Kimberly J. Cooper
Baltimore
Summary
Detail-oriented Paralegal with significant experience managing electronic filing systems and drafting legal documents. Supports attorneys by streamlining case preparation and ensuring adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards in interactions with court personnel and clients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal II
Office of the Attorney General
Baltimore
12.2022 - Current
- Provides Paralegal support to the Principal Counsel, Senior Counsel and 5 Assistant Attorney Generals within the Maryland Department of Health.
- Prepares weekly exhibits for medicaid and estate cases to support legal proceedings and client representation.
- Liaised between MDH clients, Office of Administrative Hearings, and Clerks of Courts to enhance communication and case processing.
- Drafts and edits legal documents and correspondences.
- Submits court documents via efile via Odyssey File & Serve.
- Manages centralized electronic filing systems to streamline data retrieval.
- Schedules meetings and interviews for Attorneys.
- Executes daily administrative tasks to support legal operations and maintain workflow.
- Manages the flow of the library collection and pocket parts.
Legal Secretary
Maryland Department of Health
Jessup
10.2015 - 12.2022
- Composes and drafts legal documents for review and signature by Judges, Assistant Attorney General and Forensic Coordinator.
- Develops draft orders for submission to Circuit/District Court Judges’ for signature.
- Plans, organizes and prepares Exhibits for Hearings/Trials; Manages weekly docket submission/revisions for the Office of Administrative Hearings.
- Coordinates and Oversees scheduling of Hearings and Clinical Forensic Review Board Meetings.
- Compiled and organized legal documentation for exhibits and office filings to streamline preparation processes.
- Developed and maintained databases for critical legal information to support case management.
- Coordinated legal administrative operations in Legal Department to ensure efficient workflow.
Office Coordinator
Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services
Randallstown
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Assisted and Prepared administrative functions for prestigious Funeral Establishment.
- Finalized documentation for death certificates, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Obtained physician’s signature and forwarded to Vital Records for filing.
- Completed burial and cremation permits to transport remains.
- Verified military benefits with Maryland National Guard Honors.
- Coordinated with Publishing Agencies to ensure obituary publication.
- Processed legal insurance documentation for assignment signatures and payments, facilitating timely transactions.
Office Secretary III
Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services
Baltimore
12.2009 - 01.2015
- Supported Director, Administrator, and Program Coordinator by managing schedules, communications, and office operations.
- Updated and maintained a large scale disease intervention database system for Employee Health Services.
- Generated and analyzed statistical reports and prepared rosters using Word and Excel to facilitate tracking of employee health data.
- Examined and managed confidential medical documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness of medical information for compliance and record-keeping.
Education
Associate of Science - Legal Assistant
Baltimore City Community College
Skills
- Legal research
- Attention to detail
- Confidential information handling
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Business correspondence
- Attention to detail
- Organizes work priorities within deadlines
- Interpersonal skills
- Independent and team player
- Independent and team player
Certificates And Trainings
- WestLaw
- Member of RFP Fred Pryor Seminars
- Certificates in Time Management & Advanced Microsoft Office
- OAG Workplace Learning
Timeline
Paralegal II
Office of the Attorney General
12.2022 - Current
Legal Secretary
Maryland Department of Health
10.2015 - 12.2022
Office Coordinator
Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services
01.2015 - 10.2015
Office Secretary III
Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services
12.2009 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Legal Assistant
Baltimore City Community College