Airbnb (Contract)
San Francisco,
CA
Paralegal/Project Manager
06/2019 to
03/2020
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Manage all aspects of pre-litigation matters in collaboration with legal team. Attend Small Claims hearings on behalf of Airbnb. Research and investigate user disputes and efficiently summarize factual and statistical data relating to cases. Maintain and update case management, calendaring, litigation hold and other tracking systems.Review legal correspondence and draft internal reports and agreements. Partner with internal and external teams to respond to consumer complaints and demand letters and resolve those matters when possible. Effectively organize and maintain matter files. Identify, collect, and produce records and assist outside counsel in document collection and production for litigation, arbitration, subpoena and other document requests. Assist in gathering information, data and key documents from and interviewing key custodians. Negotiate settlement offers with outside counsel.
Uber Technologies Headquarters
San Francisco,
CA
Assistant Litigation Paralegal (Contract)
06/2018 to
01/2019
Responsibilities
included, but were
not limited to: Supported
the Employment Legal Department managing a high volume of unemployment claims
caseload. Managed service
of process and mail intake along with conducting
background investigation and summarized information and findings. Maintained confidential files and record keeping
systems. Communicated
directly with various unemployment claims agencies. Updated legal library, referenced manuals, and resource materials. Managed day-to-day
calendaring/docketing of case deadlines. Drafted correspondence and assisted in special projects. Participated in training and presentations. Prepared internal reports and
playbooks. Implemented and refined internal processes and development.
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
San Francisco,
CA
Legal Secretary (Contract)
01/2018 to
05/2018
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: Proactively and independently maintained the lawyers' calendars. This included maintaining a calendar of travel, meetings and/or other commitments. Prepared expense reports, made travel arrangements, answered phones, entered attorney's time, etc. E-filed documents in state courts. Maintained physical and electronic files in accordance. Prepared check requests. Provided assistance to other legal assistants and served as a designee for overflow work or provided coverage during another legal assistant(s) absence.
Walt Disney Corporation / LucasFilm
San Francisco,
CA
Legal Affairs Coordinator (Contract)
06/2017 to
10/2017
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: Provided support to
attorneys, paralegal and senior executives in the legal department. Drafted, revised, redlined, distributed
and/or executed various documents.
Created templates and presentations. Manually organized document
binders. Maintained electronic records system. Scheduled and coordinated
calendars. Managed incoming and outgoing mail and filing systems. Organized and
set up conference calls and meetings involving individuals in multiple time
zones. Made travel arrangements for both
domestic and international travel. Prepared and processed expense reports
accurately and in a timely manner. Assisted with other administrative support
responsibilities as needed for the legal team.
Siegel LeWitter Malkani
Oakland,
CA
Legal Secretary (Contract)
11/2016 to
05/2017
Responsibilities included but are not limited to: Filed and e-filed
in State, Federal and Appellate Courts. Prepared documents such as notice of
depositions, subpoenas, charges for NLRB, etc. Prepared, edited, formatted and
proofread complex legal pleadings, briefs, correspondence. Arranged for service and filing
of documents, by mail, fax, overnight delivery, or messenger. Transcribed dictation.
Assisted with trial preparation.
Kaiser National Legal Department (Kaiser Permanente)
Oakland,
CA
Legal Administrative Assistant IV (Contract)
12/2015 to
10/2016
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: Supported the legal
department and provided administrative support and project coordination for the
department head, managers and staff members. Organized and assembled complex
legal and other documents required for briefs, responses to State and Federal
agencies, and subpoenas. Handled sensitive and confidential information.
Answered phones, screened calls, and recorded and relayed messages. Interacted
regularly with visitors and outside vendors. Interacted daily with Kaiser
Permanente employees across multiple business units. Managed multiple calendars;
scheduled and planned meetings. Made travel arrangements for the department
head and other staff as needed. Managed expense reports through KPERS.
Coordinated administrative workflow of the department; made recommendations as
requested. Inputted data and maintained databases and document management
systems; gathered and researched information. Maintained physical and electronic files in accordance. Performed other department specific duties as assigned.
