Natalya R. Diamond
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Legal professional with 20 years of experience across multiple practice areas and Certified Paralegal designation. Proven expertise in case management, problem-solving, and client engagement. Demonstrated ability to thrive in complex team environments while maintaining high productivity and attention to detail. Adaptable and resourceful in addressing unexpected challenges and tasks.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal
W.R. Grace & Co.
Columbia , MD
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct patent searches and analyzed prior art to support legal team's case strategies.
- Assist in preparing and filing trademark applications with the USPTO.
- Manage document organization and retrieval for intellectual property cases.
- Review corporate documents, including contracts, licenses, and assignments to ensure compliance with IP laws and mitigate risks.
- Organize files related to intellectual property matters for team record.
- Maintain intellectual property docket system to track all the deadlines.
- Correspond with clients and attorneys regarding IP matters to facilitate communication and streamline processes.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings and hearings.
- Provide research support on emerging trends in intellectual property law.
- Update team databases with new IP information including patents, trademarks, copyrights.
- Create spreadsheets summarizing client portfolios of intellectual property assets.
Litigation Paralegal
TROUTMAN PEPPER LLP
Washington, D.C.
01.2018 - 09.2025
- Conducted pre-claim investigation, legal research, and case assessments. Initiate conflict checks.
- Facilitated regular meetings with lead attorneys to prepare monthly status reports for clients.
- Prepared a new matter analysis for the litigation and docketing team. Entered data into tracking systems. Use of client query tools/apps to collect documents or data for production.
- Maintained matter docketing to run docket reports for the upcoming deadlines.
- Drafted pleadings, discovery, motions, and appellate documents.
- Reviewed discovery requests to search, organize, and draft responses, including document productions.
- Prepared exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
- Analyzed matter details to prepare case settlement agreements and case assessments.
- Proofread, edited, and reviewed the legal brief and motions in preparation for electronic filing.
- Managed all electronic court filings to ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
- Communicated with the clerk's offices at federal and state appellate courts.
- Compiled summaries of matter details to support preparation of monthly reports for clients.
- Managed mailing of filed documents to opposing counsel and other parties, ensuring accurate proof of service.
Loss Mitigation Legal Specialist
CAPITAL ONE (SECONDMENT)
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted thorough investigations of accounts and mitigating factors by processing new matter assignments, including answers and motions, ensuring all relevant details were considered.
- Oversaw foreclosure conflict waivers, arbitration, and discovery requests to facilitate smooth legal processes.
- Analyzed and process interpleader/notices of surplus funds.
- Coordinated case management and document reviews for Fraud Section, ensuring timely handling of case assignments.
- Assistance with Appellate cases.
LPA/IP Paralegal
DENTONS US LLP
Washington, D.C.
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Supported International Trade litigation team and attorneys in antidumping and countervailing duties, Section 337, foreign and WTO cases, customs, export controls, and trade sanctions, facilitating seamless case management.
- Filed PCT applications and US domestic and national phase application. Prepared e-filing of office action responses, information disclosure statements, petitions, issue fees, and other patent prosecution documents.
- Monitored compliance with international regulations, including trade laws and environmental agreements.
- Monitored changes in international laws that could impact ongoing cases.
- Conducted research on international treaties, laws, and precedents.
- Analyzed foreign legal systems and provide summaries for attorneys.
- Drafted legal documents such as contracts, affidavits, and court filings for international use.
- Translated legal documents to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Organized case files and evidence for international litigation.
- Coordinated cross-border communication with clients and legal professionals, enhancing collaboration and information exchange.
- Prepared and sent client correspondence, and worked with timekeepers to review work and ensure docketing deadlines are met.
- Maintained confidentiality and handled sensitive information with discretion.
- Met billable hour’s expectations and adhered to best practices for daily time entry.
Litigation Assistant
FISH & RICHARDSON P.C.
Washington, D.C.
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Supported legal strategies by participating in trial proceedings.
- Drafted Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and correspondence for court preparation.
- Maintained client documents, conducted legal research, and organized evidence for depositions and trials.
- Assisted with trial preparation by organizing index exhibits, preparing trial and deposition binders, and managing document-intensive files.
- Prepared, finalized and filed documents in US Patent Office.
- Created demonstratives and prepared exhibits to effectively support depositions and hearings.
- Assisted in depositions, witness preparation, and research.
- Managed project by creating tasks list for completion, including docketing deadlines.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Civil Engineering
Lviv Polytechnic Technologies University
UkraineSkills
- Appellate practice
- Client financial services
- Patent; Intellectual property practice
- Insurance defense
- Litigation management
- Discovery and pleadings
- Subpoena preparation
- Factual and legal research
- Public records examination
- Legislative and administrative monitoring
- Online research tools
- LexisNexis and Westlaw expertise
- PACER and CM/ECF navigation
- E-discovery software proficiency
- Trial preparation and logistics
- Witness file management
- Exhibit organization and trial setup
- Timekeeping and expense reporting applications
- Legal billing processes
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Professional
Certification
Paralegal Certificate
Timeline
Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal
W.R. Grace & Co.
09.2025 - Current
Loss Mitigation Legal Specialist
CAPITAL ONE (SECONDMENT)
01.2024 - 09.2024
Litigation Paralegal
TROUTMAN PEPPER LLP
01.2018 - 09.2025
LPA/IP Paralegal
DENTONS US LLP
01.2013 - 01.2018
Litigation Assistant
FISH & RICHARDSON P.C.
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor Degree - Civil Engineering
Lviv Polytechnic Technologies University