ELIZABETH R POWELL-JACKSON

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**** **** ****** ****, **********, GA 30039, Tel: 404-***-****; ad2y5z@r.postjobfree.com: Professional Summary

Experienced Paralegal with more than 15 years of experience in fast-paced major law firms and corporations. Excellent communication and analytical skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in negotiation, problem solving and organization. Skills

• Effective communicator

• Judgment and Decision Making

• Social Perceptiveness

• Complex Problem Solving

• Negotiation

• Administration and Management

• Sales and Marketing

• Troubleshooting

• Proficient in litigation software and MS office Suite Experience

Paralegal 12/2019

OPUS LEX PARTNERS, ATLANTA, GA

• Conducted on-site document review responsive to discovery requests and assisted with document production.

Realtor 2/2022 to Present

Sellect Realty, LLC MARIETTA, GA

• Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.

• Research market activity to determine competitive market price.

• Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services

• Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes visited.

• Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before the closing deadline.

• Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases.

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4320 Iris Brooke Lane, Snellville, GA 30039, Tel: 404-***-****; ad2y5z@r.postjobfree.com: Paralegal 8/2010 to 6/2013

COUNSEL ON CALL ATLANTA GA

• Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.

• Drafted contract Agreements and statement of work agreements

• Negotiated terms of amendments with in-house clients

• Performed audit of environmental files, for international chemical company, to respond to regulatory agency's action items and ensure compliance

• Reviewed and provided legal analysis of state statutes relative to client's business position.

• Provided legal analysis relative to existing agreements to assist attorneys during negotiations.

• Assisted in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery requests.

• Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.

• Supervised legal assistant in the maintenance of contract resource binders, database and contract files.

• Accurately and concisely summarized terms of contracts for internal review and approval

• Reviewed Contracts for medical care facilities, physicians, medical specialists and medical school

• Created database utilizing proprietary software to classify the type, term, facility and other proprietary information as required.

IP Litigation Paralegal 8/2009 to 8/2010

HENINGER GARRISON DAVIS, LLC, Atlanta, GA

• Prepared for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.

• Prepared affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organized and maintain relevant documents in paper and electronic filing system.

• Met with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.

• Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.

• Filed pleadings with Clerk of the court.

• Prepared and processed legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.

• Mailed, faxed, or arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.

• Investigated facts and law of cases and searched pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases. Litigation Paralegal 8/2008 to 1/2009

KILPATRICK STOCKTON, LLP Atlanta, GA

• Prepared for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits. ELIZABETH R POWELL-JACKSON

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4320 Iris Brooke Lane, Snellville, GA 30039, Tel: 404-***-****; ad2y5z@r.postjobfree.com:

• Prepared affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organized and maintained documents in paper or electronic filing system.

• Called upon witnesses to testify at hearing.

• Met with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.

• Investigated facts and law of cases and searched pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

• Gathered and analyzed research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.

• Prepared and processed legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements. IP LITIGATION PARALEGAL 11/2005 to 8/2008

WOMBLE CARLYLE SANDRIDGE & RICE, LLP, Atlanta, GA

• Gathered and analyzed research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.

• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery requests.

• Created and implemented policies, workflow processes and work assignments.

• Provided written status reports to department heads and other corporate executives.

• Interviewed corporate representatives, witnesses and experts.

• Reviewed documents produced to ensure compliance with protective orders.

• Hired outside vendors to assist with electronic and paper discovery.

• Worked closely with IT professionals to identify and develop cost effective and efficient methods to comply with discovery schedules.

• Maintained company database.

• Managed billable hours, client invoicing and attorney schedules to ensure compliance with budgetary/contractual requirements.

• Investigated facts and law of cases and searched pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

• Investigated facts and law of cases and searched pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

• Attended legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and took notes.

• Prepared and processed legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements. LITIGATION PARALEGAL 1/ 2000 to 12/2002

GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION, ATLANTA, GA

• Participated in procedural aspects of case management relative to employment, manufacturing, contracts, environmental and insurance disputes.

• Advised clients of record retention policy and assisted with educating staff on retention process.

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4320 Iris Brooke Lane, Snellville, GA 30039, Tel: 404-***-****; ad2y5z@r.postjobfree.com:

• Assisted with drafting instructions for retention policy and educated staff on policy requirements in pending litigation.

• Attended Arbitrations and Mediations as corporate representative.

• Managed large volume document review and production involving many locations nationwide.

• Managed docket of over forty cases annually

• Negotiated with and supervised vendors during nationwide document collection and discovery review.

• Prepared for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.

• Gathered and analyzed research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.

• Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.

• Attended legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and took notes

• Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.

• Kept abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

• Met with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case. EDUCATION

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

MBA, MAY 2003

UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, ST Thomas, USVI

BA, May 1983

Community Service

Volunteer, Georgia Radio Reading Service (GARRS), Board member - Atl. Intl. Night Market, Board member- Jamaican Chamber of Commerce

Affiliations

Member, National Association of Realtors; Member Local Chamber of Commerce, Member community organizations, Notary Public

Awards

President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s List

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