GENEPHA CAMPBELL
7539 N. Ridge Blvd., Unit #4
Chicago, IL 60645
Mobile: 773-459-7049
Email: GenephaCampbell@gmail.com

 

OBJECTIVE

To secure a Paralegal, Administrative Assistant, or Legal Assistant position

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Legal Secretarial/Legal Technician with over 20 years of experience in a federal regulatory agency and in private sector law firms and legal departments.  Proven ability to perform Paralegal, Secretarial, and Legal Assistant duties, such as independently drafting various pleadings, performing legal research, and completing projects within specified timeframe.  Strong communication skills as evidenced by daily interactions with upper management, peers and outside attorneys and/or doctors.  To qualify for this position, I successfully obtained a Paralegal Certificate from DePaul University, Chicago, IL.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GE Capital - Americas

Regulatory & Compliance – Financial Intelligence Unit

500 W Monroe, Chicago, IL 60661

40/hr. week

Manager:  Diana Bushneck – 312-441-7873; may be contacted.

Paralegal/AML Analyst, 8/12/2013 to Present

 

-           Review Watchlists alerts including Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers, Specially Designated Terrorists, Politically Exposed Person (PEP), Most Wanted FBI, Most Wanted Interpol, and other lists and adverse media matches via Lexis Nexis, Bridger Enterprise, or Complinet;

-           Determine whether or not the individual or entity selected matches our customer based on certain criteria;

-           Used Guidelines for Potential Match to render written judgment/analysis as to positive hit or potential match, and the reasons for such decision.

-           Worked on special projects as assigned. 

 

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Litigation Department

200 N. Martingale Road, Suite 200, Schaumburg, IL

40/hr. week – TERM position

Supervisor:  Mary T. Donoghue – 847-273-9533; may be contacted.

Legal Technician, CG-0986-06, 12/2010-11/2011 

 

Fulfilled a Voluntary Detail/Temporary Promotion Opportunity

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Legal Division/Commercial Litigation Unit

3501 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA

40/hr. week – Temporary Promotion position

Supervisor:  Ashley Doherty – 703-562-2377, may be contacted.

Position Title:  Legal Secretary - CG-318-7, 11/2011 to 2/2012

 

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Litigation Department

200 N. Martingale Road, Suite 200, Schaumburg, IL

40/hr. week – TERM position

Supervisor:  Mary T. Donoghue – 847-273-9533; may be contacted.

Legal Technician, CG-0986-06, to 2/2012 to 9/2012

 

-           Assisted the Deputy Managing Counsel, Section Chief and attorneys in the general conduct of operations in the Litigation Department.

-           Researched information utilizing various databases, and prepared summary of information from files and documentation; conducted legal research by utilizing databases such as Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw to verify citations and references contained in certain documents.

-           Established and maintained Litigation File Room in accordance with FDIC Records Management policies; filed and maintained all records such as correspondence, reports and pleadings and other documentation accordingly.

-           Typed/prepared a variety of technical and non-technical legal documents such as correspondence, complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, etc., to be filed with the courts and provided administrative support for court system.

-           Reviewed outgoing correspondence, memoranda, and pleadings for spelling, punctuation or typographical errors, and for procedural and grammatical accuracy in conformance with the agency’s general policy.

-           Assisted attorneys with pre-hearing case/client development as well as post-hearing case development.

-           Coordinated meetings for large work group which include supervisors and upper level management; secured conference space and audiovisual equipment; forwarded reminders to meeting attendees.

-           Received and reviewed incoming mail, logged and distributed same in accordance with subject matter to appropriate staff members.

-           Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and a variety of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, et al., to generate a variety of written documents, correspondence and reports.

-           Assisted in preparing litigation reports which are generated as a result of accurately inputting data into the Legal Integrated Management Systems (LIMS), and subsequently manipulated into Excel spreadsheets reports.

-           Rearranged workload so that critical issues are given top priority and managed multiple tasks in order to meet short deadlines.

 

Health Care Service Corporation/Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

300 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL

Human Resources Contact 866-977-7378 - may be contacted.

