Paralegal

Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated more than 150 lease and purchase agreements annually, supporting accurate and timely real estate transactions. Conducted title reviews, property research, contract coordination, and preparation of closing documentation.

Triaged more than 200 annual tenant, buyer, and vendor disputes through structured legal intake and mediation, contributing to a resolution rate above 90%. Managed case and document workflows in Litify and NetDocuments to maintain complete, organized legal files.

Supported full-cycle civil litigation from initial pleadings and discovery through resolution. Conducted research on landlord-tenant, foreclosure, and fair housing statutes; executed more than 75 eviction and foreclosure proceedings; and assembled evidentiary documentation with law enforcement and financial institutions for fraud investigations.

Ensured federal and South Carolina labor law compliance for a workforce of more than 100 employees. Authored comprehensive employee handbooks and corporate policies.

Led workplace investigations and managed the full recruitment lifecycle for more than 500 hires. Represented the organization in over 50 unemployment hearings and achieved an 85%+ success rate.

Resolved more than 230 annual contract disputes in collaboration with property owners and legal counsel. Ensured rental operations complied with South Carolina consumer protection and hospitality regulations.

Directed and trained a team of more than eight staff members, supporting customer service quality, dispute resolution, and operational compliance.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Legal Studies.

Graduated with a 4.0 GPA. Received the Academic Achievement Award and was named to the Dean's List.