Sequoia Barnes
About Sequoia Barnes
Sequoia Barnes is a Document Specialist II at Epiq in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of South Carolina and has previous experience as a legal assistant and paralegal.
Work at Epiq
Sequoia Barnes has been employed at Epiq as a Document Specialist II since 2022. In this role, she operates from Charlotte, North Carolina, and contributes to various document management tasks. She serves as a resourceful colleague for new hires, aiding their transition into the work environment. Her responsibilities include transcribing legal audio recordings for clients, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Additionally, she collaborates with team members to efficiently complete large projects and tasks, focusing on building technical skills to enhance her role performance.
Education and Expertise
Sequoia Barnes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of South Carolina, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. She also attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University for a year, focusing on Criminal Justice and Criminology from 2012 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in legal processes and systems, which she applies in her current role at Epiq and her previous positions.
Background
Before joining Epiq, Sequoia Barnes gained experience in various roles within the legal and financial sectors. She worked as a Legal Assistant at South Carolina Legal Services from 2018 to 2019, followed by a position as a Paralegal/Outreach from 2019 to 2021 at the same organization. Additionally, she briefly served as a Loan Analyst at CapCenter in 2021. This diverse background has equipped her with valuable skills relevant to her current position.
Previous Work Experience
Sequoia Barnes has held multiple positions that contributed to her professional development. At South Carolina Legal Services, she worked as a Legal Assistant for one year and then as a Paralegal/Outreach for two years. In 2021, she briefly worked as a Loan Analyst at CapCenter. These roles have provided her with experience in legal documentation and client interaction, enhancing her capabilities in her current role at Epiq.