Litigation Support Specialist Resume Example Thompson Coburn LLP

LITIGATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Professional Summary

Litigation Support Specialist with over 20 years of experience in management of Litigation Technology technology and project coordination. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and innovation contributions in developing best practices and workflows. Strengths in Relativity database administration and multiple tools backed by significant training and expertise.

Skills

Accomplished litigation technology professional with over 20 years of dedicated technical and project leadership experience in the legal electronic discovery field
Recognized as an expert and champion in applying solutions to today's complex legal industry challenges improving quality, value, and efficiency
Highly adept in defining and delivering functional requirements in close collaboration with project managers and case teams, developing and documenting innovative processes, and providing personalized instruction
Relativity, NUIX, IPRO eCapture, Microsoft Access, Trial software, Microsoft Visio, Sharepoint, Microsoft Office Suite, queries and specialized reports using Excel, Access, and Microsoft SQL Studio Express
Problem Resolution
Team Management

Operational Improvement
Organization
Process Improvement
Customer Service
Project Organization
Communications

Work History

Jun 2007 - CurrentLitigation Support SpecialistThompson Coburn LLP - St Louis, MO

Expertly manage diverse and demanding electronic discovery project requirements in a fast-paced environment
Independently administrate electronic discovery processing and ECA utilizing Relativity, Nuix, and iPRO eCapture tools
Implement advanced database technology applications and scripts, such as structured and conceptual analytics, active learning, and assisted review
Generate advanced reporting and query analysis using Relativity, Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, and other tools
Maintain data integrity, organization, data hosting, archiving, and restoration
Created standardized database templates to promote ease of document classification
Serve as an escalation point for database quality control and troubleshooting, devising innovative solutions on a daily basis
Designed a centralized best practices and instruction guide for each point of responsibility, and developed a task assignment system to increase team efficiency
Help set long-range direction and refine methods
Provide personalized assistance and extensive instruction to facilitate adoption of new technologies and generate fluency both within the department and to stakeholders

Jan 1999 - Jan 2008Litigation Support CoordinatorThompson Coburn LLP - St Louis, MO

Provide project management, consultation, and comprehensive support to legals teams along the entire case life-cycle, from data collection - to processing and production - to trial presentation
Managed a team of support staff to scan documents and generate database repositories
Supplied cost estimates, negotiated contracts, and managed both internal and vendor resources to complete significant projects in a timely and cost effective manner.
Research emerging technologies and implement new practices to enhance the effectiveness of departmental practices
Created persuasive and detailed visual aids to illustrate case team arguments to juries
Install audio/visual equipment and presented real-time deposition excerpts at trial
Consistently recognized for exceptional performance, productivity, and competency

Jan 1996 - May 1999Time Tracking AdministratorMALLINCKRODT MEDICAL - St. Louis, MO

Under the direction of Anderson Consulting, independently spearheaded team-wide information technology project management reporting initiative
Collect and compile project data in collaboration with team members
Managed specialized databases and created detailed visual and statistical reports to advise project managers of benchmarks and project status
Developed streamlined procedures and devised innovative macros to automate data collection, report creation, and distribution to decrease labor time and increase accuracy

Jan 1992 - Jan 1994Departmental AssistantUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - TWIN CITIES - Minneapolis, MN

Serve as first point of contact to students, staff, and faculty to address inquiries
Maintain and upgrade computer applications and operating systems, networking equipment, and provide software instruction for staff members
Work in tandem with the Executive Director to manage accounting of budgetary funds
Develop departmental database of member information
Supply word processing and transcription services of syllabus materials for faculty members
Utilize graphic design tools to create promotional and marketing materials
Established French language club to foster connections and skill building

Education

Undergraduate Certificate in Conservation Biology: BiologyUniversity of Missouri - St Louis | St Louis, MO

Bachelor of Arts: French Language and LiteratureUniversity of Minnesota - Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN

Graduated magna cum laude

Affiliations

RelativityFest Attendee 2016 and 2017, Relativity User Group Active Member, Women in eDiscovery, ILTA Connected Community

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Thompson Coburn LLP
MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - TWIN CITIES

School Attended

University of Missouri - St Louis
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Job Titles Held:

Litigation Support Specialist
Litigation Support Coordinator
Time Tracking Administrator
Departmental Assistant

Degrees

Undergraduate Certificate in Conservation Biology : Biology
Bachelor of Arts : French Language and Literature

Litigation Support Specialist Resume Example

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