Varina B. Murphy

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Clovis, NM 88101

303-***-****

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Professional Summary

An organized, efficient and motivated team player. Able to prioritize and manager multiple tasks to bring each completion in a timely manner. Results driven and always looking for innovative solutions. Having a relaxed and cheerful disposition, remains calm in the face of stressful situations. Personal philosophy is to lead by example. EDUCATION/TRAINING

Denver Paralegal Institute

ABA approved Paralegal Certificate 1999

West Virginia University

Master of Arts in Education 1996

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Science of Secondary Education 1993

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Recommind

Advanced Lexis

MS Office Suite

CLEAR Suite

Accurint

Adobe Acrobat

Web-CRD

Blue

Palantir

EXPERIENCE

C2 Alaska 10/2022 – 07/2023

Chenega Healthcare Services 04/2021– 09/2022

CACI ISS, Inc. 05/2014 – 03/2021

Lockheed Martin 08/2013 – 04/2014

Paralegal (SEC Contractor)

Provide support for a team including an Assistant Regional Director, four other attorneys, and an accountant at the Denver Regional Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Enforcement.

Schedule venues and court reporters and prepare exhibits for interviews, testimony and proffers.

Run search reports on individuals and business entities seeking location and contact information using Thompson Reuter applications.

Send subpoenas, volunteer information requests, and Wells Notices while maintaining collection logs for the documentation produced as a result of the requests.

Create PowerPoint presentations for attorneys

Confirm that information from both internal and external sources is properly stored physically and electronically for use.

Compile collected data in multiple formats, including Excel and Access, for further analysis.

Coordinate materials for review by outside counsel and assist the process as needed.

Organize and index files for closure and long-term, off-site storage.

Train fellow paralegals and administrative assistants in a variety of the uses for MS Excel, MS Access and Outlook applications.

Castle Law Group 06/2009 – 05/2013

Litigation Paralegal

Provide support for multiple associate attorneys and additional administrative support for the managing attorneys including the legal team based in Albuquerque, NM.

Prepare complaints and judgment pleadings for judicial foreclosures, quiet title actions and deed of trust reformations.

Outline responses to counterclaims, cross claims, motions, and memorandums.

Create preliminary requests for discovery.

Act as initial point of contact for client representatives.

Oversee the budgets of over 100 case files in active litigation including entering billable time and requesting additional fees.

Process incoming pleadings and calendar deadlines. Cultivate positive working relationships with adverse counsel. Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson 02/2007 – 12/2008 Litigation Paralegal

Maintain the court calendars for multiple attorneys appearing throughout Colorado.

Draft letters, motions, disclosures, responses, and summaries for active court files.

Liaison between attorneys, clients, defendants, and opposing counsel.

Prepare files for court appearances.

E-file documents.

Assist in the transition to a paperless record system.

Negotiate settlements.

InfoNow Corporation 09/2002 – 02/2007

Partner Information Analyst-Team Lead

Manage a team of researchers. This includes hiring qualified personnel, ensuring that they receive adequate training, and providing performance feedback.

Maintain accountability documentation for multiple on-going projects.

Follow through on proof of concept expectations as set forth by sales team.

Manage relationships with numerous domestic and international clients, identifying issues and needs.

Guide deployment activities through client collaboration, requirements gathering, and partner implementation.

Develop and deliver end-user training to clients.

Interface with the Data Team, Account and Project Managers.

Handle ad hoc report requests from clients.

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