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Shares responsibility for daily operations of the law firm’s headquarters in Austin. Manages firm's administrative operations and assists Managing Partner & CFO with communication and reports regarding firm's performance. Ensures Firm's main location and satellite offices run smoothly and is available to support lawyers as needed who office in 8 major regions of Texas. Works closely with the Project Manager, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Executive Officer to create and lead the development and implementation of various policies and programs. Oversees and directs the Firm's HR, Marketing, Office Management, Clientele, and other categories as necessary or needed. Manages the day-to-day operations of Firm, provides analysis and recommendations for strategic planning, sets department goals, and collaborates on policy implementation and structure. Dedicated to high levels of professionalism, ethical behavior, operational efficiency, quality work products, and responsive service delivery. Empowers and motivates the attorneys, legal assistants, and staff who in turn empower Texas cities, towns and villages. Creates responses and presentations to RFPs, manages/retains/curates current clientele, and works to attain new clientele for firm. Oversees Firms sponsorships, affiliations, and social media.

Under the direct supervision, delegation, and direction of the City Secretary, performs responsible executive and administrative functions for the City Secretary, the Mayor, and eight City Council members by directing policies and practices designed to provide the public, media, civic groups, non- profits, businesses, domestic and international access to the Mayor and City Council members. As directed by the City Secretary, serves as the primary executive support for the Mayor and City Council members to ensure daily office operations and mayoral/council member activities, communications, calendars, and events are carried out in an effective and operationally expedient manner.

Understand and anticipate the Founding Partner’s needs; keep him organized and on time, provide multiple daily updates on tasks, action items, meetings and calls. Maintain a highly organized calendar. Duties include: Correspondence and Scheduling● Answer telephone calls and maintain a log of incoming calls. Open, distribute and file incoming correspondence. Prepare daily summary update of calls and vital information for nightly review.● Organize and/or help coordinate all business meetings and teleconferences on and off site. Prepare briefing notes containing all required information.● Draft outgoing correspondence; compose emails and draft memos. Maintain hard copy/ electronic files.Travel and Billing● Make and/or coordinate all travel arrangements for the Founding Partner: flights, hotel and car service; prepare and coordinate itineraries with drivers, pilots, etc. Maintain helicopter use log. Research travel destinations and lodging options from Italy to India to Illinois.● Prepare expense reports based on Founding Partner’s expenses for billing to clients.● Staff and organize “War Room” onsite during significant trials.Office Logistics● Assist Senior Partners, Associates, & Paralegals with drafting documents and forms● Assist Accounting with data entry, filing, reimbursements, credit card reconciliation, and accounts payable● Perform minimal office equipment troubleshooting, as necessary. Personal● Manage household staff and coordinate supply deliveries with housekeepers/estate manager for homes.● Organize and monitor personal family travel.● Maintain and keep track of Founding Partner’s computers and mobile electronic devices.

Elder law and Trust and Estates firmDrafted and complied confidential documents, portfolios, and forms for clients Managed and updated databases, used Hot Docs for clients Scanned, archived files and confidential client documentsProvided direct support to secretary with tasks as neededSat in on client meetings for hands on learning experience

Wrote letters, testimonies, congratulations to constituents Attended hearings, briefings, and session and wrote memosResearched and analyzed current policies for the RepresentativeRead local papers, wrote summaries of issues in towns and outlines on topics for speeches and presentationsUpdated databases, filed House bills and summaries, helped write legislation that was filed in the House to be voted on

Wrote articles relating to Simmons College women, as well as commonly discussed topicsEdited other writers articles for the website and was in charge of the Her Campus Simmons teamReceived "Best Social Media Publicity Award"Contributed to Seventeen magazine's 2010 October issue College Guide by pitching article ideas, honing article topics, finding sources. Was also published on website and magazine.

Recognized by supervisor for efficiency and organization skillsCataloged, organized, shelved, and scanned books into librarySet up & implemented plan to better utilize library and to better organize system Managed social network sites used by the CMESUpdated online Holdings Catalog, library, and website, edited lectures for web clips and webinars

Assisted state level Republicans in office with any issues, concerns, or problemsServed as liaison between RNC and National Committee membersHelped plan, organize, and prepare 2011 Summer RNC meeting in Tampa, FL

Assist women candidates by working on campaigns, Help coordinate events, oversee mailing of invitations, draft letters, and correspondence, Help secure speakers, contact vendors and advertisers, and assist in the coordination of logistics for events, Assisting in organizing MWPC fundraisers, Prepare informational emails and updates to be sent out to memberships, and write commentary for Social Media

Attended Congressional hearings, briefings, and committee/subcommittee meetingsWrote briefs for staff membersWas trained to use Intranet Quorum

Answering phones, filing, typing, etc.