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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Worked closely with Firm management to implement policies and procedures• Worked closely with Office Administrator to balance the needs of the attorneys while maintaining appropriate staffing ratios.• Provided guidance to department managers regarding human resources related issues including instructions for proper performance documentation and discussions of appropriate follow-up actions.• Administered non-attorney performance reviews• Met with firm personnel to provide information regarding benefits, firm policies and procedures and work concerns.• Identified legal requirements and government regulations affecting human resources functions and ensured policies and procedures are compliant• Recruited, interviewed, and selected the most qualified candidates to fill non-attorney positions• Planned and conducted new employee orientation and exit interviews• Management of HRIS system to input and maintain information for DC Office• Coordinated with attorneys and paralegals to ensure client requirements are supported

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Manage paralegal department in all Firm offices, including recruiting, interviewing, orientation, training, coordinating case assignments and annual performance evaluations • Collaborate with attorneys and other litigation support professionals to determine staffing needs and evaluate paralegal work product• Define and implement departmental goals through policy recommendations, creation of yearly budget, and evaluation of department efficiency• Provide ongoing feedback and guidance to paralegals regarding performance, communication and professional behavior• Design, implement and coordinate paralegal training and professional development programs• Determine paralegal billing rates and salaries

Washington, Dc

• Coordinated all office events including seminars, client luncheons and office celebrations• Updated and maintained Firm Employee manual• Responsible for hiring of all support staff• Coordinated and set-up workspace for document and source code reviews• Coordinated training schedules for staff on updated systems information• Utilized salary benchmark data to determine appropriate salary levels for support staff• Coordinated enrollment in Firm offered benefit programs; administered same for all office personnel• Administered disciplinary actions as necessary• Prepared annual budgets for Washington, DC office• Coordinated relocation of office; oversaw construction and build-out of new office space

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Prepare and file complaints and other pleadings in Federal District Courts and International Trade Commission• Manage multi-defendant IP litigation cases from inception through trial• Coordinate trial team including paralegal, information technologies, office services and secretarial support• Assist in document collection pertaining to IP litigation; load and organize same into databases• Review documents for privilege and prepare privilege logs of same• Supervise entry level paralegals and temporary employees on case-related projects• Manage organization of case files and various litigation databases• Assist in preparing and distributing large scale document productions• Search various databases and Internet resources to compile documents and information pertaining to witnesses in preparation for depositions and trial• Establish relationships with vendors, analyze costs and negotiate rates with vendors

Dallas, Tx

• Prepare drafts of agreements and incorporation documents in connection with mergers and acquisitions• Coordinate various corporate filings with Secretaries of State and county offices• Organize and maintain due diligence data rooms• Assist with drafting board of director and shareholder resolutions• Prepare financial disclosure statements for filing with Securities and Exchange Commission