CAROL SMYTH, ABA Paralegal E-Mail: *******@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE: Contract Administrator
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:
** + years Corporate Paralegal – Hospital/Healthsciences/High Tech
San Diego State University – Contracts Management Program
University of CA, San Diego - ABA Paralegal Program
Excellent oral and written communication skills
California Notary Public – Expires May 9, 2018
Strong skillset: MS Office, SharePoint, SalesForce, Procuri, Meditract, RASI, Parasec, DocuSign; CMS
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE:
NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, 12780 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA (January-April 2018) Temp
Contract Paralegal
Review, draft & negotiate legal agreements, including: Independent Contractor, Master Services, Consulting, Clinical Trial, Subscription, NDAs and arrange with business managers and third parties to finalize
GHOST MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. 49 Discovery, Irvine, CA (June 2017 – January 2018)
Senior Paralegal/Contracts – Legal Department
Review, draft & negotiate legal agreements, including: Independent Contractor, Services, Event Sponsorships, Marketing, Endorsements, NDAs and arrange with business managers and third parties to finalize
Research company documents in SalesForce and prepare responses to Subpoena/Search Warrant requests
Update ongoing matters in Jira project management system
FFF ENTERPRISES, INC. 41093 County Center Drive, Temecula, CA (November 2016 – February 2017) Temp
Contract Administrator, ABA Paralegal – Finance and Legal
TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT, 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA (July 2011 – January 2016)
Contract Manager/Paralegal – Legal, Compliance and Administration
Draft, review, negotiate and manage standard legal contracts, including, services and consulting agreements, purchase agreements, NDAs, healthcare/physician agreements, sponsorship/marketing agreements
System Administrator for electronic contracts database (Meditract); management of contract templates
Assist Compliance to confirm and ensure compliance with District policies and applicable laws
Review and compile public record requests; handle service of process
Develop training presentations and train staff on contracts processes/policies and compliance
Serve as Notary Public and notarize documents as requested for District business/physicians
Communicate with external Legal Counsel and review monthly law firm invoices
Sony Electronics Inc., 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA (March 2001 – July 2011)
Paralegal/Contract Administrator – Environmental, Digital Imaging and Home Products Divisions
Review, draft & negotiate legal agreements, including: NDAs, Services, Endorsements and arrange with third parties to negotiate and finalize agreements
General office duties: telephone, word processing, copying, filing, travel plans, expense reports
Plan and prepare presentations for Legal; attend meetings & videoconferences
Review of Risk Management issues and arrange for resolutions on contracts
Perform Notary Public duties for corporate notarizations, as requested
Cooley Godward LLP, 4401 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA (June 1998 – March 2001)
Legal Assistant/Secretary to Corporate Partner and Associate
Prepared corporate documents for private & public companies (SEC filings)
Transcribed corporate Minutes and update Corporate Minute books for clients
Idec Pharmaceuticals Corporation, 3030 Callan Road, San Diego, CA (April 1997 – May 1998)
Legal Assistant to Sr. Vice President, General Counsel & Licensing Executive
Drafted form legal contracts, including NDAs; MTAs and Services Agreements
Prepared PowerPoint documents for presentations and meetings
Coordinated travel plans, compiled expense reports and scheduled meetings
Commissioned as a Notary Public; notarize documents as required