Denise Williams
Independence,USA
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Summary
Highly motivated and innovative paralegal with a comprehensive background and over 25 years of experience in many fields of law, including personal injury, automotive liability, insurance defense, corporate, finance and banking, contracts, labor and employment, and intellectual property (patents, trademarks, prosecution and litigation). Ability to manage large case load while working under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Extremely versatile and able to quickly master new skills and technologies. Eager to take on new tasks and responsibilities. Recognized as a dynamic and creative, solutions focused team player whom others enjoy working with. Reputation for integrity, analytical thinking and work ethic. Motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Yellow Corporation
07.2017 - 12.2022
- Support a wide variety of legal tasks including litigation, large loss bodily injury and property damage matters, various contracts and employment policies.
- Issue and manage equipment legal holds, litigation holds and preservation notices.
- Research and respond to violations, citations and lawsuits.
- Assist in obtaining equipment and facility licenses and authorities in the US and Canada.
- Significant contact with corporate executives, outside counsel, third-party administrators and government agencies.
- Manage intellectual property trademark prosecution, renewal, infringement and litigation processes.
- Work with key players on investigation and coordination of large loss matters.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Paralegal
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
05.2013 - 07.2017
- Involved in all aspects of litigation support including research, factual investigation, preparation and service of subpoenas, scheduling depositions, document management and trial preparation.
- Draft legal documents including answers to complaints, responses to discovery demands, affirmative discovery requests; “golden rule” letters, motions, correspondence, notices, agreements, stipulations, settlement releases, authorizations, contracts and affidavits.
- Responsible for processing collecting, organizing, summarizing and evaluating Subpoenas and FOIA requests to obtain records from a variety of agencies.
- Maintain, manage and adhere to local rules, docket and client specific deadlines for more than 60 premise liability and auto liability matters in venues throughout the United States.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
10.1997 - 04.2013
- Serve as liaison between clients, corporate executives, outside counsel, third-party administrators, court administrators, court clerks and all levels of corporate personnel.
- Responsible for processing, collecting, organizing, summarizing and evaluating Subpoenas and FOIA requests to obtain records from a variety of agencies.
- Responsible for processing collecting, organizing, summarizing and evaluating requests to employers, insurance providers, workers’ compensation providers, cellular service providers, Internal Revenue Service, and medical providers.
- Intellectual Property patent and trademark prosecution and litigation support.
- Executive assistant level support to the Head of Corporate Finance and Banking division.
- Perform fundamental corporate law tasks to include drafting corporate documents including employment contracts, articles of incorporation, merger agreements, stock certificates, financial statements and other reports as required by the SEC.
- Maintain and manage highly privileged materials such as firm budgets, performance reviews, disciplinary actions and compensation information.
- Coordinate and budgeted internal and external meetings and team building events.
- Streamlined legal processes by drafting and proofreading documents, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Contributed to effective team collaboration through excellent communication skills and adaptability in diverse working environments.
- Safeguarded confidential information with strict adherence to privacy policies and professional discretion.
- Increased productivity by anticipating attorney needs and providing proactive support in various administrative tasks.
- Screened phone calls to effectively handle less important inquiries and keep senior staff free for more important matters.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Paralegal Practice
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MissouriSkills
- Verbal & Written Communications
- Legal writing
- Research & Investigation
- Analytical Thinking
- Technical Expertise
- Project Management
- File and records management
- Risk management
- Contract review
- Subpoena coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
Affiliations
2006-Present Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Work Availability
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Timeline
Paralegal
Yellow Corporation
07.2017 - 12.2022
Paralegal
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
05.2013 - 07.2017
Legal Administrative Assistant
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
10.1997 - 04.2013
Associate in Applied Science - Paralegal Practice
Metropolitan Community College