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I provide the Managing Member with assistance for all aspects of this boutique technology firm. I manage the contractors as well as accounts payable and receivable. I also provide legal assistance when requested by reviewing contracts, researching applicable law and preparing necessary corporate documents.

I provided support for a firm of five attorneys who specialized in Subcontractor Construction Defect Defense. My responsibilities included gathering, organizing and reviewing client documents and records; preparing both Homeowner and Scope of Work Matrices; both coordinating and attending necessary home inspections; drafting status letters to clients, deposition summaries, discovery responses; opening and closing case files; acting as a contact for clients and adjusters.

I ran my own boutique sweets shop focused on hand crafted chocolates and treats. I provided catering for events from baby showers to birthdays to corporate events and more. I communicated with various vendors and clients, and handled all supply tracking and ordering for the business.

I provided continued support for the West Coast In-House Employment Counsel from Lehman Brothers while their business was wrapped up. My responsibilities included participating in investigations into employee discrimination claims; gathering appropriate company documents for use in responding to discovery requests; conducting research on germane employment issues; determining who the proper state agencies are for WARN notifications and preparing the appropriate WARN notices; scheduling meetings and phone conferences for Counsel while managing her calendar; making travel arrangements for Counsel’s travel for current litigation matters; attending witness depositions; preparing and submitting expense reports; and acting as a general contact for outside counsel as well as our clients.

I provided support for the West Coast In-House Employment Counsel. My responsibilities included participating in investigations into employee discrimination claims; gathering appropriate company documents for use in responding to discovery requests; conducting research on germane employment issues; determining who the proper state agencies are for WARN notifications and preparing the appropriate WARN notices; scheduling meetings and phone conferences for Counsel while managing her calendar; making travel arrangements for Counsel’s travel for current litigation matters; attending witness depositions; preparing and submitting expense reports; and acting as a general contact for outside counsel as well as our clients.

I provided litigation support for one of the firm partners on over 180 dedicated workers' compensation defense files by conducting in-depth research on pertinent issues; summarizing fact findings and various other documents; drafting pleadings, motions, settlements and various court documents; compiling and organizing relevant materials; and preparing trial exhibits. My daily tasks included managing my attorney’s calendar; drafting correspondence; tracking and maintaining both physical files and electronic files; scheduling depositions, meetings and phone conferences; coordinating travel arrangements; performing lien negotiations and settlements; preparing and submitting expense reports; preparing informational reports; and acting as a general liaison between counsel and various internal and external parties via telephone and e-mail.

As a Healthcare Administrator, I oversaw and managed the opening of a new medical office. My duties included creating a business plan, establishing office policies and procedures, as well as ensuring that all permits and licenses were accurate and up-to-date. In addition, I acted as the financial manager for both the office as well as one of the doctors, coordinated and supervised the office staff and performed various front office tasks.

I provided litigation support to one of the associate attorneys of this workers' compensation defense law firm by performing fact investigations and drafting pleadings, motions and various other court documents. I was also tasked with drafting billable correspondence to various parties, tracking and maintaining files, and scheduling depositions, meetings and phone conferences.

While employed as a Senior Law Clerk for this workers' compensation defense firm, I provided litigation support to the Los Angeles office by performing in depth research. I would then prepare a summary of my findings and draft pleadings based upon the results. I also prepared answers to interrogatories and demands for production. My further duties included interviewing, training and supervising a team of junior law clerks and maintaining the office’s legal library.

While at HBO, my daily duties included drafting talent and production staff contracts as well as various other agreements, assignments and riders. I was also responsible for organizing and maintaining files.