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Wilmington, Nc, Us

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

I represent claimants before the Administrative Law Judge in their application for Title II Social Security benefits throughout the states of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and at the Appeals Council located in Baltimore Maryland. This position includes travel to the cities of New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Boston, Washington DC, and Richmond, VA. This role includes conducting interviews with claimants, preparing clients… Show more I represent claimants before the Administrative Law Judge in their application for Title II Social Security benefits throughout the states of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and at the Appeals Council located in Baltimore Maryland. This position includes travel to the cities of New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Boston, Washington DC, and Richmond, VA. This role includes conducting interviews with claimants, preparing clients for their oral testimony in a hearing, giving oral arguments such as opening statements-closing remarks at hearings, cross-examination of medical/vocational experts, and drafting briefs and motions outlining the legal justification for awarding benefits. Show less

- Reviews claimant’s medical evidence, drafts 15 pre-hearing memorandums or on-the-record-reviews per week with a 66% award rate, and submits written correspondence to claimants’ file. - Reviews claimants’ case file/disability denials and recommends on-the-record-review or determines validity of case appeal.- Evaluates the case’s weaknesses and strengths and relays these findings to the appropriate teammate. - Performs annual presentations on social security disability regulations… Show more - Reviews claimant’s medical evidence, drafts 15 pre-hearing memorandums or on-the-record-reviews per week with a 66% award rate, and submits written correspondence to claimants’ file. - Reviews claimants’ case file/disability denials and recommends on-the-record-review or determines validity of case appeal.- Evaluates the case’s weaknesses and strengths and relays these findings to the appropriate teammate. - Performs annual presentations on social security disability regulations and rules.I participated in several continuing legal education courses including the following: - Disability and Long-Term Covid Cases in SSI/SSDI Applications (2023) Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network- SSI/SSDI Skill Building Webinar: Adult Eligibility for SSI 101 (2023) Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network| Show less

Wilmington, North Carolina

Assisted with a team of four attorneys located across the state of North Carolina as a case manager in the areas of estate administration, social security disability, and adult guardianship.• Drafted Release Agreements, Family Settlement Agreements, Petitions, Motions, Affidavits, Notices, and Orders for the administration of each estate.• Conducted initial consultations with clients and assisted them during signings. • Utilized Excel to reconcile bank accounts for annual/final… Show more Assisted with a team of four attorneys located across the state of North Carolina as a case manager in the areas of estate administration, social security disability, and adult guardianship.• Drafted Release Agreements, Family Settlement Agreements, Petitions, Motions, Affidavits, Notices, and Orders for the administration of each estate.• Conducted initial consultations with clients and assisted them during signings. • Utilized Excel to reconcile bank accounts for annual/final accounts and calculate disbursements to beneficiaries. • Created training guides and technical manuals for training purposes. • Managed court deadlines of all estate administration and guardianship cases. • Filed all probate and guardianship cases with the superior court.• Prepared supervising attorney for all guardianship incompetency hearings. Show less

Wilmington, North Carolina Area

Assisted with a team of five municipal attorneys and collaborated with the City’s Department of Civil Engineering and Planning Commission to complete projects related towards public policy, contracts, condemnation, civil engineering, and affordable housing. •. Utilized the Register of Deeds and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to conduct property searches for storm water easements, public utility easements, and right of ways declarations• Researched applicable statues… Show more Assisted with a team of five municipal attorneys and collaborated with the City’s Department of Civil Engineering and Planning Commission to complete projects related towards public policy, contracts, condemnation, civil engineering, and affordable housing. •. Utilized the Register of Deeds and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to conduct property searches for storm water easements, public utility easements, and right of ways declarations• Researched applicable statues for condemnation, adverse possession, and common law real estate mandates.• Attended the City's Subdivision Review Board Meetings to evaluate developer's plans which needed waivers for the city's technical manuals for urban development. • Attended City Council meetings regarding public policy changes within the community including zoning ordinances, code enforcement, and real estate law. Show less

Fredricksburg, Va.

Assisted with a team of three paralegals and one attorney in civil litigation cases involving commercial lease disputes, parental custody disputes, personal injury, and divorce proceedings. Ensured effective client satisfaction through communicating with prospective clients over multi-lined phones. • Examined the work of the attorney and other paralegals for grammatical errors. • Interacted with new and existing clients to prepare for attorney client meetings. •… Show more Assisted with a team of three paralegals and one attorney in civil litigation cases involving commercial lease disputes, parental custody disputes, personal injury, and divorce proceedings. Ensured effective client satisfaction through communicating with prospective clients over multi-lined phones. • Examined the work of the attorney and other paralegals for grammatical errors. • Interacted with new and existing clients to prepare for attorney client meetings. • Conducted legal research involving family law and personal injury through using Lexis Nexis. • Created marketing brochures and drafted legal blog posts on child custody, estate planning, and divorce to promote the law firm.• Represented the firm at the Fredericksburg Business Commerce convention through providing potential clients with information on TNG Legal. Show less

Bachelors, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, 3.7/4.0

Activities and Societies: Graduated Top 10% of Class, Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List, Member of the Tau Sigma Honor Society, Elected member.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Government: Public Administration, 3.7/4.0

Activities and Societies: Graduated Top 10% of Class, Magna Cum Laude, Relevant Coursework: Advanced Public Administration, Comparative.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.)

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude Honors Distinction, Virginia Governor's Early College Scholar's Award June 2015, Conference Debate.

Certificate, General Education