Detail-oriented Paralegal/Legal Process Administrator offering excellent problem-solving and research skills. Collaborative team player with effective communication abilities in both one-on-one and group settings. Known for providing timely completion of projects and delivering accurate information.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Process Administrator II-Global IP Services
Deere & Company World Headquarters
Moline, IL
01.2019 - Current
Designed test plans to validate newly implemented processes or changes to existing ones.
Prepared documents for application to the USPTO.
Efficiently coordinated timelines and essential paperwork with outside counsel for USPTO patent applications.
Recommended strategies for streamlining organizational operations through improved process design.
Assisted with office tasks during peak periods and employee absences.
Analyzed internal processes and suggested procedural changes to enhance operations and align with global office standards.
Managed paper or electronic filing systems by recording information, updating paperwork and maintaining documents.
Legal Process Administrator - Compliance
Deere & Company World Headquarters
Moline, IL
01.2019 - 04.2020
Performed quality assurance checks on contracts submitted through the Total Contract Management (TCM) database. Completed projects before delivery to customers.
Assisted Supply Base Managers and TCM users in resolving process-related issues by delivering expert technical assistance.
Drafted detailed reports summarizing process performance metrics.
Reconciled invoices from outside counsel submitted through the Onit invoicing system.
Worked with a third party to perform due diligence reports on prospective Deere dealers outside the US.
Paralegal - Contingent Worker/Deere & Co
Revolution Technologies
Melbourne, FL
06.2016 - 01.2019
Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
Assisted three attorneys covering Anti-bribery law, FCPA, and Export Controls, and Corporate Compliance.
Submitted applications to OFAC for a license to export to other countries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05-1992
Skills
Seven years in a legal environment and law firm
Experience with Lexis Nexis and DocuSign
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Documentation Management
Workflow Management
Business Correspondence
Certification
National Federation of Paralegals Association - Registered Paralegal
Affiliations
Member of the Team Enrichment Council
Participated in the United Way Day of Caring for 5 years as well as other volunteer activities.
Member of the Recognition Committee in the Global Law Services Group
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Process Administrator II-Global IP Services
Deere & Company World Headquarters
01.2019 - Current
Legal Process Administrator - Compliance
Deere & Company World Headquarters
01.2019 - 04.2020
Paralegal - Contingent Worker/Deere & Co
Revolution Technologies
06.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Northern Iowa
National Federation of Paralegals Association - Registered Paralegal
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