Flordeliza Finuliar
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Manteca,CA
Summary
Highly competent and outgoing individual with a strong background in administrative roles within fast-paced, high-volume environments. Excellent organizational and time-management skills for handling multiple concurrent assignments and responsibilities. Exceptional customer service and communication abilities, interacting effectively with individuals of all levels, backgrounds, personalities, and temperaments. Motivated to expand knowledge in new areas and take on additional responsibilities. Thrives independently and as a valuable contributor to highly productive teams. Proficient in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and proprietary databases, as well as general office equipment including faxes, copiers, multi-phone lines, and standard office systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patent Prosecution Secretary
WILSON, SONSINI, GOODRICH & ROSATI
Palo Alto, CA
9 2007 - 3 2009
- Supported Associate and Scientific Advisor: responsible for all U.S
- Patent filings; prepared reporting letters to clients through email/U.S
- Mail; downloaded patents for attorney/advisor review; filed all domestic filings through USPTO website (e-file); met regularly with attorney/advisor and reviewed docket prepared from CPI
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed sensitive and confidential information with discretion, upholding integrity of executive communications.
Executive Administrative Assistant
RENOVIS, INC.
02.2007 - 09.2007
- Supported VP of Legal Affairs: responsible for maintaining and providing contracts to internal and external clients; updating agreements database
- Supported Senior Director of Intellectual Property: responsible for maintaining patent files through Foundation IP; corresponding with outside counsel through email, telephone, fax and letter regarding status of cases; assisting with travel plans, meetings, business expenses
- Supported Senior Director of Corporate Development: responsible for payment of annual, royalty and other fees regarding agreements with Renovis and maintaining such databases; assisting with all aspects of travel plans and meetings
- Supported CEO of Renovis: assisted whenever Executive Assistant was not available
Patent Specialist/Paralegal
INCYTE CORP.
Palo Alto, CA
10.2001 - 04.2004
- Provided administrative support to patent attorneys, agents and writers which are engaged in extensive United States and Foreign patent prosecution
- Responsible for all phases of preparation, organization and maintenance of United States and Foreign patent applications, amendments, notice of appeal, preparing appeal briefs and sequence listings on CD, etc.
- Responsible for any administrative tasks as needed (i.e., following attorney/agent dockets, correspondence)
- Provided back-up for specialists and senior specialists as required
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, California 09.2008 - 12.2011
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
DeAnza Community College
Cupertino, California 09.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
Administrative Support
Time management abilities
Excellent Communication
Multitasking
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Adaptability and Flexibility
Multitasking Abilities
Organizational Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Fast Learner
Travel Arrangements
File systems management
Complex Problem-Solving
Confidentiality understanding
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
California State University, East Bay
09.2008 - 12.2011
Executive Administrative Assistant
RENOVIS, INC.
02.2007 - 09.2007
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
DeAnza Community College
09.2006 - 05.2008
Patent Specialist/Paralegal
INCYTE CORP.
10.2001 - 04.2004
Patent Prosecution Secretary
WILSON, SONSINI, GOODRICH & ROSATI
9 2007 - 3 2009
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