Thomas J. Barry
New York,NY
Summary
I am a professional with a strong background in paralegal support, with expertise in E-discovery, legal research, document management, and case preparation. I offer effective team collaboration and adaptability and am focused on achieving results. I also have strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
03.2012 - Current
- Contribute to the PCAOB's mission by performing factual and legal research.
- Process and assist with review of incoming and outgoing legal document productions utilizing legal software applications.
- Enhance Investigative document reviews and productions by enhancing education on e-discovery techniques
- Enhance case investigation and litigation efficiency by organizing and maintaining a comprehensive digital filing system for legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Coordinate with other Divisions of the PCAOB to provide and obtain relevant information related to investigations.
- Coordinate with Federal Agencies regarding investigations and sharing documents when requested.
- Provide support to other investigative teams when necessary.
- Reduce attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Cite-check, Shepardize, edit, and proofread Board and legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintain an accurate calendar of deadlines and litigation filings.
- Help attorneys prepare for Testimony and PCAOB Hearings by creating and organizing exhibits.
- Attend PCAOB Investigative Testimony and PCAOB Hearings and provide support by creating additional exhibits and greeting respondents.
Paralegal
Jones Day
04.2005 - 03.2012
- Assisted attorneys by Cite-checking, Shepardizing, editing, and proofreading legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Helped attorneys prepare for depositions and trial by organizing exhibits and coordinating with vendors.
- Assisted with document review utilizing legal software applications.
- Provided in-person support at trial and during depositions.
- Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.
Project Assistant
Latham & Watkins
08.2003 - 04.2005
- Researched and analyzed data to support project-related decisions.
- Provided assistance with preparation of exhibits for testimony and trial.
- Assisted with document review by identifying privileged documents.
- Assisted with the processing of incoming production documents and the preparation of outgoing production documents.
- Assisted with in-person filing with local courts.
Education
Certificate in Paralegal Studies - Civil Litigation
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL08-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Art
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2000
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- E-Discovery
- Relativity
- Summation
- Concordance
- LexisNexis
- WestLaw
- Pacer
- CaseMap
- Trial Director
- FileVine
- SharePoint
Timeline
Paralegal
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
03.2012 - Current
Paralegal
Jones Day
04.2005 - 03.2012
Project Assistant
Latham & Watkins
08.2003 - 04.2005
Certificate in Paralegal Studies - Civil Litigation
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Art
DePaul University
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