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Professional Summary
Highly motivated, hardworking and experienced paralegal with more than 30 years in the legal industry, specializing in all aspects of eDiscovery in a law firm setting for more than 15 years, with exceptional client contact and communication, seeking employment in the eDiscovery industry.
Skills
Head and lead Paralegal for eDiscovery platform (Summation); recently moved platform to Logikcull.
All aspects of ediscovery process, including, but not limited to, upload, de-dupe, productions, redaction, bates stamping, load file integration and creation, organization, labeling, tagging, culling, searching. filtering, and creating data sets for attorney review.
Electronic data management of large, complex construction cases.
Head and lead Paralegal for eDiscovery platform (Summation); recently moved platform to Logikcull.
Electronic data management of large, complex construction cases.
All aspects of ediscovery process, including, but not limited to, upload, de-dupe, productions, redaction, bates stamping, load file integration and creation, organization, labeling, tagging, culling, searching. filtering, and creating data sets for attorney review.
Handle electronic court filings and coordinate court activities.
Create accurate and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, motions, petitions and briefs.
Review contracts and report findings to support legal team in development of breach of contract defenses.
Contribute to, maintain and update online data repositories for accessibility of firm and clients.
Develop relationships among clients to facilitate successful case outcomes.
Communicate with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
Adhere to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
Communicate pertinent information to clients via phone, email, mail and Zoom.
Develop relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
01/1991 to 03/2000
Paralegal/Legal AssistantCcs Medical – Roanoke, VA,
In addition to all current skills listed above:
Assisted with policies and procedures for this start-up law firm.
Assisted managing partner by maintaining and growing firm's local presence within community.
Created and implemented marketing strategies and proposed innovative ideas to attract new clients.
Handled office scheduling and maintained deadlines, motions and other important dates.
Filed all court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, and attorneys.
Provided key administrative assistance to senior management.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Managed all administrative tasks for firm partners.
08/1984 to 08/1990
Paralegal/Legal AssistantCcs Medical – Farmers Branch, TX,
During this 6 year period worked for several law firms in Philadelphia Bucks, and Montgomery Counties performing Legal Assistant and Paralegal duties, including:
Created articulate legal paperwork such as findings of fact and conclusions of law, pleadings, and discovery.
Answered client calls and respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
Worked closely with litigation attorneys to research, complete trial preparations and create document drafts for court use.
Assisted with client interviews to gather information for responses to discovery.
Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients.
Education
Expected in 12/1991
: Paralegal Certificate (2 Year Program) Penn State University - Abington Campus, GPA:
Graduated with Highest Distinction.
Completed 2 year certificate program, 3 months ahead of my class.
Attended night school while working full time job as Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Expected in 06/1983
High School Diploma: William Tennant Sr. High School - Warminster, PA, GPA:
Majored in Business
Affiliations
Montgomery County Paralegal Association
National Federation of Paralegal Associations
Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations
Pennsylvania Notary
Certifications
Paralegal Certification (Penn State 1991)
Pa.C.P. (Pennsylvania Certified Paralegal)
Business Certificate (Bradford Business School, Philadelphia 1984)
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