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Erica L. Sherrills

Concord

Summary

Detail-oriented and experienced Paralegal with over 15 years of progressive experience supporting legal departments and litigation teams, including significant tenure in the financial services industry. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex subpoena and garnishment matters, eDiscovery, fraud/forgery claims, and legal order compliance. Adept at conducting legal research, managing high-volume caseloads, and coordinating with attorneys, internal stakeholders, and external agencies. Proficient in legal platforms and financial tools including Relativity, Legal Tracker, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Hogan, Onit, and PACER, with proven ability to work independently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Labor and Employment Paralegal

Circle K Stores Inc.
Charlotte
01.2025 - Current
  • Monitor 500+ legal issues, such as subpoenas, discrimination allegations, court cases, and agency reviews.
  • Prepare responses for various labor and employment, and litigation matters, working closely with HR on investigations.
  • Maintain comprehensive records and supervise case updates.
  • Process third-party subpoenas and Service of Process documents; prepare legal correspondence and reports.
  • Handle eDiscovery and litigation holds via Relativity; ensure compliance with litigation protocols.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation status and manage invoice approvals.
  • Prepare and deliver internal law alerts on changing regulations; assist in legal research and records compliance using Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law.

Paralegal Regulatory Matters & Customer Experience

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Charlotte
03.2019 - 10.2024
  • Provide expert guidance to the Real Estate Valuation Service (REVS) on operational, regulatory, and compliance matters, overseeing contract and policy revisions, and managing complaints processes.
  • Conduct in-depth research and resolution of issues related to appraisal independence, compensation requirements, and appraisal standards, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Fostered strategic partnerships within REVS to enhance understanding of business procedures, leading to improved internal processes, and identifying operational gaps.
  • Collaborate with government relations and compliance partners to stay updated on valuation-related legislation, ensuring comprehensive, and timely responses.
  • Ensured adherence to appraisal independence regulations by identifying red flags and supporting internal policy reviews.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to mitigate risk, and ensure operational compliance.

Legal Assistant - Global Commercial Law

Ingersoll-Rand Company
Davidson
10.2015 - 03.2019
  • Provided legal support for commercial law team on sales contracts, compliance, and budget reporting.
  • Conducted factual research, reviewed agreements, and ensured accuracy of legal documents.
  • Managed documentation systems and internal contract workflows.

Corporate Legal Assistant

Time Warner Cable
Charlotte
06.2011 - 10.2015
  • Supported attorneys handling Labor & Employment, ERISA, and Compensation matters.
  • Drafted subpoenas, redacted documents, and supported employment litigation case prep.
  • Coordinated with external counsel and internal stakeholders on case materials and regulatory reporting.

Corporate Legal Practice Assistant

Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Charlotte
05.2008 - 08.2011
  • Prepared corporate filings for M&A, private equity, and partnership entities.
  • Maintained legal databases and coordinated closings, signature packets, and document review.

Legal Secretary

Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP
New York
01.2004 - 02.2008
  • Supported public finance partner with subpoena responses, bond documentation, and scheduling.
  • Drafted legal letters, managed document distribution, and tracked billable time.
  • Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.

Education

Paralegal Certification

University of North Carolina
NC
12-2014

Associate of Science - Legal Studies

Katharine Gibbs School
New York, NY
01-2002

Skills

  • Legal research
  • eDiscovery management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Document preparation
  • Risk assessment
  • Case management
  • Case file organization
  • Administrative support
  • Contract review
  • Policy research
  • File and records management
  • Research and data collection
  • Litigation support
  • Client intake procedures
  • Proficient in MS office

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Labor and Employment Paralegal

Circle K Stores Inc.
01.2025 - Current

Paralegal Regulatory Matters & Customer Experience

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
03.2019 - 10.2024

Legal Assistant - Global Commercial Law

Ingersoll-Rand Company
10.2015 - 03.2019

Corporate Legal Assistant

Time Warner Cable
06.2011 - 10.2015

Corporate Legal Practice Assistant

Moore & Van Allen PLLC
05.2008 - 08.2011

Legal Secretary

Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP
01.2004 - 02.2008

Paralegal Certification

University of North Carolina

Associate of Science - Legal Studies

Katharine Gibbs School

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