Legal Assistant – Grade 12- 3/2007-5/2010

 

Under the direct supervision of an attorney, collaborated with one paraprofessional to formulate and write a Procedure Manual for the proper handling and processing of requests for Protected Health Information (PHI), more specifically, subpoenas for records, for the entire Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), which encompasses Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico. This Procedure Manual was the first standardized guideline for the entire enterprise of HCSC, and will serve as a helpful reference guide not only to the attorneys, but also to all paraprofessionals working in that area.

 

-           Served as the Legal Department’s initial reception point of contact/customer service representative internally and for external customers.  Greeted visitors in person and telephonically, referring callers to appropriate subject matter individuals for consideration.

-           Provided customer support for claimants in stressful situations such as illness, upset, resentful, or in a financial hardship situation.

-           Received, reviewed and analyzed over 600 legal requests per year from various governmental agencies such as the IRS, the Dept. of Labor, the FBI, outside attorneys, private and individuals.  Conducted credible/reasonable screenings of each request in accordance with relevant guidelines of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and maintained follow-up system.

-           Received, reviewed, and analyzed all medical and legal documentation ensuing that the client/customer file is developed in accordance with legal and regulatory authorities, e.g., HIPAA, and in compliance with HCSC’s standard procedures.

-           Reviewed claimant/member files in order to identify and request additional pertinent case information.

-           Independently drafted, typed, modified and mailed letters to address specific situations, using/applying appropriate medical and/or legal terminology to request additional information or documentation, and in response to inquiries for requested information.

-           Responded in writing to internal/external inquiries from medical and/or legal personnel, from governmental entities, and from the general public; responded telephonically and with follow-up emails.

-           Rearranged workload to accommodate sudden major changes or critical issues; prioritized and managed multiple tasks in order to meet short deadlines.

-           Explained basic legal processes and documentation required of claimants/members, attorneys or others.  Explained policies and procedures; communicated with managers, coworkers, outside attorneys, doctors, governmental entities, and/or the general public on various issues, as part of my daily routine.

-           Used personal computer for word processing functions, data input, queries, reports and case tracking.  Adept in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft and PowerPoint to generate a variety of written documents.

-           Researched and gathered requested and/or missing information from various individuals and/or departments throughout the enterprise.

 

FagelHaber, LLC, 55 E. Monroe, 40^th Floor, Chicago, IL

40/hr. week

Supervisor:  Wanda Sulikowski - 312-346-7500, may be contacted.

Legal Assistant – 1/2003-10/2006

 

Provided Administrative Support to two (2) Associates specializing in bankruptcy, general litigation, corporate, and Administrative Law. 

 

-           Demonstrated Paralegal abilities by independently and proactively drafting and finalizing notices, motions, and proposed orders for presentment by the attorney before the Administrative Law Judge.  Adept at drafting and finalizing discovery documents, answers to complaints and other legal documentation.

-           Performed Dictaphone transcription, and prepared legal documents from handwritten notes to final format.

-           Reviewed client files in order to identify and request additional pertinent case information.

-           Assisted attorneys with pre-hearing case/client development as well as post-hearing case development.

-           Prepared, edited and finalized a variety of technical and non-technical legal documents, e.g., various forms of agreements/contracts (i.e., real estate, software, employee, intellectual property), complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, etc.

-           Provided legal support to attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff in the processing of court cases; provide administrative support for court system.  

-           Assisted attorneys with trial preparation by identifying and marking pertinent exhibits, preparing and assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists.

-           Prioritized workload so that critical issues are given top priority, and managed multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines.

-           Prepared zoning documents for presentment before the Administrative Law Judge.

-           Electronically filed pleadings with the courts. 

-           Established and maintained a tickler system to ensure that deadlines on reports, answers to pleadings and/or discovery, court dates, and other action items are met; maintained attorneys’ diaries (electronically and/or hard copy).

-           Reviewed outgoing correspondence, memoranda and pleadings for spelling, punctuation, typographical errors, and for procedural and grammatical accuracy in conformance with the firm’s general policy.

