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Prepare information and documentation in support of patent applications, including invention disclosure forms and continuous communication with inventorsFile patent applications and responsive documents via EFS-web with the United States Patent and Trademark Office "USPTO"Analyze communications from the USPTO, noting due dates on docketing Review docket for deadlines; comprehend deadlines and action needed; inform responsible attorney of upcoming deadlinesReview and maintain attorney's dockets and entering their time into Tabs on a daily basis

Overland Park, Ks

Provided legal support to two attorneys Communicated with clients regarding status of cases and evaluate resolutions to domestic disputes Drafted correspondence, responsive pleadings, routine motions and discoveryAssisted in trial preparation by organizing case files, exhibits and preparing evidence Reviewed and organized preliminary documentation and information received from clients and opposing counselOrganized documents and coordinated document productions to include bates-stamping, redaction and indexing of documentsCoordinated with opposing counsel and court to secure hearing datesPrepared case status memorandums and internal memorandums for attorneys Accurately maintained the firm’s accounting records utilizing Quickbooks Maintained electronic records and case filesMonitored critical deadlines on behalf of the teamPrepared litigation notebooksPrepared monthly client invoices using TimeSlipsScreened prospective clients over the phone prior to meeting with attorney's Reviewed all property assets and debts and prepared property-division documentsDrafted and filed application forms for marriage dissolution and child custody disputes

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Coordinated and performed training classes for Records Department staff and managementResearched, evaluated and assessed new software and hardware for the Records DepartmentPrepared, profiled and imaged confidential documents into electronic format utilizing KwikTagSupported staff with technical concerns on Autonomy Records Manager and initiated a solution based on knowledge

Overland Park, Ks

Notarized and/or witnessed estate planning and health directive documents for clients Filed pleadings at various courthouses in Kansas and Missouri Located pleadings for attorneys and paralegals utilizing PACER and local courthouse websitesAssisted Litigation Paralegals by proofreading legal documents for grammar, punctuation and spelling errors

Mission, Ks

Met with vendors regarding creation and placement of advertisements in local newspapersResolved customer complaints in a timely and professional mannerCreated customer invoices using QuickBooksInterviewed and hired new employees

Overland Park, Ks

Provided executive-level administrative support to the Vice President and the Regional Director of MarketingProcessed monthly expense reports reflecting supporting documentationDistributed daily RFP’s to team members to stimulate and gain new business for the companyAssisted Proposal Writers by suggesting revisions to RFP’s and communicate rationale for necessary revisions

Overland Park, Ks

Planned and coordinated corporate luncheons and developed presentations for on-site manager meetingsManaged supply purchase orders and directed vendor relationsOrganized and published a monthly companywide phone directory Imaged confidential documents utilizing DocStar

Overland Park, Ks

Verified insurance coverage for patientsOrdered prescription contact lenses through various contact lens distributorsOperated the Auto-Refractor, Visual Field and the NCT machines to pre-test patients prior to eye examinations Processed daily accounting

Bachelors Of General Studies With Emphasis In Justice Studies

Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013 semesters

Associates Of Liberal Arts

Part-Time Honor Roll for the Fall 2008 and Fall 2009 semester Dean’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2010 semester

Associates Of Arts In Paralegal

Part-Time Honor Roll for the Fall 2008 and Fall 2009 semester Dean’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2010 semester