Patrice Duncan

• Built and managed a boutique salon business with 100+ clients, a full booking calendar, and high client satisfaction.

• Oversaw all business operations including appointment systems, payment processing, compliance, and customer service.

• Implemented automated workflows to manage scheduling, inventory, and financial tracking with minimal overhead.

• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

• Drafted motions, interrogatories, discovery responses, and legal correspondence with precision and speed.

• Managed legal research, tracked court deadlines, and prepared comprehensive case files for hearings and trials.

• Fielded sensitive client calls and emails, ensuring consistent communication and timely response to legal matters.

• Created and managed electronic filing systems for legal documents including motions, pleadings, and client communications.

• Supported multiple attorneys with deposition prep, discovery tracking, and internal file audits.

• Handled corporate license verifications and liaised with professional regulatory boards.

• Managed daily operations of a solo practice including scheduling, file organization, and court preparation.

• Prepared legal documents and communicated with clients regarding case status and deliverables.

• Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.

• Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.

• Filed court documents via CaseFileXpress and coordinated attorney calendars across multiple court systems.

• Interacted with court clerks and ensured time-sensitive documents met all jurisdictional filing standards.

• Prepared and submitted patent filings through USPTO.

• Managed docketing deadlines and Office Actions.

• Maintained accurate client records, drafted billing memos, and coordinated with inventors and foreign counsel.