Kimberly Seals Email & Phone Number

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

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

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

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