Contract Specialist

• Jan 2023 - Present

Legal Assistant at Bouneff, Chally & Koh

• Oct 2014 - Jul 2021

Independently managed adoption cases, surrogacy, and artificial reproductive technology contracts, and cases to establish legal parentage, from client intake to legal finalization. Supported attorneys by scheduling appointments and meetings, completing legal research, collecting payments, and handling day-to-day communication with clients. Drafted, proofed, and filed multiple family law case types throughout Oregon. Advocated for and assisted in firm’s transition from outdated legal software to cloud-based database, and developed processes for streamlined case management. Show less

Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker

• Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

2,185 footpath from Georgia to Maine. 2,185 footpath from Georgia to Maine.

Foreclosure Specialist

• Nov 2012 - Feb 2014

Coordinated with numerous Oregon sheriff’s offices in obtaining, proofing, and recording post-sale foreclosure deeds; ensured client compliance with new Oregon State law requiring mediation procedures prior to foreclosure; prepped attorney materials and discussed case details in preparation for mediation conferences; notated and updated RCO files with mediation progress and reported results to clients Coordinated with numerous Oregon sheriff’s offices in obtaining, proofing, and recording post-sale foreclosure deeds; ensured client compliance with new Oregon State law requiring mediation procedures prior to foreclosure; prepped attorney materials and discussed case details in preparation for mediation conferences; notated and updated RCO files with mediation progress and reported results to clients

Bankruptcy Administrator/Legal Assistant

• Feb 2011 - Mar 2012

Provided administrative support to attorneys representing creditors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings; drafted and prepared pleadings, including motions for relief from the automatic stay; monitored dockets through PACER; filed documents through CM/ECF with bankruptcy courts in multiple districts and with the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel Provided administrative support to attorneys representing creditors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings; drafted and prepared pleadings, including motions for relief from the automatic stay; monitored dockets through PACER; filed documents through CM/ECF with bankruptcy courts in multiple districts and with the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

Political Intern

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

Provided support to legislative team, researched LGBT issues and legislation, updated contacts on the Hill, corresponded with HRC members via telephone and email, performed general office administrative tasks Provided support to legislative team, researched LGBT issues and legislation, updated contacts on the Hill, corresponded with HRC members via telephone and email, performed general office administrative tasks

Room Attendant

• Jun 2010 - Sep 2010

Provided quality customer service, maintained cleanliness standards of rooms Provided quality customer service, maintained cleanliness standards of rooms