Responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of training programs supporting secretaries, paralegals, docketing staff, and attorneys;Teaching federal and state court filings, especially e-filing and filing under seal procedures and requirements, as well as other litigation-related topics;Create comprehensive in-house training and educational materials to improve performance and technical skills, and enhance operational efficiencies and client service;Present in-person and remote seminars, in both one-on-one and group settings;Consult with attorneys and legal assistants regarding complex court filings and filings under seal;Provide clear and concise instructions regarding court rules and e-filing procedures to ensure acceptance of court documents;Review court documents to be sure they comply with local formatting requirements;Identify resources and prepare templates, guidelines and checklists to be used by attorneys and staff to improve accuracy and understanding, ensure consistency and streamline procedures;Design, build and update the firm’s internal “E-Filing Webpages,” providing resources and addressing both common and unique court filing requirements, while incorporating best practices to help reduce filing errors and deficiencies;Provide guidance and assistance with attorney admission procedures in federal courts, including PACER and CM/ECF registration;Monitor and track attorney admissions and credentials;File court and mediation documents in various state, federal and appellate courts, and domestic arbitration organizations;Develop and maintain internal webpages, pleading template creation and testing team, test script development, and SharePoint Administrator;Forensic photographer.

Provided support for C-Level Executives/Partners, Associates and Director;Lead secretary on several high-profile complex litigation cases involving intellectual property relating to technology and life sciences in state, federal and appellate courts;Managed logistics, equipment, staffing, schedules, security, meals, etc., and took lead on trials from inception to completion;Coordinator and liaison for meetings, marketing events and seminars;Created and presented training seminars for attorneys and staff, providing guidance regarding court filing procedures and rules, kept abreast of procedural changes; Prepared, transcribed, formatted, revised and proofread legal documents and correspondence;Maintained case files, filed court documents, exercised a high level of confidentiality, coordinated professional and personal calendars, organized complex domestic and international travel, and prepared detailed itineraries and expense reports;Calculated and calendared court deadlines and responses – never missed a deadline; Oversaw media requests, negotiated contracts, prepared marketing materials and client pitches;In charge of billing, complex accounting functions and resolving billing issues;Coordinated and delegated assignments to support staff;Discretely provided personal assistance, including running errands and banking;Member of E-filing Task Force and Office Safety Team;Forensic Photographer.

Transcribe, proofread and revise pleadings, contracts, agreements and correspondence;Prepare and arrange manual and electronic court filings and service of process;Calculate deadlines and response dates and procure court filing fees;Develop and maintain client and professional relationships, exercise confidentiality, maintain case files and authorities files;Coordinate professional and personal calendars, make travel arrangements, review mail, maintain membership list and create and distribute monthly flyers for large private organization.

Support managing partner in preparation and transcription of legal documents and correspondence, and filing of legal documents;Create and dissolve corporations, LLCs and LLPs, update corporate books, issue stocks, prepare deeds, writs and UCC forms;Extensive research and trial preparation;Responsible for training and orientation of paralegals, secretaries and receptionists;Troubleshoot software problems, back-up computers, update databases and resolve technical problems with office equipment;Extensive client contact and support;Assist bookkeeper with payroll, accounts payable and receivable, expenses and inventory;Maintain files, calendaring, set-up appointments, order supplies and oversee reception.

Conducted extensive field research and interviews and provided in-depth objective reports and evaluations for civil, criminal, accident and disability cases;Research involved evaluation of public records, legal documents, police reports and medical records;Demonstrated proficiency in hospital audits, skip tracing, surveillance, background investigations, accident reconstruction and process serving, as well as marketing, bookkeeping and collections.