Assistant Administrative
Resume:
URSALA KHAN
San Jose, CA *5123
*************@*****.***
PARALEGAL
To obtain a position as a Paralegal, where I can utilize my exceptional legal and secretarial skills in an environment conducive to mutual growth and development.
PROFILE
Experienced in the legal processing of dispute resolution, conflict management, mediation and negotiation tactics. Highly skilled in assisting attorneys with litigation procedures and project management. In-depth knowledge of preparing and managing legal documents and researching required information pertaining to the precedents and other information.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines
Adept at drafting routine motions and legal memos
Good organizational and research skills
Very accurate with good attention to detail
Familiar with advanced legal terminology
Competent in MS Office applications, LexisNexis, Westlaw, INSZoom, CounselPro, Pika, Conveyancer, hCue, Foundation IP, Serengeti, WebTMS, CAT, Internet and e-mail with typing skills of 75 wpm
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
EXPERIENCE
HCL America, Inc.
Legal Administrative Assistant, Contracts May 2016- June 2016
Short Assignment
Collaborated with the internal team on matters dealing with preparation and execution of the contracts.
Uploaded the documents and contracts into separate internal database.
Heavily used outlook for scheduling and maintaining meetings.
Align Technology, Inc. San Jose, CA
Trademark & Patent Legal Administrative Assistant
Contract Aug 2015- Dec 2015
Conducted administrative, technical and secretarial functions for the Trademark and Patent team.
Filed and maintained documents using electronic database, hCue.
Proactively moved between Trademark, Executive Administrative, and the Patent team, upon requests to assist with projects.
Assisted Trademark Paralegal with preparing, editing and proofreading a variety of documents, e.g. correspondences, agreements, and spreadsheets.
Assisted with global brand protection by monitoring the use of trademark by clients and third parties, in order to guard against trademark infringement; drafted customer and third party cease & desist letters.
Assisted the Patent Paralegal with foundation IP docketing and general administrative functions.
Used Serengeti E-billing for Matter creation and management.
Assisted the Patent Paralegal, Global Portfolio Manager and the Executive Legal Assistant with general office duties.
Atul Ahuja Law Office, Toronto, Canada
Legal Assistant Feb 2015- May 2015
Prepared documents for the purchase and sale of real estate and commercial properties.
Conferred with lenders, home insurance companies, to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing date.
Coordinated property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
Contacted mortgagees and creditors requesting discharge statements, and ensuring the disbursements are made upon the closing.
Contacted utility companies for service hookups to clients’ property.
Public Mobile, Toronto, Canada
Manager Sept 2013 – June 2014
Managed employee scheduling, coached employees on a weekly basis on how to reach targets, reported the financials of the store to the owner and handled customer complaints.
Legal Services for Seniors, Seaside, CA
Legal Assistant
Volunteer Aug 2011 – Jan 2012
Conducted initial interviews with clients and worked alongside attorneys in helping clients resolve their issues
Centre for Conflict Management, Seaside, CA
Intake Clerk
Volunteer Sept 2010 –Jan 2011
Interviewed parties and assisted them in narrowing down their disputes to issues that could be mediated
Small Claims Court, Marina, CA
Mediator Intern
Internship Aug 2010 – Dec 2010
Facilitated the process of reaching an agreement between the opposing parties by caucusing with both parties to control heated emotions and keeping parties focused on their interests, rather than their positions.
The Griffin Law Firm, San Jose, CA
Bankruptcy Summer Intern
Summer Internship June 2010 – Aug 2010
Worked on Chapter 7 petitions and conducted internet research
The Chugh Firm, Santa Clara, CA
Immigration Summer Intern
Summer Internship June 2009– Aug 2009
Processed H-1B extensions, H1B transfers and L1B Visas
Google, Mountain View, CA
Trademark Legal Assistant
Contract Feb 2008 – April 2008
Processed trademark requests from advertisers to use certain trademarks and collaborated with the legal team to minimize Google’s liability in potential trademark suit
Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), Santa Clara, CA
Legal Assistant,
Contract Aug 2007 – Jan 2008
Managed the intake system by responding to requests for legal assistance and civil liberties complaints from members of the public
Organized civil liberties workshops and maintained the legal docket
Organized small to large scale events for the organization in combination with other organizations for which my duties encompassed making arrangement for the event, organizing volunteers, making travel and boarding arrangements and hosting the event
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, Santa Clara, CA
Immigration Legal Assistant,
Contract June 2006 – Aug 2007
Prepared labor-based green card applications and maintained database
Processed H-1B extensions, H1B transfers and L1B Visas
Law Offices of Timothy Gill, San Jose, CA
Personal Injury Paralegal Assistant,
Internship Sept 2004 – Feb 2005
Conducted case assessment interview and prepared reports for the lawyers
Worked with healthcare providers for bill settlements
EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate, Monterey College of Law, CA 2012
Mediation Certification, Monterey College of Law, CA 2011
B.A. – Philosophy, University of California Santa Cruz, CA 2006
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