Paralegal
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Florissant, MO *****
******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Experienced paralegal with a diverse background across various courts and legal offices. Proficient in office administration, court filings, legal document handling and administration, corporate transactions and governance, data management, and electronic case management. Known for providing adept support to senior executives and fostering effective collaboration across all organizational levels. EXPERIENCE
Heartland Dental, St. Louis MO January 2022 - Present Paralegal – Corporate Transactions and Special Projects
• Perform entity management and corporate governance, including helping to maintain entity organization charts and preparing related filings as needed
• Maintain accurate records of including registration certificates, renewal deadlines, and licensing agreements.
• Conduct legal research on corporate governance matters and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of Board minutes and draft resolutions
• Draft and review a variety of legal and financial documents including stock and option agreements, employment agreements, and payroll advances
• Maintain corporate records and provide corporate transactional support
• Utilize CSC and GEMS data management systems to accomplish tasks Alaris, St. Louis MO January 2021 – July 2021
Administrative Assistant to the Director of ADR
• Provided administrative support in ADR services for all necessary organizational and administrative needs of the department.
• Improved efficiency by creating and managing database of active mediations, arbitrations, and Special Master hearings.
• Managed calendars between parties and neutrals and performed all data entry for mediations and room rentals, as well as, adding/updating client and neutral information, scheduling hearings, conference calls and room rentals, while ensuring accuracy.
• Drafted and sent reminder emails and general correspondence to all ADR neutrals and clients.
• Created and maintained database of potential neutrals and new client information tracking and for tracking revenue/metrics.
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, St. Louis MO October 2005 – January 2021 Case Administrator II, Deputy Court Clerk
• Responsible for progression of court cases through the federal appeals process, monitored compliance with briefing schedules, court orders, and applicable plans governing different kinds of cases.
• Issued the court’s dispositive orders, opinions, and judgements.
• Maintained the court’s docket to ensure accuracy of attorney entries, date quality and timeliness.
• Received and processed legal briefs, ensuring rules compliance, and communicating defects to filers.
• Performed daily quality control of assigned cases and new filings.
• Handled sealed and confidential documents and case information appropriately. Michael D. Shay
22nd Judicial Circuit, St. Louis MO March 2002 – March 2006 Assistant Pre-Trial Release Commissioner
• Determined, recommended, authorized, and set appropriate bail bonds.
• Conducted in-depth interviews with arrestees, prepared paperwork for court appearances.
• Examined arrest records, reviewed criminal histories, and verified personal information. Civil Rights Legal Defense Team PC, St. Louis MO August 2001 – October 2005 Office Manager / Paralegal
• Supervised team of 4 employees, assigned tasks, reviewed work for accuracy and managed employee work schedules.
• Performed daily office operations including coordinating with vendors and clients, reconciling invoices, issuing payments to vendors, inventory, timekeeping, and HR matters.
• Prepared and monitored attorney dockets.
• Served subpoenas, performed extensive client interviews, and investigated facts, composed petitions, pleadings, and other correspondence.
EDUCATION
University of Missouri, St. Louis MO May 1999
Bachelor of Science, General Studies with emphasis in Criminal Justice CERTIFICATIONS
Notary Public – State of Missouri
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