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Legal Assistant/Paralegal at Independent Paralegal Solutions
  • Nashville, Tennessee , USA

    • About James

    James L. Fetter is a dynamic and resourceful Legal Assistant/Paralegal whose career is distinguished by a rich tapestry of experiences ranging from military service to law enforcement and, most recently, legal support. His academic journey in the legal field culminated with an Undergraduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies from American Military University, further enhancing his broad skill set. A commitment to excellence marks James's professional background, demonstrated through his meti... Read more

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    Professional Experience

    Matthew 25 Inc

    Board of Directors •April 2024 - Present

    • Steer strategic planning and policy development for a transitional housing program focused on aiding men from homelessness to stable living.
    • Oversee fundraising and program management to enhance service delivery, including case management and employment assistance.
    • Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and effective use of resources to maximize community impact.

    Independent Paralegal Solutions

    Legal Assistant/Paralegal • 2022 - Present

    • Ensured 100% compliance with legal standards by reviewing over seven hundred complex legal documents annually.
    • Maintained strict adherence to confidentiality protocols and meticulously documented critical case facts with meticulous attention to detail for more than two hundred sensitive cases.
    • Systematically conducted research spanning 14 months, eighty-nine in-depth legal research projects accumulating over 750 research hours.

    Shoker Transport

    Logistics Account Manager •February 2009 - July 2017

    • Managed the movement of over 12,000 tons of freight annually from shippers to consignees, keeping a 90% on-time delivery rate and ensuring secure delivery through stringent protocol adherence.
    • Oversaw a client portfolio of twenty-six accounts across twelve industries, achieving a 7% increase in customer satisfaction scores and identifying eleven new business opportunities that expanded the company's market presence.
    • Supplied prompt and effective customer service, resolving an average of thirty-three shipment-related issues per week, resulting in a 5% reduction in customer complaints and a 21% improvement in client retention rates.

    Memphis Police Department

    Police Officer 2 •March 2001 - June 2006

    • Implemented community policing strategies, leading to a 9% reduction of part 2 crimes within the first year of deployment.
    • Conducted over two hundred criminal investigations, resulting in an 89% case closure rate and enhancing community trust in law enforcement.
    • Supervised the training of twenty-five junior officers on the newly implemented active shooter protocol and single-officer response tactics.

    United States Army

    Fire Support Team Sergeant (F.I.S.T.) •July 1989 - June 1999

    • Planned, coordinated, and executed fire support operations for a light infantry battalion.
    •  Responsible for the morale, health, and training of a 24-man Fire Support Team.
    • Counseled, disciplined, and developed soldiers and NCOs into competent leaders.

    Education

    American Military University

    Undergraduate Certificate Paralegal Studies•Graduated in 2023

    American Military University

    Associate of Science - Legal Studies•Graduated in 2024

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