Kara Derivois
Las Vegas,NV
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transactional Paralegal
Venetian Las Vegas Gaming, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
12.2019 - 09.2024
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Prepared legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs and other correspondence in accordance with established procedures.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Created templates for new contracts based on standard industry practices.
- Drafted amendments to existing contracts as needed.
- Collaborated with procurement team members to ensure goods were delivered according to agreed upon timelines.
Paralegal
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
Las Vegas, NV
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Developed standard forms of contracts for use in business transactions.
- Negotiated contractual language with vendors or customers.
- Coordinated the execution of contracts between multiple parties involved in a transaction.
- Drafted amendments to existing contracts when necessary.
- Analyzed contractual terms and conditions in order to identify potential risks or liabilities.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel both internally and externally.
- Reviewed and monitored contracts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policy.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders involved in the contracting process.
- Drafted legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda.
- Managed contract intake and review for large vendor agreements.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
Legal Assistant
The Venetian Casino Resort
Las Vegas, NV
04.2005 - 04.2019
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Legal Studies
National Paralegal College
Phoenix, AZ02-2019
Skills
- Legal document preparation
- Contract negotiation
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Contract drafting
Certification
- Member, NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants)
- Former Certified Paralegal (2019-2024)
Timeline
Transactional Paralegal
Venetian Las Vegas Gaming, LLC
12.2019 - 09.2024
Paralegal
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
04.2019 - 12.2020
Legal Assistant
The Venetian Casino Resort
04.2005 - 04.2019
Paralegal Certificate - Legal Studies
National Paralegal College
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