Jenni Catanese Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Hired into law firm to work for one partner exclusively, as well as multiple other partners and associates. Quickly learned processes of new firm and continues to excel as a Legal Assistant in the field of Intellectual Property. Proficient in patent prosecution and maintenance. Experienced in U.S. and U.S. National Stage utility and design patent applications.• Achieved position of sole Legal Assistant to attorney after only two-months with the firm. • Researched and organized attorney’s docket, bringing all maintenance and deadlines up-to-date within one month of transitioning into new role. • Aided in assigned associate attorney achieving partnership after only ten-months after serving as sole Legal Assistant.• Achieved position of sole Legal Assistant for a second partner working exclusively with one high-status client after only eight-months with the firm.• Received early review and significant raise within six-months of employment, accredited to exceptional performance.• Efficient in ProLaw software.• Stay up-to-date on advancements and revolutions in the field of Intellectual Property and nurture professional development through participation in training courses and pursuit of learning resources through membership with Practising Law Institute (PLI).• Encourage Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) awareness, overcome unconscious biases, and foster a safe, comfortable and positive workplace through participation in DEI trainings and roundtables.

Troy, Mi

Hired into law firm as trainee from non-patent/trademark law firm. Worked exclusively for one partner, quickly learned complicated patent law procedures in less than usual time. Over seven years’ experience in docketing, mail organization, filing and other administrative duties. Proficient in patent and trademark prosecution and maintenance for both U.S. and foreign clients. Experienced in billing and invoicing.• Streamlined inadequate billing and invoicing system independently, all bills paid on time and everything is up to date, accomplished in first year.• Corrected ineffective communication between client, outside vendors and foreign associates, resulting in maintenance of proper flat fee schedules.• Achieved position of sole legal assistant to attorney after only one-year, typical learning curve three, went on to become mentor to all new hires.• Initiated multiple bulk trademark assignments after client sold company, 18-month assignment process involved several foreign countries.• Championed docket assembly blueprint, colleagues regularly approach for help.• Contributed to transition from paper to completely electronic billing system based on knowledge of docket management.• Completed 75% of all newly filed trademarks and patents independently from filing to issue.• Maintained client fee schedules, routinely ahead on all timelines.• Consistently received outstanding scores on annual reviews.• Participated in regular training to stay at forefront of IP knowledge.

Troy, Mi

-Manage various litigation department e-mail in-boxes in Lotus Notes—both for personal handling and to forward to the appropriate paralegal and/or attorney.-Process settlement check requests--forward the request to the Accounts Payable department and upon receipt of the check forward via Fed Ex/UPS to the appropriate outside counsel.-Prepare Fed Ex/UPS mailings.-Aid in maintaining the electronic filing system.-Process invoices received from outside counsel and submit to the appropriate attorney for approval.-Record invoices following receipt of attorney signature and approval.-Investigate new and trailing pleadings received to determine the appropriate follow-up department.-Record and process incoming civil subpoenas and submit them to the appropriate attorney for review.-Research mortgage loans that are in an active foreclosure to determine if they require litigation action on behalf of the attorneys through various mortgage servicing programs, including GCC, Peoplesoft CRM, LPS, MERS, and MSP.-Notify opposing foreclosure counsel of mortgage transfers through personal correspondence.-Notify opposing foreclosure counsel of mortgages that have been paid in full through personal correspondence following the retrieval of the original recorded mortgage and recorded discharge of mortgage through IDM or the appropriate county's public records database.-Respond to Subpoena Duces Tecums by gathering requested information and forwarding to requesting attorney.-Prepare new file CDs for outside counsel with information related to the matter being handled through PGP disc creator.-Gather financial information related to specific mortgage loans through MSP in response to paralegal and attorney requests.

Southfield, Mi

• Record, organize, and distribute all incoming correspondence• Assemble outgoing faxes/mail• Assemble company contract folders for new clients• Maintain customer retention and satisfaction through positive written and oral communication• Maintain file organization and accessibility • Prepare all Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions• Assist co-workers on a regular basis with client’s cases

Farmington Hills, Mi

• Greet, advise, and assist incoming customers • Maintain customer retention and satisfaction through positive inner-office and phone communication • Provide administrative support to corporate secretaries, sales representatives, and President/Vice President of the company• Assemble outgoing mail/faxes• Organize, record, and distribute all incoming faxes• Assemble product information folders for clients• Maintain file organization and ease-of-access

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English Language And Literature, Political Science

Certificate In State Of Mi Secondary Provisional Endorsements: English (Ba); Political Science (Cd), Secondary Education And Teaching