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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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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.
Work History
03/2000 to Current
Paralegal Dsw (Designer Brands Inc.) Hagerstown, MD,
  • Construction Litigation Department Paralegal.
  • 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 Assistant Ccs 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 Assistant Ccs 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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School Attended

  • Penn State University
  • William Tennant Sr. High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Paralegal
  • Paralegal/Legal Assistant
  • Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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