LyndaR. Williams
Email: abpmlq@r.postjobfree.com
Address: ***** *********** *** *****
City: Charlotte
State: NC
Zip: 28273
Country: USA
Phone: 704-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $40,000
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Lynda R. Williams
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented Patent and Trademark Paralegal with more than fifteen years experience in a fast paced law office. Recognized for exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in collecting data and preparing documents for attorney.
aa Obtain necessary information (i.e., patent and trademark prosecution information) to process and complete files. Ensure every file meets quality and accuracy of the Company.
aa Verify all documentation for accuracy and completeness.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Software/Databases: MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Access, MS Outlook, Business Communications, Professional Development, Computerized Presentations
Operating Systems: MS Windows
Personal Qualities: Self-motivating, Quick Learner, Excellent Work Habits, Effective Communicator, Hard Worker, Goal Oriented and Dependable
Business Skills: Word Perfect 9, Word 07, Switchboard, Notary Public 10 key touch, Teller Machine Transcription
Methodologies: Workflow
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LAW FIRM OF CHRISTOPHER C. DREMANN, PC, Charlotte, NC Oct 2011 - present
Paralegal
aa Prepared patent applications, trademark applications and other related correspondence to inform the client of the status of their case.
aa Responsible for case management, heavy client contact and database maintenance.
aa Generated reports and audited files to monitor workflow ensured accurate, timely completion of work orders.
aa Prepared agenda for monthly meetings with inventors.
aa Interaction with inventors to obtain signatures on signature documents.
Technologies: Docketing System, Workflow, Monthly Meetings
K&L GATES, LLP, Charlotte, NC May 2010 aaa Jul 2011
Paralegal
aa Prepared patent applications, trademark applications, copyright applications and other related correspondence to inform the client of the status of their case.
aa Monitored existing jobs on the docket calendar.
aa Generated reports and audited files to monitor workflow ensured accurate, timely completion of work orders.
aa Interaction with inventors to obtain signatures on signature documents.
aa Volunteered for additional work whenever possible.
Technologies: Transaction, Workflow, Timely Completion of Work Orders
LAW FIRM OF CHRISTOPHER C. DREMANN, PC, Charlotte, NC May 2009 - Apr 2010
Paralegal
aa Prepared patent applications, trademark applications and other related correspondence to inform the client of the status of their case.
aa Created correspondence document templates in the course of organizing office.
aa Inputted entire docket into docketing system.
aa Responsible for case management, heavy client contact and database maintenance.
aa Prepared agenda for monthly meetings with inventors.
Technologies: Docketing System, Workflow, Monthly Meetings
ADAMS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW P.A., Charlotte, NC Aug 2001 aaa Apr 2009
Legal Assistant
aa Prepared patent, trademark and copyright applications and other correspondence to inform the client of the status of case.
aa Monitored existing jobs on the docket calendar.
aa Trained legal assistant to perform legal assistant duties for trademark associate attorney.
aa Maintained trademark docket after family tragedy of trademark partner.
aa Occasional support for two associate attorneys with district and superior court cases.
Technologies: Heavy Interaction, Docket Calendar, Maintenance of Patent, Patent Agreements, Trademark, Trademark Agreements
RALPH H. DOUGHERTY, P.A., Charlotte, NC Aug 1993 aaa Aug 2001
Legal Assistant
aa Prepared patent, trademark and copyright applications and other correspondence to inform client of the status of their case.
aa Monitored existing jobs on the docket calendar.
aa Maintained annuity docket.
aa Prepared corporate documents for creation of corporate clients.
aa Prepared stock certificates for corporate clients.
Technologies: Prepared Patent, Trademark, Copyright Applications
INDEPENDENT LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO., Charlotte, NC Dec 1990 aaa Aug 1993
Secretary
aa Prepared documents, inserted data, answered phones, prepared office bank deposits.
Technologies: Answered phones
NCNB MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Charlotte, NC Apr 1986 aaa Jul 1990
Loan Auditor of Residential Real Estate documents
aa Reconciled checks, inserted data, prepared daily correspondence and trained fellow employees.
aa Reviewed Note, Deed of Trust, Title Binder & Title Policy, Survey, HUD 1 Settlement Statement, Termite Report.
aa Forwarded required documents to the Servicing Department to be entered.
aa Technologies: Servicing
Additional professional experience working for Republic Bank and Trust and Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Early Childhood Education
Appalachian State University
CERTIFICATION
Central Piedmont Community College Paralegal Certificate
Courses: Business Law I, II and III
Case Analysis and Reasoning
Legal Ethics
Legal Research I and II
Legal Terms & Vocabulary
Legal Writing
Evidence
North Carolina Legal Systems
Interpreting Medical Reports
Principals of Accounting
Real Property & Title Abstracting
Trial Preparation & Procedures
Wills, Trusts & Probate
aa Prepared patent applications, trademark applications, copyright applications and other related correspondence to inform the