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Tracy Burns

Bothell,WA

Summary

Dedicated legal professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced paralegal with over 10 years of experience in intellectual property patents. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Microsoft
Redmond, WA
09.2002 - 03.2011
  • Conducted detailed conflict intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
  • Contributed to, maintained and updated online data repositories for accessibility and to reflect firm standards.
  • Surpassed specific company objectives by cooperating with staff to implement project initiatives.

Paralegal

SCA Credit
Redmond, WA
01.1998 - 09.2002
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
  • Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
  • Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
  • Contributed to, maintained and updated online data repositories for accessibility and to reflect firm standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Skills

  • Patents and Trademarks
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
  • Database Searching
  • Legal Research
  • Document Preparation
  • Intellectual Property Law Expertise
  • Online Databases
  • LexisNexis

Timeline

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Microsoft
09.2002 - 03.2011

Paralegal

SCA Credit
01.1998 - 09.2002

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

Seattle University

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