BRUCE C. WILLIAMS

**** ************** *** **, *******, GA 30316 678-***-**** ad20v7@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Self-motivated and detail-oriented professional with a consistent track record of meeting and exceeding goals and objectives set by management as it relates to attorney litigation support, office management, case management, promotions of products and services, training, education, and client relations. Top leadership and management skills with expertise in building long term relationships with clients and all levels of management. Proven track record of effective and efficient case management. Highly skilled in negotiations and assisting attorneys in processing cases and preparing for court proceedings and trials. Excellent organizational, legal research and writing, and interpersonal skills.

CORE COMPENTICIES

Detail-oriented, supportive team player highly skilled in:

Legal/Factual Research

Negotiations

Office/Personnel Management

Litigation support

Case management

Document management

Client relations

Training

Database management

Extensive experience using the following software:

LEXIS/NEXIS

WESTLAW

WordPerfect

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Summation

iManage

Perfect Practice

Recommind

Internet

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Enforcement Division June 2019-Present

Senior Paralegal Analysts (Contract) Atlanta, GA

Provide on-site investigation support for Enforcement Team Attorneys

Perform legal and factual research using LEXIS/NEXIS, WESTLAW, Secretary of State, CLEAR, and other internet search engines/websites

Assist with the preparation of subpoenas and testimony(s) for designated parties

Support attorneys in conducting interviews with prospective witness(es)

Research and review productions for specific matters as requested by attorneys

Prepare spreadsheets and charts mapping dates and financial transactions

Create PowerPoint presentation for regional and headquarters case review

Disys – Citi Group – remote- October 2020-December 2020

Compliance Risk Management Officer / Paralegal (contract) Atlanta, GA

Worked collaboratively with regional and global partners

Read U.S. and non-U.S. banking laws and regulations, and draft summaries of their key requirements

Researched laws and regulations, as needed

Assisted in determining applicability of laws to client’s businesses and geographies in which it operates

Provide legal and operational support to a centralized compliance team on a regulatory project which is a key enterprise-wide initiative

City of Atlanta, Law Department August 2016-June 2019

Paralegal Specialist Atlanta, GA

Meticulously revised and reviewed procurement, technology, and compliance contracts with respective subject matter attorneys

Processed classified documents in accordance with policy and different levels of government security classification regulations

Performed extensive and thorough legal research into the legislative history, precedent cases, decisions, and opinions that may be applicable to legal matters

Bruce C. Williams 678-***-****

City of Atlanta, Law Department (Continued) August 2016-June 2019

Paralegal Specialist Atlanta, GA

Coordinated actions with other Federal agencies or State and local jurisdictions that have closely related responsibilities

Accountable for basic financial terminology and concepts such as cash flows, operating profit/loss, and net income; conducts financial analyses

Draft, evaluate, negotiate and execute a wide variety of different contracts covering a range of transactions.

Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts.

Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.

Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters.

Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension or renewal according to what’s best for the company.

Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the company itself.

United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division July 2013-August 2016

Paralegal Specialist (contract) Atlanta, GA

Supervised a team of 5 paralegals

Provided support to 3 trial attorneys in the conduct of white-collar criminal investigations and trials

Assisted attorneys in preparing for meetings, interviews, grand jury sessions, hearings, and trials

Performed legal and investigative factual research using LEXIS/NEXIS, WESTLAW, Secretary of State corporate records, other public records, and the Internet

Conducted or assist attorneys in conducting witness interviews and draft memoranda of the interviews

Reviewed and analyze large volumes of data necessary for the preparation of summary charts and exhibits and to determine relevant evidence in support of investigations and litigation

Assisted trial attorneys in reviewing and compiling documents to be produced as discovery in upcoming trials

Prepared lists, evidentiary charts, and graphs to correlate exhibits with transcripts and maintain an accurate record of the exhibits used in court proceedings

Reviewed and digest grand jury transcripts and depositions

Martin & Brunavs, Attorneys at Law January 2012-July 2013

Foreclosure Paralegal Case Manager Assistant (CMA) Atlanta, GA

Restructured Martin & Brunavs’ client and 3rd party database/file systems

Utilized databases to input and obtain information relating to clients’ cases in order to answer telephone inquiries; processed new referrals; handled 50-60 cases under very tight deadlines

Coordinated with title companies to obtain necessary documents, recordings, and title searches, and verified the documentation for accuracy and completeness

Supervised foreclosure processor/paralegal and followed up on outstanding documents/services

Prepared deeds and contracts, processed substitute deeds of trust, and handled the billing and preparation of final invoices for clients

EDUCATION

Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Paralegal Certificate, 2013

American Intercontinental University, Dunwoody, GA

Master of Business Administration, 2005

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice 1995

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