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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS * Extensive experience in working with local authority & federal security personnel, and in working in high security environments * Extensive experience in collecting, transporting, and maintaining the integrity & security of sensitive, confidential identities, information, and material (s) * High ability to deliver results without close supervision * Extensive experience in monitoring, evaluating, & perfecting the work product of junior co-workers * High degree of analytical, interview, & investigative ability (ies) * Extensive provision of assistance to staff & excellent customer service to both internal and external customers * Experienced in communicating programs and explaining procedures, guidelines, and regulations * Ability to clearly, concisely and convincingly interpret and explain complex points of legal and evaluation matters * Experienced in team work & building positive working relationships * Effectively handling interpersonal conflict situations & a skillful negotiator of controversial issues * Dependable and efficient, with a positive attitude LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE Sole Proprietorship (2009 - Present) Create and review correspondence, contracts and legal agreements, and trial documents. Prepare and review wills, trust agreements, powers of attorney and other estate and probate documents. Representation of clients before government administrative agencies. Internal Revenue Service, District Examination Division - Seattle WA Senior Estate Tax Attorney (5/79 - 9/07) Conducted independent field examinations of the most complex estate and gift tax returns filed in the district. Made determinations of misrepresentation & fraud. Determined the nature and extent of the examinations to be made. Researched various complex federal, state and foreign laws without precedent to determine the proper tax liability. Set up records and filed documents in both electronic & paper formats. Prepared written reports and work papers which included a statement of significant issues involved, findings of fact, analysis of the contentions and citations of authority relied on by the taxpayer's representative. Processed returns, forms, records, and documents. Monitored, evaluated, and perfected the work product of junior co-workers. Provided research and resolution of questions from citizens. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
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