Detail-oriented professional seeking a Paralegal position to enhance legal operations. Expertise in managing financial transactions, maintaining compliance, and providing exceptional client support in a fast-paced legal environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Prosecution Specialist/ Docketing Specialist
Studebaker & Brackett PLLC
06.2025 - 09.2026
Review, prepare, and electronically file amendments and other patent documents with the USPTO through Patent Center
Process and docket incoming correspondence from the USPTO
Prepared and distributed daily, weekly, and customized docket reports to ensure timely updates for team and clients.
Entered new patent and trademark matters into IP Manager docketing system to maintain accurate and organized records.
Review and delegate USPTO and client correspondence to appropriate team members for timely action
Communicate directly with clients to resolve filing issues and respond to inquiries.
Prepared and forwarded client correspondence regarding filings to keep clients informed and engaged throughout the process.
Prepare invoices and provide clients with filing confirmations and related documents
Maintain and organized legal and financial records related to intellectual property transactions.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Accounting Clerk II / Team Lead
Riva Solutions Inc.
07.2017 - 02.2025
Managed and processed financial transactions related to patent and trademark applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Screened and directed customer inquiries on legal fees, patent and trademark procedures, and financial transactions via phone and email, enhancing client understanding and satisfaction.
Maintained and organized legal and financial records for intellectual property transactions, contributing to improved accessibility and compliance.
Supervised and trained team members, ensuring adherence to compliance regulations.
Assisted in preparing reports and tracking financial transactions for USPTO clients, ensuring accurate financial oversight and timely information delivery.
Provided administrative support, including document review, data entry, and file management.
Education
Criminology
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
09-2026
Paralegal Certification - Paralegal Studies
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
04-2025
High School -
Robert E. Lee High School
Springfield, VA
06-2016
Skills
Docketing procedures
Proficient in IP Manager
Legal research
Document preparation
Case & Client Management
Financial management
Financial Oversight
Proficient in Westlaw
Proficient in lexisNexis
Software proficiency
Administrative support
Organizational skills
LANGUAGES
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Timeline
Prosecution Specialist/ Docketing Specialist
Studebaker & Brackett PLLC
06.2025 - 09.2026
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Accounting Clerk II / Team Lead