Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
National Association of Legal Assistants
Timeline
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KATHERINE E. BRABBS

CERTIFIED PARALEGAL CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
Oxford, MI - (260) 241-7756 - katieliz.allan@gmail.com,MI

Summary

Organized and efficient Contract Administrator/Paralegal supporting corporate level officers and senior management personnel with demonstrated expertise in reviewing and revising subcontracts, change orders, purchase orders and rental agreements, with the goal of minimizing risk of loss for Company. Prioritize projects and multitask effectively to achieve project goals. A methodical and detail-oriented team player with strong analytical and negotiation skills. Reliable with a good work ethic, committed to working collaboratively with branch offices and sales departments - sole administrator currently servicing 15 branches. Reports directly to CFO, COO and CEO.

Work History

Contract Administrator/Paralegal

MERSINO DEWATERING, LLC
Auburn Hills, MI
04.2022 - Current
  • Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for terms and conditions, reviewed and revised utilizing redlines and alternate language.
  • Oversaw contracts for fifteen different departments using both manual and automated strategies.
  • Streamlined operations by developing and implementing improved contract management processes.
  • Negotiated and reviewed contracts to protect company interests.
  • Assessed risks inherent in contract changes and potential impacts, informing management in detail of concerns to avoid liabilities.
  • Negotiated over $25,000,000 in subcontracts to-date.
  • Developed training materials to unify contract management processes and procedures.
  • Built and managed processes for tracking and monitoring department performance.

Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal

OLSMAN MacKENZIE PEACOCK & WILLIAMS
Berkley, MI
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • All aspects of running medical malpractice practice cases
  • Also worked on the Midland Michigan flooding suits, filing in three separate courts, for an estimated sum of $12,000,000.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Used company software and spreadsheets to track data and calculate information such as potential damages.
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.
  • Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Paralegal

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Charleston, SC
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Large transcontinental law firm supporting three partners and management of their estate administration/trust administration/tax and litigation files.
  • Excellent client relationships. Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel regarding case updates.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread pleadings and various documents for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Emery Collegiate Institute
Toronto, Ontario CANADA
05.2001 -

No Degree - Psychology

Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN
05.2001 -

Paralegal Certificate - Certified Paralegal

American Institute For Paralegal Studies
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2001 -

Skills

Change orders

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Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop contract tracking spreadsheets.
  • Reviewed and updated standard sales and rental agreements.
  • Publication in Mersino's newsletter regarding basic understanding of contracts.
  • Negotiated over 25M in subcontractors in 2022.

Affiliations

National Association of Legal Assistants

National Association of Legal Assistants

NALA provides continuing education and professional development opportunities designed to advance paralegals and legal professionals in their careers and further connects members with their peers across the nation.

Timeline

Contract Administrator/Paralegal

MERSINO DEWATERING, LLC
04.2022 - Current

Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal

OLSMAN MacKENZIE PEACOCK & WILLIAMS
10.2020 - 01.2022

Paralegal

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
09.2018 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Emery Collegiate Institute
05.2001 -

No Degree - Psychology

Purdue University - North Central
05.2001 -

Paralegal Certificate - Certified Paralegal

American Institute For Paralegal Studies
05.2001 -

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KATHERINE E. BRABBSCERTIFIED PARALEGAL CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR