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Ilyssa Williams

Garland,TX

Summary

Legal professional with comprehensive background in legal research, document management, and case preparation. Known for strong commitment to team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes in high-stakes environments. Adept at navigating changing priorities and supporting colleagues with keen attention to detail and unwavering reliability. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Paralegal, Litigation and Employment

FedEx Office
04.2024 - Current
  • Orchestrated internal investigation meetings with legal and HR to support case resolutions and documentation accuracy.
  • Liaised with federal agencies including the FBI, DEA, and other government officials in response to subpoenas and legal inquiries.
  • Executed and delivered surveillance footage and sensitive legal documentation under strict compliance standards.
  • Perform legal research, analysis and summary of complex reports for review by an attorney
  • Coordinates and supervises the preparation of legal documents and coordinates with the attorneys in representation of the corporation
  • Drafts complex legal documents and correspondence for review and approval by attorneys.
  • Provides timely responses to requesting departments and assists outside counsel as requested.
  • Maintains activity log to ensure prompt action by the appropriate corporate department.
  • Assists attorneys in planning, organizing, coordinating and tracking programs and projects associated with various legal matters.
  • Works with all departments in the corporation to ensure timely handling and completion of the company’s legal activities.


Senior Legal Assistant

Hudson Advisors
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Experience with KYC (Know Your Customer) and financial transactions (multimillion dollar funding memos)
  • Excellent communicator when it comes to dealing with third-party vendors (US Bank, Citibank, Morgan Stanley, Fannie Mae) when it comes to tracking crucial documents and providing deliverables in a their timely deadlines.
  • Experience with the formation of business entities, LLCs, and tracking entity structures.
  • Tracked litigation matter and corresponded with outside counsel
  • Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
  • Leveraged Sharepoint and SalesForce skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.

Compliance Paralegal/Contract Compliance Manager

General Information Services
02.2016 - 04.2020
  • Under the direction of the General Counsel, I research and analyze law sources to prepare compliance guidelines for the company and its clients
  • Analyze law sources such as statutes, regulations, regulatory decisions, court cases, and industry standards
  • Conduct regular internal and external audits in accordance with GIS's compliance auditing and monitoring program
  • Assist in the further development and management of the operational compliance metrics and reporting program to enhance compliance and quality control
  • Prepare legislative updates and summaries of legislation
  • Maintain and update compliance documentation
  • Identify, analyze, and summarize legal requirements related to background screening and related processes in various industries in a way that is comparable from state to state
  • Maintain contract repository for contract modifications and critical correspondence
  • Prepares, organizes, and maintains contract records (NDA, SSA, SOW, ESA) and files documenting contract performance and compliance
  • Coordinate internal review by all affected stakeholders and obtain internal and external signatures in accordance with the company's approval and execution procedures.

Paralegal for Dallas Independent School District

Bridgework Partners, LLC
05.2015 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for managing a high volume of Open Record Requests ranging from citizens (teachers, parents, vendors) to the Media (Dallas Morning News, Channel 8 News, ESPN, etc.)
  • Accurately enter the Public Information Requests into the company's Microsoft Access database
  • Collaborate with multiple internal departments regarding responsive documents and document retention
  • Compose various letters for requestors regarding their Public Information Request (i.e
  • Acknowledgement letter, Attorney General Request letter, and Final letter)
  • Carefully review documents and redact case-sensitive documentation for attorneys
  • Ensured confidentiality of personal information through strict compliance with FERPA requirements (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).

Paralegal [Legal Consultant/Hearing Representative]

Binder and Binder Social Security Disability Advocates
06.2010 - 04.2015
  • Provides direct representation throughout the United States before Administrative Law Judges
  • Schedule appointments with claimants and prepare them with questions that will be used in the hearing
  • Examine hearing or non-hearing case files and provide directives to caseworkers to further develop the case
  • Research federal policies and regulations, subsequently applying relevant areas of law to individual cases
  • Maintain contact with clients through phone, letters, or email regarding the status of their cases (hearing status or post hearing status)
  • Provide assistance to clients by writing subpoena letters (for medical records) or Dire Need letter to the Judge
  • Compose pre-hearing briefs on behalf of the claimant to the Administrative Law Judge to address their disability case
  • Draft post hearings briefs to argue against Vocational Expert's testimony or summarize new medical evidence that enhances client's disability case
  • Analyze unfavorable decisions from the Administrative Law Judge decisions for errors and write Appeals Council briefs on behalf of the claimant
  • Advise and consult clients on legal procedure and government benefits of entitlement when they win their cases
  • Ensured confidentiality of medicolegal information through strict compliance with HIPAA requirements and the Rules of Conduct and Standards of Responsibility for Representatives (20 C.F.R
  • 404.1740).

Legal Intern

Dallas County Public Defender's Office
05.2007 - 08.2007
  • Organized client's files in alphabetical order
  • Assisted lawyer with Jury duty selection
  • Provided instructions towards clients for what to sign in Plea Bargain
  • Ensure completion of all the papers signed and notarized before court cases.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History And Sociology

Southern Methodist University
05-2009

Certified Paralegal - Certified Paralegal

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
11-2024

Skills

  • Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Internet
  • Language: French (2 years of education)
  • Public Speaking: Motivational Speaking Engagements (to High School audiences)
  • Legal Research, Legal Assistance, and Legal Writing
  • Customer Service
  • Court Experience
  • Sharepoint and DocuSign
  • Document Review
  • Legal Compliance
  • Corporate Law
  • Microsoft Office
  • Project Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Client Communication
  • Writing and Editing
  • Notary public certification
  • Client communication

Activities

  • SMU Women's Track and Cross Country Team Member (2004-2009)
  • Two times NCAA 800 meter finalist in 800 meter dash
  • Three times All Conference USA Indoor track 800 meter dash
  • Five time All Conference USA Outdoor track 800 meters and 4x4
  • Member of 2008 Conference USA Cross Country Champion team
  • Third Team All Conference Team Cross Country 2008
  • 5A Texas State Track and Field High school Champion 800m 2004

Accomplishments

  • Direct Monthly Online Film Festival (January 3, 2023) Audience Choice Winner "It Was a Great Day"
  • SMU Women’s Track and Cross Country Team Member (2004-2009)
  • Two times NCAA 800 meter finalist in 800 meter dash
  • Three times All Conference USA Indoor track 800 meter dash
  • Five time All Conference USA Outdoor track 800 meters and 4x4
  • Member of 2008 Conference USA Cross Country Champion team
  • Third Team All Conference Team Cross Country 2008
  • 5A Texas State Track and Field High school Champion 800m 2004

Affiliations

Runner

Film Screenwriter

Director

Actress

Languages

French
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Paralegal, Litigation and Employment

FedEx Office
04.2024 - Current

Senior Legal Assistant

Hudson Advisors
03.2021 - 01.2024

Compliance Paralegal/Contract Compliance Manager

General Information Services
02.2016 - 04.2020

Paralegal for Dallas Independent School District

Bridgework Partners, LLC
05.2015 - 01.2016

Paralegal [Legal Consultant/Hearing Representative]

Binder and Binder Social Security Disability Advocates
06.2010 - 04.2015

Legal Intern

Dallas County Public Defender's Office
05.2007 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Arts - History And Sociology

Southern Methodist University

Certified Paralegal - Certified Paralegal

Southern Methodist University

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