Administrative Assistant Project

SUE HUNNINGHAUS

*** ******* *****

Des Plaines, Illinois 60018

847-***-****

********@*****.***

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Intellectual Property Litigation

Insurance Defense Litigation

Plant Patent Prosecution

Provide exceptionally skilled administrative assistant services in a

friendly, hard-working atmosphere by promoting a team effort and by

creating and maintaining internal liaison support to enhance productivity

and to facilitate work flow thereby ultimately earning and maintaining

client satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS

. Compose correspondence, draft routine court documents, proof read

various documents

. Provide support by answering telephones, assisting visitors and

resolving a range of

administrative problems

. Manage and maintain calendars, diaries and dockets

. Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, court appearances and

travel

arrangements

. Review incoming emails for significant correspondence and possible

docket/diary dates

. Organize and maintain files (including pleading indices)

. Prepare travel expense reports

. Prepare client monthly budget reports

. Perform paralegal project work

. Anticipate needs and implement solutions

. Prepare effective analytical responses to inquiries

. Review and revise statement of services to clients for conciseness,

accuracy and

compliance with client requirements

. Communicate with United States Patent Office for status inquiries

. Draft informal patent documents

. Assist summer associates and serve as liaison with firm and day-to-day

operations

. Review publications for client and firm-related information

. Promote and maintain attorney/client relationships by assisting

clients when possible

SKILLS

. Microsoft Office

. File Site

. Client Suite

. Outlook

. Carpe Diem

. RRS conference room scheduling program

. Relativity

. Electronic court filing

. Shorthand

. Strong communication skills

. Self-starter

. Detail oriented and meticulous

. Highly motivated and effective

EXPERIENCE

Clausen Miller P.C.

Chicago, Illinois

February, 2010 - May, 2010

Temporary Assistant

Medical Mal-Practice Department

Foley & Lardner LLP

Chicago, Illinois

September, 1997 - January, 2010

Assistant

Intellectual Property Litigation Department

Notable Responsibilities:

. Responsible for Fortune 500 client's billing and firm's compliance

with numerous requirements and regulations

. Performed paralegal project work for firm's Intellectual Property

Department's Chair

Keck, Mahin & Cate

Chicago, Illinois

July, 1988 - September, 1997

Administrative Assistant/Secretary to firm Chair

Intellectual Property Department/Litigation

Notable Responsibilities:

. Worked on Hughes Aircraft Company v. United States, one of the largest

patent lawsuits prosecuted in the United States Court of Federal

Claims

. Responsible for partner's $1.5 million billing practice

Prior Experience Available Upon Request

EDUCATION

. Triton College

Associate Degree

. Wright Junior College

Continuing Education Credit Courses

. Harper College

Certified Professional Secretarial Certificate (CPS)

REFERENCES

. Sheldon Karon

Former Chair, Keck Mahin & Cate and Karon Savikas & Horn Ltd.

847-***-****

*********@***.***

. Sharon R. Barner

Deputy Under-Secretary for Intellectual Property, Deputy Director of

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Office: 571-***-****

Cell: 312-***-****

. Jeanne M. Gills

Partner/Vice Chair of National Intellectual Property Department

Foley & Lardner LLP

312-***-****

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