Derylle Spears, JD
Exceeding Expectations and Excellence is Expected
My Professional Resume
Career Brand
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Dedicated Legal professional offering expertise in a wide variety of disciplines including litigation and corporate governance.
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Well-established knowledge of the legislative process along with more than fifteen years of experience in litigation and legal drafting. Skilled in fostering positive and trusting professional relationships.
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Recent law school graduate desiring attorney position working on cases, mitigating exposure and representing client interests.
Work experience
Law Intern. Louisiana House of Representatives
Legislative Black Caucus
2016 - 2020
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Track and analyze legislation and research issues for legislative caucus members and constituents
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Facilitate correspondence between caucus members, state agencies and constituents to resolve issues
Paralegal/Law Clerk. Roberson Young & Roberson
2006 - 2013/2014 - 2016
Professional Profile
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Strong technological skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw and Summation.
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Solid discovery skills including e-discovery knowledge.
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Excellent writing skills and experience in drafting a wide range of legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, memoranda of law, briefs and correspondence.
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Conscientious and thorough, with meticulous attention to detail.
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Ability to grasp complex situations, adapt and learn quickly.
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Comfortable working both independently and as an integral member of a team.
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Exceptional interpersonal and administrative skills.
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Involved in all aspects of litigation support including legal research, factual investigation, medical records review, document management and trial preparation
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Drafted discovery documents, correspondence and legal memoranda
CORE COMPETENCIES
2010 - present
2010 - present
Paralegal Associate. Garden City Group.
Deepwater Horizon Economic Settlement Project
2013- 2014
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Conduct document, factual, and legal research.
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Organize and analyze information.
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Organize and maintain legal and compliance files, indexes, records, and manuals.
Paralegal. Exclusively Legal
2001 - 2006
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Assisted staff counsel in all aspects of litigation management including factual investigation, document preparation, trial preparation and support.
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Drafted legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, interrogatories, subpoenas and affidavits.
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Litigation Support
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Corporate Governance
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Legal Document Preparation
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Legal Research
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Legal Discovery
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Business Administration
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Conflict Resolution
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Market Analysis
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Brand Awareness
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Website Design
Paralegal/Office Manager. Corporate Capital Formation, Inc.
1999-2001
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Evaluated office production, determined corrective actions, revised procedures, and devised new forms in order to improve efficiency of workflow
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Prepared Articles of incorporation, Bylaws, Independent Public Offerings and filed quarterly and annual documents to the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)
Paralegal. Nevada Legal Services
1995- 1999
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Prepared legal briefs, developed strategies, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case
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Successfully represented clients in public housing administrative hearings
Education
Southern University Law Center
2020
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Student Member, American Bar Association
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National Association of Bench and Bar Spouses Foundation Scholarship Recipient
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The Harriet A. Pitcher Grant
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Duplichain University
2014
Master of Science in Criminal Justice, December 2014
Major GPA: 4.00
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National Association of Bench and Bar Spouses Foundation Scholarship Recipient
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The Harriet A. Pitcher Grant
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President, Duplichain University Scholars’ Council
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Member, Duplichain University Board of Directors
American InterContinental University
2012
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, June 2012
Major GPA: 3.45
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American InterContinental University Dean’s List
Baton Rouge College
1993
Paralegal Specialist Certification, August 1993
GPA: 3.8