Cynthia Witt
Paralegal
Rock Island,IL
Summary
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
04.2020 - 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
05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
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
- Process Management
- Customer Inquiries
- Workflow Processes
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
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsCareer advancementTimeline
Legal Process Administrator II-Global IP Services - Deere & Company World Headquarters
04.2020 - Current
Legal Process Administrator - Compliance - Deere & Company World Headquarters
01.2019 - 04.2020
Paralegal - Contingent Worker/Deere & Co - Revolution Technologies
06.2016 - 01.2019
Kaplan University - Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
University of Northern Iowa - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- National Federation of Paralegals Association - Registered Paralegal
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