Angela Dean
@angeladean
Detail-oriented paralegal specialist with extensive legal support experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented executive and administrative support professional with over 10 years of experience in legal, regulatory, and operational environments. My background spans military, federal government, and private sectors, where I have honed my skills in coordinating high-level legal operations and case management. I excel in managing sensitive documentation and optimizing organizational systems to enhance operational efficiency.
Currently, I serve as a Paralegal Specialist at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), where I plan and coordinate logistics for meetings of the Board of Directors and oversee the lifecycle of financial crimes enforcement actions. My notable contributions include leading an integrated team in facilitating a division-wide archival process of over 30,000 legal documents and assisting in the integration of document management systems to improve efficiency. I am committed to supporting senior leadership and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Paralegal Specialist – Office of the Executive Secretary
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 1 month)
Planned and coordinated logistics for FDIC’s Board of Directors meetings, preparing agendas and supervising transcript production. Served as Subject Matter Expert for FDIC’s cloud-based docket system, overseeing the full lifecycle of financial crimes enforcement actions and document archival. Analyzed legal documents under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and drafted official memoranda and FOIA r
Appellate Law Paralegal Specialist
Larbi Legal
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Provided specialized paralegal support in appellate law on a contract basis. Assisted with legal research, document preparation, and case management for appellate cases. Contributed to the successful resolution of complex legal challenges.
Paralegal Specialist
Department of Defense – Armed Services Board of Contract App
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 (3 years)
Provided comprehensive legal support to senior leadership, including the Agency Chairman and General Counsel. Managed appeals dockets and drafted legal orders and decisions, ensuring timely processing. Oversaw FOIA request processing and supported correspondence management for time-sensitive legal matters.
Court Reporter
United States Army District of Columbia National Guard
Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 11 months)
Served as a Court Reporter (Reservist) for the District of Columbia National Guard. Documented legal proceedings accurately and efficiently. Ensured precise record-keeping for military legal operations.
Human Resources Specialist (120-day Detail)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Processed document requests, including Office of Professional Conduct, FOIA, and EEO, ensuring adherence to policy and confidentiality requirements. Conducted 508 accessibility compliance reviews of documents and managed professional certification verification workflows. Coordinated graphics requests and contributed to agency-wide internal communication strategies.
Lead Paralegal Specialist
Department of Defense – Office of the Physical Evaluation Bo
Mar 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Led a team of paralegals, providing essential support to General Counsel and Deputy Counsel in client intake interviews, case management, and hearing preparation. Acted as a key liaison with external agencies to effectively manage caseloads and resolve complex client issues. Compiled weekly productivity reports and monitored compliance with training requirements.
Verbatim Court Reporter, Criminal Law
United States Army, 10th Mountain Division (Li), Headquarter
Jan 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 11 months)
Performed verbatim court reporting duties for criminal law cases within the 10th Mountain Division Headquarters. Ensured accurate and complete transcription of legal proceedings. Maintained strict adherence to legal and military documentation standards.
Paralegal Specialist, Criminal Law
United States Army, 10th Mountain Division, Combat Airfield
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Provided essential paralegal support for criminal law matters at the Combat Airfield Base. Assisted with case management, legal research, and preparation of legal documents. Supported military legal operations and ensured compliance with regulations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
U.S. Army AIT
Paralegal Specialist Training, Paralegal Studies
Completed specialized training to become a paralegal specialist. This training equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to support legal operations effectively.
ACEDS
Certified E-Discovery Specialist, E-Discovery
Obtained certification as an E-Discovery Specialist from ACEDS. This certification enhanced my expertise in electronic discovery processes and technologies.
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