-           Provided detailed organization and maintenance of clients’ files. 

-           Gathered materials required by the attorneys prior to court calls, meetings and/or conferences, organizing them in a logical manner for easy accessibility, ensuring that the attorneys have them in ample time for review prior to the meeting, conference, or court call.

-           Received telephone calls and greeted visitors for the attorneys, determining which calls can be dealt with personally, and which calls should be referred to other attorneys in the office.

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Weldon-Linne & Vogt, 105 W. Madison, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL

Supervisor:  Madeleine Weldon-Linne – 312-236-5379, may be contacted.

Legal Secretary, 10/2002-1/2003

 

Provided secretarial assistance to the Senior Partner and three associates (general litigators specializing in medical malpractice insurance defense). 

 

-           Performed receptionist duties in an office setting by receiving telephone calls and visitors for Senior Partner, determining which calls should be dealt with personally, and which calls should be routed to other attorneys.

-           Explained policies and procedures to clients with varying levels of understanding.

-           Prepared, drafted and edited all legal correspondence, pleadings and notices by Dictaphone transcription and/or handwritten notes; independently modified, prepared and mailed letters to address situations; composed correspondence to request information or documentation, and independently prepared responses to written inquiries for requested information.

-           Prioritized workload so that critical issues are given top priority, and managed multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines.

-           Maintained attorney’s calendar and scheduled/rescheduled depositions, meetings and conferences on behalf of the Managing Partner.

-           Arranged travel and car rental, advising participants of the dates; performed file maintenance and organization.

 

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, 2 N. LaSalle, 23^rd Floor, Chicago, IL

Supervisor:  Lynne Sanchez – 312-269-8000, may be contacted.

Legal Secretary, 5/1998-8/2002

 

Provided secretarial services to one Partner and an Associate (general litigators specializing in securities litigation).

 

-           Demonstrated Paralegal abilities by independently and proactively drafting and finalizing notices, motions, and proposed orders for presentment by the attorney before the Administrative Law Judge; adept at drafting and finalizing discovery documents, answers to complaints and other legal documentation.

-           Prepared, edited and finalized a variety of technical and non-technical legal documents, e.g., various forms of agreements/contracts (i.e., stock broker contracts, real estate, software, employee, intellectual property contracts), complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, etc., by Dictaphone transcription and/or handwritten notes to final format.

-           Reviewed outgoing correspondence and pleadings for procedural and grammatical accuracy in conformance with the firm’s policy, and brought any discrepancy to the attention of the attorney/writer.

-           Prioritized workload so that critical issues are given top priority; managed multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines.

-           Gathered materials required by the attorneys prior to court calls, meetings and/or conferences, organizing them in a logical manner for easy accessibility, while ensuring that the attorneys receive the materials in ample time for review prior to the event. 

-           Maintained Attorneys’ calendars and scheduled/rescheduled meetings, and arranged travel, car rental, and accommodations; prepared itineraries and travel vouchers for attorneys.

 

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

 

Further, while employed at Thomas H. Stern, P.C. (1980-1987 and 1990-1992), I performed all of the above functions, including legal research and locating precedent decisions relevant to cases under consideration, in either personal injury, products liability, or family law matters.  Requisitioned office supplies; interviewed witnesses in order to collect factual information, and recorded those statements and/or comments.

 

EDUCATION

Completed Paralegal Certificate program at DePaul University, O’Hare Campus (certification date: June 2011); DePaul University, Chicago, IL, coursework in liberal arts;  Mundelein Loyola University, Chicago, IL, coursework in liberal arts; Obtained High School Diploma from Evanston Township High School, Evanston, IL;  Henderson Secretarial College, Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.; St. Jago High School, Spanish Town, Jamaica, W.I.

 

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

 

Windows XP, 2000, 97, 95, Internet Explorer, Outlook (all editions), Excel, Power Point, WordPerfect 5.1, Lotus Notes, Westlaw, LexisNexis, CHRIS T&A, LIMS (Legal Integrated Management Systems), CLEAR, WebVPN – Wireless Network, Electronic Travel Voucher (ETV).