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Skills

  • Court filing accuracy and procedure
  • Drafting legal correspondence
  • Team building
  • Security systems
  • Invoice generation
  • Real estate and tax expertise
  • Estate tax returns
  • Deposition summaries preparation
  • Team management
  • Administrative support

Work Experiences

  • Achieved a 38% reduction in client complaints.
  • Looked up secondary sources, statutory law, case law, and federal and state regulations using online databases like WestLaw and LexisNexis.
  • Assisted with corporate governance matters, including board minutes drafting and resolutions, ensuring compliance at all company meetings during 2018.
  • Was quick to respond to client calls and inquiries, asking open-ended questions to get the information I needed.
  • Avoided costly penalties across 16 jurisdictions.
  • Was in charge of drafting motions, briefs, and other legal documents for the litigation process.
  • Arranged travel for a law firm with 16 Corporate Legal Assistants, using metric and category web sites to find the best deals.
  • Closed a $2 acquisition deal.
  • By collaborating with staff to share and implement project initiatives, I was able to exceed specific team goals and resolve time-sensitive issues.
  • Organized trial exhibits, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy viewing and admission.

Summaries

  • Organizing exhibits and filing pleadings for framework cases are part of my background.
  • Empathetic paralegal with a knack for calming down team members, department heads, and opposing viewpoints.
  • With hands-on experience, eager to learn new skills and advance knowledge.
  • Achieved 15% accuracy.
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills are exceptional.
  • Standard and category have a proven track record.
  • Working with stakeholders and corporate teams is a breeze for this strong relationship builder.
  • When it comes to preparing case files, investigating issues, and producing legal paperwork, I'm meticulous and methodical.
  • Attention to detail, confidentiality, and completion of time-sensitive initiative projects have all been demonstrated.
  • Communicative and team-oriented, with Asana expertise.

Accomplishments

  • Implemented a streamlined document management system, reducing case retrieval time by 32% and improving overall team productivity.
  • Prepared complex legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, ensuring compliance with state and federal legal standards.
  • Prepared shareholder meeting materials, including proxies and resolutions, and supported coordination of annual meeting logistics.
  • Provided administrative support during litigation processes, tracking case deadlines and ensuring the timely submission of court documentation.
  • Assisted in a high-volume personal injury law practice by gathering client information, drafting pleadings, and managing case files, ensuring cases progressed smoothly.
  • Developed a checklist to ensure all closing documents were completed ahead of deadlines, reducing errors and missed deadlines by 79% during 2019.
  • Developed and maintained a case tracking system that updated attorneys on case milestones, reducing case management time by 16%.
  • Collaborated with HR and external legal counsel on employment law cases, ensuring compliance with CPA guidelines for workplace policies and procedures.
  • Assisted senior attorneys in drafting transactional contracts and agreements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of legal documents.
  • Trained new legal assistants on best practices in document management and legal research, helping to reduce onboarding time by 40%.

Affiliations

  • American Association for Justice (AAJ) - Affiliate Legal Staff Member
  • Personal Injury Paralegal Network - Active Member
  • North American Corporate Paralegal Association (NACPA) - Member since 2022
  • Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) - Member since 2020
  • National Conference of Women's Bar Associations (NCWBA) - Regular Participant
  • National Litigation Support Paralegal Group - Member
  • Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) - Affiliate Member
  • Corporate Compliance & Ethics Community – Legal Operations Contributor
  • Paralegal Division of the Washington Bar – Active Member
  • International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) - Affiliate Member

Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certificate in Contract Law - Harvard Law School 2023
  • Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) - program
  • ServSafe
  • Introduction to Intellectual Property Certification - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Intellectual Property Law Certification - Kaplan University
  • Certificate in Corporate Governance for Legal Professionals - New York University (NYU)
  • CompTIA A+ Technician

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