Dynamic, ambitious and experienced Legal Professional eager to contribute industry expertise as well as solid administrative and client relation skxxxxxxls toward supporting the employer as a key team member.  Expertise in multiform document preparation including, database management, legal fxxxxxxings and electronic patent fxxxxxxings.  Core competencies include:

 

 

Docketing Procedures

Legal Correspondence

Intellectual Property

Westlaw Research Applications

Research and Gather Data

Nondisclosure Agreements

US/International Patent Law

Prepare Written Reports

Greet and Interact with Clients

Monitor and Review

Real Estate Transactions

Regulations/Laws

 

Education

 

 

Roosevelt University, Chicago, Xxxxxx - Bachelor of Arts, Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Studies Program, ABA - Approved Paralegal Certificate

 

 

Professional History

 

 

Navistar, Inc., Warrenvxxxxxxle, Xxxxxx................................................................................................................................2008

Docketing Legal Assistant-Intellectual Property

   Provided extensive research, database management and legal support for a large division of an international trucking company; primary focus on supporting new engine invention and trademark processes.

   Spearheaded efforts to transition department from mainly paper documentation to a digital fxxxxxxing system; identified appropriate business systems solutions, and oversaw implementation and migration.
Oversaw appropriate fxxxxxxings and documentation of the organizations intellectual property assets; established standardized docketing procedures, prepared invention disclosures, patent documents, and maintained US and foreign patent applications.

   Created and implemented a highly effective, cost efficient system to maintain patent portfolio; interacted extensively with IP Legal Research and 3rd party interests to oversee process from inception to completion.

 

Cowlin, Naughton, Curran & Coppedge, Chrystal Lake, Xxxxxx...........................................................................2004

Legal Assistant-Corporate/Real Estate/Estate Planning

   Established standardized and streamlined procedures to effectively manage fxxxxxxing of legal documents; including fxxxxxxing and maintenance of corporations in the State of Xxxxxx.

 

McKee & Butler, P.L.C., Winchester, Virginia................................................................................................. 2002-2003

Legal Secretary-Real Estate and Corporate

   Contributed superior organizational skxxxxxxls and in-depth understanding of commercial real estate transactions to prepare title work, contract and leasing documents, deeds, bank notes and assignments to satisfy the requirements of all parties.

    Effectively prepared Operating Agreements, Articles of Incorporation, Meeting Minutes and Annual Reports; accurately fxxxxxxed required documentation for corporations operating in the State of Virginia.

 

Stay at Home Mother...........................................................................................................................................1995 to 2002

   Devoted these years to raising chxxxxxxdren, household and finance management, and community volunteerism.

 

Hxxxxxxl, Steadman and Simpson, Chicago, Xxxxxx............................................................................................1989 to 1994

Docketing Clerk-Intellectual Property

   Demonstrated sharp workflow prioritization, planning and coordination skxxxxxxls in managing diverse functions ranging from overflow transcription and word processing to relief switchboard operations.

 

 

 

 

(Date)  

 

Mr. (Ms.)

(Company)

(Address 1)

(Address 2)

 

 

Dear Mr. _________________

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on the (date for example, 19^th of February or 3^rd of July).

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. I am very interested in the (name of position) position, and I am convinced now, more than ever, that it is the right job for me.

 

I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for just the sort of challenges and responsibxxxxxxities we discussed.

 

Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am avaxxxxxxable at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.

 

 

Sincerely,           

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

HR/Recruiters Name

Title

Address 1

Address 2

City, State, Zip

Today s Date

 

 

Dear <Name or Title Here>

 

I am very interested in joining an organization such as (name the organization). During my online research, I was very excited to learn about the current opening for a (specify position), and  feel my qualifications and your requirements are a good match. For your review, I have attached my resume for your consideration.

 

 

I am seeking to join a firm or organization that wxxxxxxl utxxxxxxize my 15+ years of combined experience working in Real Estate and Intellectual Property.  In addition to my experienced background, I offer a Bachelor s Degree in Paralegal Studies, as well as an Approved Paralegal Certificate.   

 

 

The attorneys, partners and corporate leaders I have supported wxxxxxxl attest to my dependabxxxxxxity.  I am a focused and self-directed, competent office management professional who takes pride a job well done, from the smallest of tasks to large-scale projects. If you leave me in charge, you can rest assured that it wxxxxxxl be done right.

 

In addition to possessing strong organizational and time management skxxxxxxls, I have exceptional research and follow through when it comes to gathering important information that wxxxxxxl support the development of cases and legal transactions. I am famxxxxxxiar with legal terminology, processes and procedures, as well as creating, streamlining and standardizing processes to maximize efficiencies and contain costs.  Furthermore, I exude a polished and professional demeanor that I feel is very important to maintaining an image that clients expect when retaining a prestigious law firm. 

 

If you feel there is a mutual interest, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to learn more about your company, the requirements of the position, and how my qualifications would be a good fit.

 

 

 

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

 

 

Sincerely,