needles, ProLaw, Abacus, Microsoft Office, Corel 8, CRM, Zoho CRM, Document Conversion, Lexis Nexis, West Law, LexisOne, Claris Works, Word-Perfect and other software applications.
August 1988 to November 1988 Career Development Institute, Tuscaloosa, AL
Completed ten weeks of Private Security and Investigation training.
