Project Manager Litigation Support
Resume:
JASON ZULUETA
********.***@*****.***
**Professional Highlights**
As a seasoned eDiscovery and litigation technology professional with a strong IT orientation, I excel in optimizing extensive evidentiary data through cutting-edge systems that enhance the strategic advantage for all parties involved. Leveraging my background as a paralegal, and experience within a large law firm, a Fortune 100 corporation, and ownership of a midsize company with nearly 300 employees, I possess deep expertise in labor and employment law, class actions, and IP law. This knowledge, combined with a profound understanding of data acquisition, storage, and utilization, proves invaluable when evaluating opposing litigation strategies through an IT lens.
Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my exceptional project management skills, outperforming peers in managing complex initiatives. I thrive in high-pressure situations, repeatedly surpassing expectations for deadlines while upholding rigorous quality control standards during my tenure at [company name].
Key Areas of Expertise:
- **Project Management Leadership:**
- Successfully directed and executed multifaceted projects with precision and efficiency.
- **Large and Specialized Document Review:**
- Oversaw, staffed, and orchestrated comprehensive document reviews, including specialized tasks.
- **Systems Design and Implementation:**
- Designed and implemented innovative systems encompassing case management, billing, and client development.
- **Staff Training and Technology Integration:**
- Provided training and guidance to staff members for the seamless adoption of new initiatives and technologies.
- **A.I. Prompt Engineering:**
- Engaged in the development of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) prompts, harnessing technology to enhance legal processes.
SKILLS
Relativity
LAW PreDiscovery
Litigation Analytics
EnCase
FTK
IPro, CaseMap
Summation
X1, Regression, AI
Teams
FileZilla/FTP
Skype
Document/Media Production
CaseMap
TrialDirector
Forensics
eDiscovery
Database Development and Implementation
Clio, DISCO, Zola, ONNIT, Practice Panther, iManage
Concordance, NUIX developer
Office 365, Google Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Access
Adobe Acrobat Pro
O365 Administrator
Adobe Administrator
Azure
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Mac
Windows, Google Docs
PowerShell
SQL/Tableau
Legal/Medical Terminology
Westlaw
Lexis/Nexis
Remote Working Trainer
Code Review
Document Review
Objective:
Experienced Legal Litigation Professional with a strong IT-oriented skillset, specializing in document management and court filings across various jurisdictions. Proficient in federal, state, and appellate court procedures, with a focus on ongoing litigation in California and nationally. Offering 3+ years of litigation support, calendaring expertise, and proficiency in ProLaw, iManage, and other IT tools. Seeking a full-time position within a forward-thinking organization to provide dedicated IT-backed support to attorneys and clients.
Summary of Qualifications:
• Expertise in optimizing high-volume evidence through advanced IT systems, benefiting all parties in legal cases.
• In-depth knowledge of labor and employment law, class actions, and IP law, with a focus on evaluating opposing litigation strategies.
• Exceptional project management skills, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining IT-driven quality control standards.
Professional Experience:
Litigation Support/Paralegal (Contract)
Larson LLP
November 2022 to May 2023
• Provided comprehensive trial preparation support, including transcript reviews and the drafting of legal documents.
• Leveraged SQL programming skills to process and organize large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
• Managed electronic document reviews and productions using Relativity.
• Tracked billable hours on a daily basis.
Litigation IT/Paralegal (Contract)
Burkhalter Kessler Clement and George
Irvine, CA
February 2021 to July 2022
• Supported business clients in employment litigation, collaborating with attorneys, clients, staff, and vendors.
• Managed litigation matters using iPro, Zola, and Summation, creating databases for efficient data management.
• Prepared legal documents, including deposition summaries and responses.
• Tracked billable hours on a daily basis.
Litigation Support Technology/Paralegal
Martin & Martin
Los Angeles, CA
December 2019 to February 2021
• Provided IT support and paralegal assistance in litigation and worker's compensation cases.
• Established a fully remote work environment and utilized Clio and other databases for streamlined data management.
• Utilized analytical tools and queried legal platforms to gather and analyze data for informed decision-making.
• Tracked billable hours on a daily basis.
Project Manager (Contract)
Helton Law Group
Costa Mesa, CA
June 2019 to October 2019
• Analyzed and prepared medical billing data for discovery and litigation, specializing in medical provider reimbursement.
• Managed Relativity and other databases for efficient data review.
• Summarized discovery responses and medical records for case management and analysis.
• Tracked billable hours on a daily basis.
Chief Technology Officer/Compliance Officer
Discover Hawaii Transportation and Tours
Honolulu, HI
January 2014 to October 2018
• Provided strategic guidance on litigation matters, overseeing responses, preservation, collection, review, and production.
• Managed the development of new technology, services, and operations in internet and digital marketing.
• Designed and implemented databases for analytics, compliance, and marketing purposes.
Senior Project Manager/Paralegal eDiscovery
Merrill Corporation/Knobbe Martens Olson and Bear LLP
Irvine, CA
November 2010 to December 2012
• Managed eDiscovery processes for major intellectual property (IP) cases in the United States.
• Consulted with clients on eDiscovery, forensic, and litigation support protocols for employment, IP, and other transactional matters.
• Led day-to-day eDiscovery and litigation support operations, assisting attorneys in preparation for arbitration, trial, and appeal.
• Provided consultation to external clients on data management practices and facilitated access to client data through SQL scripting.
• Collected data from external clients to support litigation efforts.
• Implemented protocols based on analytics to significantly increase in-house utilization from 10% to nearly 70%.
• Designed and staffed specialized document reviews.
• Tracked billable hours on a daily basis.
Litigation Technology Project Manager/Paralegal eDiscovery
General Motors
Detroit, MI
March 2007 to July 2009
• Extensive experience in litigation support and eDiscovery, managing large and complex litigation cases in areas such as IP, employment, operations, and transactional matters.
• Proficient in writing SQL scripts to access data across multiple platforms, including various systems within General Motors (GM).
• Led day-to-day eDiscovery and litigation support operations, ensuring efficient processes.
• Provided consultation to clients on eDiscovery, forensic, and litigation support protocols, contributing to the development of document management practices within the organization.
• Collaborated with different departments, including legal, engineering, marketing, dealership, and employment, to facilitate effective litigation support and eDiscovery practices.
• Designed and staffed specialized document reviews.
• Tracked billable hours on a daily basis.
Litigation Technology Support Project Manager/Paralegal eDiscovery
ReedSmith
Pittsburgh, PA
February 2006 to February 2007
• Extensive experience in eDiscovery and litigation support, working with Fortune 100 companies to retrieve data, provide reporting, and collaborate with executives, staff, and employees.
• Proficient in developing SQL queries to access legacy data from various sources.
• Skilled in efficiently collecting, processing, and producing large volumes of documents, capable of handling over 500,000 pages in less than 10 days.
• Managed the eDiscovery process for significant intellectual property (IP) matters in the United States.
• Offered guidance and training on eDiscovery and forensic methods to litigation staff, ensuring efficient and effective practices.
• Designed and staffed specialized document reviews.
• Tracked billable hours on a daily basis.
• Developed eDiscovery methods to manage large complex matters.
Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Physics, Midwestern State University
• Associate of Science in Radiology, Air Force School of Medicine
Certifications:
• Ipro
• TrialDirector
• Relativity
• Concordance
• EDRM
• PMP
• Autonomy
Skills:
• Document formatting and court filing expertise
• Proficient in federal, state, and appellate court procedures
• Ongoing litigation support in California and nationwide
• 30+ years of litigation experience
• Advanced calendaring skills
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