Full Count Eviction Services
Remote,
CA
Legal Case Manager (re-hired)
06/2015 to
12/2015
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: Drafted
complaints, writs of possession, summonses, defaults, posting order requests, memoranda
to set cases for trial, prejudgment claims, and dismissals. Fax Filed documents
with Superior Court; corresponded with civil clerks to obtain unlawful detainer
statuses. Proofread, reviewed and verified work, resolving any errors.
Maintained database of case information and transactions. Organized and
prioritized completion of constant inflow of legal documents. Prioritized and
managed heavy work flow without direct supervision. Calendared trial and
hearing dates. Heavy client contacts via telephone and in person.
FERNS, ADAMS & ASSOCIATES
Walnut Creek,
CA
Litigation Assistant / Post Judgment Coordinator
07/2014 to
06/2015
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: Completed all post-judgment
work on cases handled by the firm. Prepared and executed Abstracts of Judgment,
Writs of execution, bank levies and wage garnishments. Scheduled judgment debtor exams, prepared
liens, subpoenas, bench warrants, and Demand in Escrow letters for title
companies, etc. Handled general paralegal duties such as preparing judicial
council forms, e-filing documents with the courts, legal calendaring, written
and telephonic correspondence with clients, courts, and sheriffs. Updated and maintained physical and
electronic files. Completed billing and time sheets. Performed general office
tasks, including greeting and directing clients/visitors, answering multi-line
telephones and directing calls, copying, faxing, distributing mail, and
maintaining office calendar.
United Airlines (Technical Operations)
San Francisco,
CA
Analyst (Contract)
11/2013 to
05/2014
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: Performed audits of
aircraft records for completeness. Performed quarterly audits of records to
ensure accuracy and integrity of paper vs. electronic files. Fulfilled internal
and external records requests. Provided support for all internal and external
company and Federal agency audits.
Farber&Company Associates, P.C.
Oakland,
CA
Litigation Assistant (Contract)
04/2013 to
07/2013
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: Supported three attorneys in a civil litigation and worker's compensation practice dealing
primarily with professional athletes. Conducted client intakes; prepared and
executed subpoenas for medical records. Prepared and formatted pleadings; filed
documents with the courts. Propounded and responded to discovery. Organized and
maintained client files. Communicated directly with opposing counsel. Prepared
and sent correspondence to opposing counsel and clients. Performed court
research utilizing EAMS. Maintained legal and office calendars. Made travel
arrangements. Performed other administrative tasks, including answering
multiple phone lines, faxing, photo copying, and scanning documents.
The Shepherd Law Group
Oakland,
CA
Paralegal
06/2012 to
04/2013
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: Provided paralegal
support on unlawful detainer and other general
civil matters. Responsibilities
included drafting complaints, writs of possessions, summons, defaults,
"posting order " requests, memo to set case for trial requests,
prejudgment claims, and dismissals. Propounded discovery including special interrogatories,
form interrogatories, admissions, request for production of documents, and inspection
requests. Scheduled inspections for discovery. Maintained legal calendar.
Corresponded with opposing counsel. Organized and maintained case files.
Corresponded with civil clerks and sheriff departments in regard to unlawful
detainer cases, including eviction dates. Frequent in person and telephonic
client contact.
Full Count Eviction Services
Pleasanton,
CA
Legal Processing Clerk / Case Manager
09/2010 to
04/2013
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: Drafting complaints, writs of possession, summons,
defaults, "posting order" requests, memo to set case for trial
requests, prejudgment claims, and dismissals. Fax Filed documents in
Superior Court;
corresponded with civil clerks daily to obtain unlawful detainer statuses.
Proofread, verified, and checked work for completeness and accuracy, resolving
any errors. Maintained database of case information and transactions. Organized
and prioritized completion of constant inflow of legal documents. Prioritized
and managed heavy work flow without direct supervision. Calendared trial and
hearing dates. Heavy client contacts via telephone and in person.