Jennifer Garcia Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles, California

• Draft and management of all corporate contracts from formation, modification and execution across all of the subdivisions of the Company.• Review and analyze all contractual backup documentation to ensure contract is being drafted in accordance with Company policies and legal requirements.• Maintain contract database and update information daily by inputting new contracts and removing existing contracts as they end.• Collaborate with labor and employment attorneys and HR personnel… Show more • Draft and management of all corporate contracts from formation, modification and execution across all of the subdivisions of the Company.• Review and analyze all contractual backup documentation to ensure contract is being drafted in accordance with Company policies and legal requirements.• Maintain contract database and update information daily by inputting new contracts and removing existing contracts as they end.• Collaborate with labor and employment attorneys and HR personnel to ensure all proper approvals have been met before finalizing a contract. • Prepare monthly reports for HR business partners across the company and notify them of upcoming deadlines, such as contractual salary increases and contract expiration notices. • Participate in weekly legal status meetings with employment attorneys.• Facilitate monthly contract status meetings with HR business partners.• Assist in the testing and implementation of a new contract software system.• Cross-trained attorneys and HR personnel in the use of the new contract software system.• Draft, process and finalize employment separation agreements.• Assist in analyzing data for reductions in force for the purposes of processing employment separations.• Perform other related duties as necessary. Show less

Los Angeles, California

• Manage collection of, organize, and review documents, emails and other electronically stored information for litigation and other legal matters; interact with other business units (e.g., Human Resources, Payroll, IT) as needed to accomplish these duties• Bates-stamp, redact, and index documents as needed; create and maintain electronic and hard-copy files for litigation and other legal matters • Prepare chronologies for litigation and other legal matters• Create and maintain… Show more • Manage collection of, organize, and review documents, emails and other electronically stored information for litigation and other legal matters; interact with other business units (e.g., Human Resources, Payroll, IT) as needed to accomplish these duties• Bates-stamp, redact, and index documents as needed; create and maintain electronic and hard-copy files for litigation and other legal matters • Prepare chronologies for litigation and other legal matters• Create and maintain electronic databases for litigation and other legal matters (e.g., of pleadings, discovery, motions, etc.) • Prepare binders of materials for witness depositions; digest transcripts of depositions and other (e.g., Court) proceedings• Conduct legal research regarding employment-related matters (including reviewing Court opinions, laws, and regulations); prepare memoranda regarding the same• Assist attorneys to prepare materials for employee trainings, including PowerPoint (or similar programs) presentations and handout materials• Assist attorneys as needed with the administration of Company policies and forms, including contracts, settlement agreements, and other similar documents• File and serve documents with State and Federal Courts Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Assist In-House Counsel for the Employment Litigation Division at 21st Century Fox Legal, L.A. in all legal matters, including litigation, administrative charges and counseling.• Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, briefs, appeals, subpoenas, and legal hold orders.• Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.• File and serve pleadings electronically and in paper… Show more • Assist In-House Counsel for the Employment Litigation Division at 21st Century Fox Legal, L.A. in all legal matters, including litigation, administrative charges and counseling.• Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, briefs, appeals, subpoenas, and legal hold orders.• Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.• File and serve pleadings electronically and in paper format with all courts.• Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and case law.• Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases. • Gather and review Electronically Stored Information and assist in preparing and responding to document production requests related thereto.• Prepare trial exhibits and binders.• Conduct unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation training for Spanish speaking employees.• Provide written translation of company polices from Spanish to English. • Liaise with opposing counsel, outside counsel, vendors, and Human Resources.• Monitor legal activity in relevant entertainment and media cases; and employment and labor law cases. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

● Draft pleadings, discovery and deposition subpoenas● Participate in and gather pertinent information for discovery● Research and gather exhibits for motions, depositions and witness binders● Electronically review documents and assist in preparing and responding to document production requests● File and serve pleadings electronically and with the California Superior and Federal Courts● Prepare trial exhibits and binders● Liaise with opposing counsel, vendors, Finance… Show more ● Draft pleadings, discovery and deposition subpoenas● Participate in and gather pertinent information for discovery● Research and gather exhibits for motions, depositions and witness binders● Electronically review documents and assist in preparing and responding to document production requests● File and serve pleadings electronically and with the California Superior and Federal Courts● Prepare trial exhibits and binders● Liaise with opposing counsel, vendors, Finance, Billing, HR, Investigations Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

● Assisted In-House Counsel for the Employment Litigation Division at Fox Group Legal in all aspects of civil litigation● Assisted with court filings in State and Federal Courts; charges filed with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing; ● Prepared pleadings and discovery; subpoenas and legal memorandums● Conducted legal research; document review; electronic discovery; redlining of employment contracts and entertainment deal memos/contracts and agreements. ● Provided… Show more ● Assisted In-House Counsel for the Employment Litigation Division at Fox Group Legal in all aspects of civil litigation● Assisted with court filings in State and Federal Courts; charges filed with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing; ● Prepared pleadings and discovery; subpoenas and legal memorandums● Conducted legal research; document review; electronic discovery; redlining of employment contracts and entertainment deal memos/contracts and agreements. ● Provided written translation of documents/evidence from Spanish to English. ● Calendared and tracked deadlines for cases. ● Prepared travel arrangements for attorneys● Processed expense reports ● Coordinated meetings and seminars within the company and with outside counsel. ● Assisted in research and preparation of legal presentations Show less

Pasadena, Ca

● Draft pleadings, discovery and deposition subpoenas● Participate in and gather pertinent information for discovery● Research and gather exhibits for motions, depositions and witness binders● File and serve pleadings electronically and with the California Superior and Federal Courts● Prepare trial exhibits and binders

Pasadena, Ca

Assisted in preparing legal documents in the areas of:● Family Law● Civil Litigation● Business and Real Estate● Mediation Services.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Provided academic and personal advisement to students admitted through the university's Educational Opportunity Program. Advised students regarding university guidelines and requirements. Monitored students' academic progress and provided them with support and information such as available resources they could utilize, i.e., study groups, tutors, etc. Worked on quarterly budgets for our program and attended weekly staff meeting and events within the department and throughout the university.

Paralegal Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

•Contracts •Torts •Real Property •Criminal Law •Legal Research and Writing •Legal Technology •Civil Procedure •Business Organizations.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Actively participated in research programs regarding child and adolecent disorders and behaviors. Volunteered.