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Portland, Oregon, United States

Evaluated project, define scope and project deadline, and validate with customer. Created project charter if/as necessary, instructions, and schedules in accordance with the companies resources and internal policies. Consulted/coordinated with internal technology resources as needed. Established project schedule working with the defined scope and the project plan. Established project controls to ensure high quality work product that meets the defined scope of the project within the stated deadline. Conducted routine risk assessment audits to ensure projects are on track to meet deadlines. Identified when scope and timeline changes are required to meet the projects objectives or deadlines and negotiate those changes with the customer, stakeholders, and team members. Assessed unexpected challenges and make recommendations with oversight/guidance from department supervisor. Assessed projects and provide customer with progress report as agreed during intake.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Delivered shared support services to the firm’s timekeepers and administrative staff. Coordinated incoming requests and delivery of service to internal customers. Served as a customer point of contact. Determined work required using best practices, job knowledge and internal tools. Actively managed a queue of work assignments, changing assignments as necessary. Served as liaison with third party provider to ensure efficient turnover of work.

Portland, Or

Provides support to the Office Managing Partner, a Partner, Counsel and an Associate. Assists in all phases of complex litigation from beginning phases of discovery through trial and appeals. Files state, federal, appellate and supreme court legal documents at courts. Drafts and formats pleadings, discovery, judicial council forms, subpoenas, contracts and correspondence. Creates trial and deposition binders. Manages complex litigation, trial, trademark and travel calendars. Schedules meetings, mediation and depositions. Coordinates travel and created itineraries. Assists with attorney time entry as well as client/vendor invoices.

San Francisco, Ca

Assisted former U.S. Attorney and Judge Kevin Ryan while simultaneously working full time at Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney, PC. Filed state, federal, appellate and supreme court legal documents at courts. Handled Hague Service Convention process serving. Formatted pleadings, correspondence and client billings. Managed client/vendor billings and accounts receivable/payable.

San Francisco, Ca

Provided support to a Shareholder, Director and two Senior Counsels. Assisted in all phases of complex litigation from beginning phases of discovery through trial and appeals. Filed state, federal and appellate legal documents at courts. Drafted and formatted pleadings, discovery, judicial council forms, subpoenas, contracts and correspondence. Bates stamped and indexed documents. Created trial and deposition binders. Prepared and presented electronic evidence at trial. Upkept trademarks and patents with the USPTO. Managed complex litigation, trial, trademark and travel calendars. Scheduled meetings, mediation and depositions. Coordinated travel and created itineraries.

San Francisco, Ca

Provided support to a Senior Partner, Shareholder, Partner and an Associate. Filed state, appellate and federal legal documents at courts. Transcribed, drafted and formatted pleadings, discovery, judicial council forms, contracts, correspondence, client billings as well as created TOA's and TOC's. Bates stamped and indexed documents. Managed complex litigation and travel calendars. Scheduled appointments, travel, mediations and depositions. Assisted in duties related to The USLAW Network, TELFA and The FDCC.

Sacramento, Ca

Instructed federally mandated electronic filing while simultaneously working full time at The Law Offices of Dwight M. Samuel. Evaluated software programs for e-filing readiness and implemented. Organized computers to enhance ease of filing. Provided guidance to e-filers after training.

Sacramento, Ca

Drafted and formatted pleadings, discovery and correspondence. Filed state, appellate and federal legal documents at courts. Created, organized and maintained case files. Identified and analyzed issues in order to provide concise case development and organization. Entered data, culled, bates stamped, redacted and summarized legal documents. Handled client/vendor billings, managed accounts receivable/payable. Ordered office supplies as well as general office management.