TASHA R. GONZALEZ

Los Angeles, California 310-***-**** adz437@r.postjobfree.com

Hard-wired to proactively lead and perform at the highest levels

Natural Leader Focused on Excellence ~ Analytical Problem Solver ~ Ethical Business Process

Developer/ Improver ~ Skilled Management Liaison ~ Cool and Effective under Pressure ~ Superior

Organization Skills and Work Ethics ~ Customer Focused ~ Passionate yet Pragmatic

Strong communicator, praised for detail-oriented mind-set in conducting legal research, adept client interaction skills, and commended ability to prioritize tasks under looming deadlines. Possess in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles, specifically in areas of international, corporate, and bankruptcy / finance law. Competent in analyzing documents for accuracy, record keeping, organizing and drafting correspondence. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application tools and custom software applications.

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

Valensi Rose PLC – Century City, CA March 2017 - January 2019

A leading Los Angeles law firm with a reputation for counsel that is creative, tenacious—and most of all— effective. Providing clients with innovative yet pragmatic solutions, focused on achieving their business and personal goals.

Legal Assistant

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●Performing time entry, coordinating meetings, arrange travel details, drafted correspondences, managed incoming and outgoing mail, interact with clients regularly

●Provide indexed pleading, discovery, bankruptcy and arbitration

●Maintain and update primary databases (Legal Key, Filesurf, iManage) and in-house library, coordinate programs, and serves as a liaison between departments and bar associations

Jenner & Block LLP –Los Angeles, CA July 2016 – March 2017

A law firm of international reach with more than 500 lawyers. Widely recognized for producing outstanding results in corporate transactions and securing significant litigation victories from the trial level through the United States Supreme Court.

Legal Records Administrator

●Enhanced performance of firm by supporting preparation of program materials and application for approval in various jurisdictions: Indexed pleading, discovery, bankruptcy, and arbitration

●Answered incoming calls with courteous and professional communication, scanned documents, edited and proofread materials

Teledyne Controls LLC – El Segundo, CA March 2014 – September 2015

With $2.2 billion in annual revenue Teledyne Controls is a global leader in helping aircraft operators better access and manage aircraft - transfer the data from the aircraft to a ground base replay station to global customers, and is a division of Teledyne Technologies, one of the largest defense contractor in the United States.

Legal Contracts Administrator

●Drafted, reviewed, and/or negotiate Proprietary Information Agreements, sales agreements, vendor agreements, license agreements and other agreements necessary to meet organizational objectives

●Researched and provided actionable recommendations in order to adhere to internal and contractual policies and procedures

• Maintained and enhanced effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

●Provided guidance on proposal development, contract negotiations, and implementation of contract negotiation strategies

Long Beach City Attorney’s Office Ð Long Beach, CA March 2014 – September 2015

Comprised of four divisions: Departmental Counsel, Litigation, Harbor, and Workers' Compensation and has an operating budget of approximately 9.9 million dollars for fiscal year 2016. The office is the sole and exclusive legal advisor of the City, City Council and all City commissions, committees, officers and employees.

Legal Records Clerk

●Boosted firm’s organization and efficiency by manually chronicling responsibilities of Department Record’s keeper, including procedures for submitting and requesting documentation from various bar associations and contracting personnel

●Refined database-capturing programs by offering innovative suggestions for improvement

Law Offices of Linda Fessler Ð Los Angeles, CA May 2011 – January 2014

Linda Fessler Atty. primarily operates in the General Practice Attorney, Lawyer business / industry within the Legal Services sector. This organization has been operating for approximately 16 years.

Legal Assistant

●Managed and performed paraprofessional and legal research functions related to general law practice

●Supervised administration of legal services; Established standards and evaluated completed actions to determine accuracy, content, and compliance with governing directives and statutes

●Prepared support documents and recommendations for hearings and trials; assisted attorneys with appropriate investigation, develop case strategy, and review case status

●Directed research efforts to locate all related case law and summarize and prioritize the most relevant procedures for attorney review

Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLC Ð Los Angeles, CA February 2007 – May 2011

A private firm. Subsidiary of Squire Patton Boggs, an international law firm with 47 offices in 20 countries. It is one of the 30 largest law firms in the world. The combined firm advisers a diverse mix of local and cross-border clients, from Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 corporations to emerging and from individuals to local and national governments.

Lead Legal Records Specialist

●Streamlined filing system and enabled more efficient data retrieval from incorporated computerized database; reorganized hard copies of case files

●Adept at maintaining and organizing company archives, processing transactions and inputting data, and managing correspondence