yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

abc@xyz.com

(xxx-xxx-xxxx

 

career objective

accuracy-oriented contracts administrator eager to contribute strong planning, negotiation, and enforcement skills toward supporting the employer in securing and implementing favorable agreements that boost profitability and operational performance

profile

ø  offer numerous years of legal support experience, with expertise in the public finance, municipal finance, private investment, clinical trials and biotechnology, and criminal proceedings arenas

ø  solid record of successfully initiating, negotiating, and administering key contracts governing bonds, insurance, investment, and lease agreements; consistently produce error-free documents while meeting strict deadlines

ø  apply dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills towards working with c-level executives, senior attorneys, and high-ranking government officials

ø  extensive background in preparing transactional documentation and corporate document filings; oversee processing and ensure compliance with all government regulations and corporate policies

ø  develop and implement records management systems and procedures that increase efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility to knowledge

ø  sharp technical proficiencies including advanced ms office (word, excel, powerpoint, access, outlook), wordperfect, lexisnexis, westlaw, accutrac, peoplesoft, worksite mp, electronic data management system (edms), networking, and hardware/software training and troubleshooting skills

professional experience

transaction paralegal, financial security assurance, inc., san francisco, ca                                              2002 c 2009

• expertly prepared and reviewed major contracts, investment agreements, senior and subordinate lien agreements, financial documents, official statements, officer s certificates, exhibits, schedules, guarantee policies, leases, and amendments for bond offerings and closings
• worked closely with outside counsel from numerous firms on developing and solidifying varied contracts; collaborated with corporate ceos, senior-level state and municipal government representatives, and high-ranking school district personnel on transactions valued at up to $900m
• served as company representative at closings on insured municipal bond listings, providing knowledgeable assistance and guaranteeing accuracy throughout the closing process; ensured all documentation was provided to the dtc as required
• performed a broad range of functions in support of public finance transactions, records maintenance, and software training efforts
• pioneered information management initiatives, established highly efficient records management system, trained personnel on ms office and proprietary software programs, and provided technical support for office workstations and networks

 

legal secretary / project manager, fremont group, san francisco, ca                                                       2000 c 2002

• played integral role in the creation and administration of private investment contracts necessary to support companies prior to ipos; actively involved in numerous stock negotiations and in refining required contractual conditions
• diligently prepared a range of contracts to facilitate key legal transactions in the global business, product development, trademark and stock investment, venture capital, biotech, and technology industries
• authored and reviewed biotechnology and clinical trial contracts to provide funding for continuing research and unblinding of findings
• drafted transactional documents and stock certificates/stock transfer documents; formed corporations, llcs, and llps; prepared merger, asset, cash flow, and sec/ucc filings; and maintained sensitive corporate files and minute books
• delivered exceptional secretarial support for two senior counsel attorneys by maintaining their calendars, preparing binders, arranging travel plans, and coordinating the firm s community outreach efforts and participation in local food and clothing donation drives

 

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~ military background ~

paralegal / project manager, us navy, san diego, ca                                                                               1992 c 2000

• entrusted with negotiating terms and preparing varied contracts regarding critical military matters; worked with international authorities, vendors, and diverse personnel to develop appropriate agreements
• generated environmental, operational, procurement, salvage, military movement, personnel deployment, and extradition contracts in line with foreign, domestic, and military regulations
• worked with more than 30 us states and numerous foreign countries to process criminal, jurisdictional, and immigration issues affecting military personnel; conducted complex legal research, interviewed witnesses, conducted depositions, and drafted charge sheets and confinement/release orders
• designed and instituted operational records management systems for pacific fleet ships and shore facilities; served as decommissioned ship records manager, national archives and records administration coordinator, and pacific fleet records coordinator
• selected as one of only two legalmen to serve onboard uss constellation cv-64; acted as force personnel women at sea coordinator; awarded two achievement medals; named junior sailor of the quarter; received three letters of commendation

education

ba in business administration (in progress), san francisco state university                  anticipated graduation may 2010

 

paralegal certification, kaplan university                                                                                                              2005

 

~ professional credentials & affiliations ~

california notary public ~ national notary association ~ golden state notary association ~

national notary association mobile notary and loan signing agent certification ~

state of california fingerprinting certification ~ software trainer for business and microsoft office applications