1. BrandiE. McCrory
brandi.mccrory@yahoo.com
(228) 236-8041
Objective:
To achieve a permanent position in which my ideas and interest in the law, business or medical
field would be challenged; fostering new and bright career opportunities and improving my
abilities
Education:
•Diploma -Pascagoula High School in 2002
•Associates Degree in Applied Science, focus on Business Administration -MGCCC in 2011
Skills:
• Detail oriented; organized; able to multi task and prioritize
• Attention to detail and good penmanship
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative in document production; Capacity to analyze the legal documents for accuracy
• Good knowledge regarding legal terminologies and various kinds of legal principles
• Can maintain office decorum by relating to people of all backgrounds in a friendly and
professional manner
• Efficient in data entry; transcription; answering multiple lines incoming and outgoing
calls, and directing them to the appropriate person
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, and
PowerPoint; PDF; Lexis Nexis File & Serve; QuickBooks; Nuance Omni; Clio
• Proficient in HIPAA regulations, including the process for requesting and reviewing
medical records according to state laws
• Type 70 WPM
Relevant Courses & Seminars Completed:
• Introduction to Law & Terminology
• Legal Research & Writing
• Torts
• Wills & Estates
• Criminal Justice
• Business Law
• Real Estate Law
• Civil Litigation
• Public Relations
• Office Management
• Business Communication
2. • Business Math
• AAPC Medical Billing & Coding - Webinar
• Current Issues in Family Law – Webinar
• DUI Defenders – Webinar
• Critical Facts About Your Automobile Accident – Webinar
Experience:
Davis & Crump, P.C., Mass Tort Lead Paralegal
April 2014 - Current
Job responsibilities:
• Sole paralegal for two litigation teams regarding product liability.
• Drafted and edited Pleadings and collected Discovery documents for the firm (civil
unlimited cases), corresponded with opposing counsel, and took dictations.
• Prepared and filed motions and/or orders for judges' signatures, as well as, prepared
and responded to discovery pleadings including interrogatories, request for admissions,
and document productions.
• Managed and responsible for a case load of up to 450 heavily litigated files up to trial,
referral or settlement.
• Performed basic document and file organization, indexing, coding, data entry and
searches.
Express Assignment at Mark Knighten, Esq.,Paralegal, Office Manager
August 2013- January 2014
Job Responsibilities:
•Prepare pre-trial files; Correspondence; Discovery
•Service of Process; Licensed Notary; Knowledgeable with Court filings process
•Maintain a proper schedule of meetings, upcoming trial dates
•Provide essential corporate acquaintances along with Mississippi state laws
•Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable; Payroll; QuickBooks
•Review and transcribe medical records, police reports, witness’ statements
•Request and review medical records according to HIPPA regulations
•Manage billable, non-billable time; Clio
Express Assignment at Singing River Hospital, Administrative Assistant, Neurology
February 2013- August 2013
Job Responsibilities:
•In-depth knowledge of managing the patient registration and issuing medical
documents
3. •Request and review medical records according to HIPPA regulations to determine
eligibility
•Prepared Medical Evaluations for Personal Injury, Workers CompCases
Express Assignment at Dogan & Wilkinson Law Firm, Paralegal
June 2012- January 2013
Job Responsibilities:
•Prepare pre-trial files; Correspondence, Discovery, Abstracting Depositions
•Maintain a proper schedule of meetings, upcoming trial dates
•Provide essential corporate acquaintances along with certain general state laws
•Prepare and file documents on Lexis Nexis File & Serve
•Review and transcribe medical records, workers compensation claims
•Request and review medical records according to HIPPA regulations
•Manage billable, non-billable time
Davis & Crump, P.C., Mass Tort Intern/Legal Assistant
May 2011- April 2012
Job responsibilities:
•Maintain a proper schedule of meetings, upcoming statute dates
•Request and review medical records according to HIPAA regulations
•Provide essential corporate acquaintances along with certain general state laws
•Handle issues related to Product Liability and Defective Drugs
•Offer assistance to the lawyers and paralegals
•Investigating the assigned cases; preparing Plaintiff Fact Sheets
References:
Chad Purdy Manager, Express Professional Staffing (228) 623-6651
Darcie Crew Director, City of Pascagoula (228) 218-6032
Amanda Stokes Office Manager, SRHS (228) 769-0276
Rachel Pierce Paralegal, Corban, Gunn, Van Cleave (228) 219-7545
Lois Dunn Office Manager, Dogan & Wilkinson(228) 623-1755