Mosa M. Mathurin
St. Croix,United States
Summary
Highly experienced legal professional with over 20 years of progressive responsibility supporting government agencies and law firms. Proven expertise in legal operations, contract lifecycle management, budgeting, legal technology, e-discovery support, litigation management, and outside counsel coordination. Demonstrated ability to design efficient processes, manage legal spending, support compliance initiatives, and serve as a strategic partner to attorneys, executives, and external stakeholders.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
09.2020 - Current
- Serve as a key contributor to legal operations supporting executive leadership, attorneys, procurement officials, and external vendors within a large government agency.
- Manage the full contract lifecycle for contracts totaling $15M+, including drafting, negotiation support, compliance review, execution, amendments, renewals, and closeout
- Advise the Director and executive team through monthly legal operations briefings on contract status, procurement strategy, risk exposure, and compliance requirements
- Develop and maintain budget tracking and spend-control tools using Excel to support legislative budget hearings and financial oversight
- Lead coordination with outside agencies, vendors, and stakeholders, ensuring adherence to government regulations and procurement guidelines
- Draft and manage RFPs, justification letters, transmittals, and contract documents for attorney and executive review
- Oversee execution and performance monitoring of 50+ active contracts, ensuring timely deliverables and compliance with contractual obligations
- Conduct cost and price analyses, obtain vendor quotes, and support negotiation strategy
- Maintain centralized contract and records management systems, ensuring document integrity, confidentiality, and accessibility
- Support litigation and compliance matters by drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
- Coordinate and support e-discovery efforts, document production, and court filings
- E-file pleadings in the Superior and District Courts of the Virgin Islands
- Prepare attorneys for hearings, status conferences, and evidentiary proceedings related to the Consent Decree
Paralegal/Legal Administrator
Law Office of Jessica Taylor, PLLC
San Antonio, Texas
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided legal operations, administrative, and litigation support for a busy civil practice.
- Managed day-to-day legal operations, including calendaring, billing support, document management, and workflow coordination
- Drafted pleadings, discovery, motions, settlement agreements, releases, and dismissals
- Filed pleadings in Texas State and Federal Courts
- Coordinated client communications and assisted with discovery responses
- Tracked settlement documentation and receivables, supporting financial operations
- Trained and supervised new staff, ensuring consistent procedures and compliance
- Supported attorney meetings, mediations, depositions, and hearings
Paralegal
Law Office of Trudy Fenster, P.C.
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Drafted legal documents, discovery, and correspondence
- Conducted client intake and witness interviews
- Filed pleadings in the District and Superior Courts of the Virgin Islands
- Managed calendars, deadlines, and document organization
Paralegal
Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
08.2013 - 04.2017
- Supported agency-wide legal operations involving litigation, contracts, and regulatory compliance
- Conducted legal research related to statutes, regulations, and agency governance
- Prepared pleadings and filings for District and Supreme Courts of the Virgin Islands
- Assisted with contract review, amendments, renewals, and compliance tracking
- Coordinated meetings and liaised with internal departments and external stakeholders
- Conducted cost analyses and supported procurement negotiations
Paralegal
Law Offices of Diane M. Russell, P.C.
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Prepared and filed pleadings in Superior and Supreme Courts
- Managed discovery responses and client communications
- Maintained organized electronic and physical case files
Paralegal/Office Manager
Law Offices of Pamela Colon, LLC
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
05.2003 - 09.2012
- Managed office operations, billing vouchers, and court filings across multiple jurisdictions
- Supervised and trained support staff
- Prepared trial exhibits, briefs, evidence indices, and hearing materials
- Coordinated attorney travel, scheduling, and court appearances
- Supported settlement negotiations and mediation preparation
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA10.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA10-2012
Skills
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Legal Budgeting & Spend Tracking
- Outside Counsel Coordination
- Legal Technology & Process Improvement
- E-Discovery Support
- Litigation & Case Management
- Regulatory & Government Compliance
- Procurement
- Request for Proposals
- Vendor Management
- Legal Research
- Early Case Assessment
- Court Filings
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- LexisNexis
- Westlaw
- Fastcase
Professional Membership And Certification
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), Advanced Paralegal - E-Discovery, Trial Practice, and Contract Management, 2017
Timeline
Paralegal
Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections
09.2020 - Current
Paralegal/Legal Administrator
Law Office of Jessica Taylor, PLLC
07.2018 - 07.2020
Paralegal
Law Office of Trudy Fenster, P.C.
06.2017 - 01.2018
Paralegal
Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority
08.2013 - 04.2017
Paralegal
Law Offices of Diane M. Russell, P.C.
10.2012 - 08.2013
Paralegal/Office Manager
Law Offices of Pamela Colon, LLC
05.2003 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Ashworth College