Rosemary Mason
Austin, TX • 512-***-**** / **************@*****.*** / https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemaryamason
SUMMARY
Experienced corporate paralegal with a strong command of corporate law in the state of Texas, Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands. Handle transactions such as venture capital financing, private offerings, mergers and acquisitions, formations of companies in various states and related corporate and securities law matters.
Diligent and resourceful in conducting legal research; trustworthy in handling confidential information.
Knowledge of securities law rules, preparation of incorporation documents, preparation of agreements, preparation of securities documents, correspondence and e-filing.
EDUCATION
Ryerson University University of Texas at Austin
Associate Degree in Business Administration Certificate in Paralegal Studies with Honors
EXPERIENCE
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Legal Secretary
2017 - Current
Professionally represent the firm as initial point of contact for clients and legal professionals
Maintain attorney calendars, including client appointments and due dates for client reports
Coordinated and scheduled travel arrangements, appointments, and meetings, recording and tracking associated expense reports for managing partner, senior partner, 3 attorneys, and 3 patent agents
Prepare and distribute time-sensitive correspondence and reports based on research findings
Went above my duties to prepare and file domestic patent prosecution documents, including tracking deadlines to ensure 100% compliance, for period of 11 months
Egan Nelson, Legal Project Specialist
2015 - 2017
Prepared incorporation and securities related document and coordinated filing with government agencies
Coordinated monthly meetings with attorneys working remotely in New York, Seattle, and Austin offices
Improved the organization and security of both paper and computerized files. Implemented new systems and safeguards to protect confidential client information and firm records
Recorded client billing transactions in management system, serving as point of contact for monthly invoice and payment inquiries
Responsible for office administration
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Corporate Paralegal
2014 - 2015
Manage client equity plans and all stock option paperwork, inputting into electronic file system
Serve as liaison between attorney and clients
Assist attorneys with all facets of corporate and securities practice
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Legal Assistant
2010 - 2014
Implemented plan that cleared a 6-month filing backlog of corporate records and related client documentation
Served as liaison between attorney and clients, including managing high email volume daily
Ensured prompt responses to phone/email inquiries and displayed professionalism in all client interactions
Assisted attorneys in the timely drafting and filing of legal documents and correspondence supporting corporate and securities transactional work
Recognized for expert level experience with MS Office programs and twice chosen for Beta testing new software to be rolled out by firm
Early Career: Held executive legal secretary and paralegal positions at Walkers Global in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands, 2001 to 2009.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel PowerPoint), Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Innova, ChangePro
NetDocuments, FileSite, WorkSite, Box, DropBox, Evernote, Trello
AderantExpert, InTapp, Legal55, TimeSolv
ChromeRiver, Foundation IP, Espacenet Patent Search
EDGAR, EFD, EFS-Web, EPAS, PAIR, Inprotech
Legal research, Customer Service
CERTIFICATIONS
Notary Public, CPR, AED, First Aid