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Corona, Ca

Seguin, Texas

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Compliance Administrator/Corporate Paralegal: o Evaluate compliance issues within the organization ensuring that the Management & Associates of the company are in compliance with the rules/regulations of State/Federal agencies, as well as, ensuring that company policies/procedures are being followed, & the behavior in the organization meets the minimum company standards of conduct & disposition. o Maintain/Revise policies/procedures for the general operation of the compliance program & the related activities to prevent illegal/improper conduct. o Review the standards of conduct to ensure continuing relevance in providing proper information to the company management & associates. o Prepare/Complete all State & Federal filings for start-up & shut-down of dealerships.o Prepare, recommend & submit all contracts for approval by CEO. o Prepare/Finalize Human Resources legal documents & associates notes. o Prepare/Finalize/File Pleadings o Liaison between Insurance carrier & corporate/dealerships for all legal claims of action.• Executive Assistant: o Organizing every aspect of the CEO/CFO/COO's business life including, but not limited to, maintaining multi-layered calendars with personal appointments, work appointments, birthdays/anniversaries, project deadlines, etc.o Personal Assistant to CEO/CFOo Logging credit card charges daily & keeping a continuously updated expense reporto Scheduling meetings & travel arrangements, preparing presentations, screen Emails & correspondence - responding independently when possibleo Setting up, managing & monitoring multi-party video conference calls, meetings, etc.o Managing correspondence from Principals, Board members, General Managers, clients, staff, etc. & acting as liaison to maintain these relationships.o Managing constantly shifting priorities with flexibility & accuracy.o Identifying & resolving problems in a timely manner by gathering & analyzing related information.o Bookkeeping - 25+ accounts

Fort Worth, Texas

• Assist counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.• Produce legal documents, including Title Opinions.• Transcribe legal documents.• Develop a working relationship with courts, clients, debtors and attorneys.• File all court documents on behalf of the attorneys.• Organize files for court proceedings.• Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records.• Maintain calendar and tickler system.• Manage accounts and records of clients with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.• Create and implement policies, work flow processes and work assignments.• Create weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports, including employee success and revenue reports.• Manage billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.• Execute time sheet reconciliation and created monthly announcements.• Create expense reports and time sheets in a timely manner.• Communicate with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.• Screen telephone calls and forward them to the appropriate departments.• Exceed all goals set with the highest quality.• Often help to finish work from other Paralegals to ensure the maximum work output exceeds firm expectations.• Assist up to 7 lawyers at a time - permanent assignment to Managing Partner, three associates, and three contract attorneys.

Dallas, Texas

• Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.• Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.• Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.• Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.• Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.• Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.

San Antonio, Texas

• Produced legal documents, including Texas Workforce Commission filings.• Filed documents with the courts and/or TWC on behalf of the attorney.• Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.• Reviewed, edited and proofread documents/pleading for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.• Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records.• Managed accounts and records of clients with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.• Worked as a team with attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants.• Scheduled appointments for appearances, case meetings and briefings.• Supported a team of five attorneys in workers' compensation law.• Created expense reports and time sheets in a timely manner.• Maintained calendar and tickler system for managing partner, associate attorneys and senior paralegals.

Dallas, Texas

• Oversaw daily office operations for staff of four employees.• Prepared and distributed payroll for staff of four direct reports.• Oversaw inventory and office supply purchases.• Complied annual recommendations for end of fiscal year budgets.• Negotiated pricing with vendors regarding wholesale billing and marketing procedures.• Processed accounts receivable and accounts payable.• Liaised with vendors to order and maintain inventory of office supplies.• Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.• Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, researching chargebacks, discrepancies and reconciliations.• Reduced overhead by taking on more responsibility with creative and administrative projects.• Processed travel expenses and reimbursements.• Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports, including employee success and revenue reports.• Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.• Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.• Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.• Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings, as well as, Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.• Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.• Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.• Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.

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Education record

High School