Experience

Alameda County District Attorney's Office
• United States
• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Executive Assistant to the Chief Assistant District Attorney

  • Apr 2023 - Present


County of Marin

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Service Technician

  • Dec 2021 - Mar 2023

  San Rafael, California, United States



Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Patent Transfer Specialist

  • Nov 2016 - Apr 2021

  Walnut Creek, CA Understand and execute approved Firm intake/transfer out processes including: •Use US and/or Foreign Patent and Trademark prosecution skill set to review incoming files for completeness and accuracy, understand due dates to assist with prioritizing workload, when it is appropriate to withdraw, familial relationship of patent families and priority dates •Inventory of matters received. •Understanding the grouping of matters into families. •Triage of upcoming due… Show more Understand and execute approved Firm intake/transfer out processes including: •Use US and/or Foreign Patent and Trademark prosecution skill set to review incoming files for completeness and accuracy, understand due dates to assist with prioritizing workload, when it is appropriate to withdraw, familial relationship of patent families and priority dates •Inventory of matters received. •Understanding the grouping of matters into families. •Triage of upcoming due dates. •Processing new business intake forms. •Ensuring docket record and electronic matter workspace or paper file has been established. •Ensuring that the records department has appropriate information. •Notifying the USPTO or Foreign Associates that the client has assigned the files to us for prosecution. •Preparing and filing new Powers of Attorney. •Receiving appropriate transfer letter or instructions. •Gathering matters to be transferred. •Pruning files of non-client related materials within Firm guidelines. •Preparing and filing appropriate Withdrawal forms with the USPTO. •Notifying Foreign Associate that the matter is transferring out and to whom. •Ensures that docket, new business, accounting and records departments have been appropriately apprised and that matters are marked closed. •Preparing a docket status sheet and inventory for receiving party and coordinating with Records and IT for shipping or otherwise transferring matters. •Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and other comparable document production software such as PowerPoint, Excel, Timekeeping Software, Scanning and Microsoft Outlook. •Familiar with USPTO (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) Procedures, Rules and Requirements. •Knowledge of U.S. patent, PCT and trademark rules and procedures; knowledge of national laws of other countries; knowledge of Paris Convention and deadlines set therein. Show less



Morgan Lewis

• Australia
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Docket Clerk

  • Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

  San Francisco, California Review and Extract Patent Information from foreign and domestic incoming client related communications and U.S. Patent Trademark office communications for entry into the firm docketing database Monitor the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office daily dockets Processing and docketing all incoming mail, faxes and email Coding, monitoring and maintaining due dates and other information Verifying and clearing daily action deadlines and reminders; and managing multiple other related duties


Certified Employment Group
• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Legal Document reviewer

  • 2016 - 2016


Sedgwick LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Records Assistant

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

  San Francisco, Information Management Records department organization, support and database implementation File and data distribution tracking, including warehousing and transfers. Records department policy and procedure training and presentations. Records and data conversions Database management and information standard implementation Paralegal and case assistant support in trial preparation deposition files, exhibits, documents production (bates labeling and storage) and organization



Trucker Huss

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Assistant

  • May 2014 - Jun 2014

  San Francisco Bay Area Assist with organization of client materials and attorney work product, including use of databases, imaging systems and other computer-based technology Under the supervision of an attorney, draft, edit, cite-check, conform and otherwise assist in the preparation of legal documents Prepare binders of completed transactions Obtain services from outside contractors, including court reporters, research services, exhibit preparation, filing services and printers. Process billing… Show more Assist with organization of client materials and attorney work product, including use of databases, imaging systems and other computer-based technology Under the supervision of an attorney, draft, edit, cite-check, conform and otherwise assist in the preparation of legal documents Prepare binders of completed transactions Obtain services from outside contractors, including court reporters, research services, exhibit preparation, filing services and printers. Process billing and disbursement paperwork in connection with those services Show less



Leader & Berkon LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  San Francisco Bay Area Assist with organization of client materials and attorney work product, including use of databases, imaging systems and other computer-based technology Under the supervision of an attorney, draft, edit, cite-check, conform and otherwise assist in the preparation of legal documents Prepare binders of completed transactions



Schiff Hardin LLP

• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Case Assistant

  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

  San Francisco Bay Area Assist with organization of client materials and attorney work product, including use of databases, imaging systems and other computer-based technology Under the supervision of an attorney, draft, edit, cite-check, conform and otherwise assist in the preparation of legal documents Prepare binders of completed transactions



Stanford University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

  Palo Alto, CA Scanning, filing, mailing, etc Answer incoming phones, Greet customers and visitors Organize office and conference rooms Contact customers via email or phone Setup meetings and be point of contact Shipping, Packing and related tasks Respond to emails, fax, iquiries, etc Other projects as required by management



Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Patent Transfer Specialist

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2013

  Palo Alto, Ca Responsible for incoming and outgoing transfers of Patent files Prepare transfer/termination letters to clients Retrieve and review information from CPI and USPTO Patent Application Information Retrieval system Research FileSite to generate list of documents created for the client Prepare and research complex reports requested by attorneys, patent agents, scientific advisors, paralegals, foreign filing specialists and secretaries Prepare Client/Matter Transfer Form & Transfer… Show more Responsible for incoming and outgoing transfers of Patent files Prepare transfer/termination letters to clients Retrieve and review information from CPI and USPTO Patent Application Information Retrieval system Research FileSite to generate list of documents created for the client Prepare and research complex reports requested by attorneys, patent agents, scientific advisors, paralegals, foreign filing specialists and secretaries Prepare Client/Matter Transfer Form & Transfer Checklist Communicate with foreign associates Enter billable/non-billable time Review all files prior to transfer Ensure that Patent files are received by new party Show less



Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Patent Records Assistant

  • Jul 2010 - Nov 2012

  San Francisco, CA Information Management Integrating new files and records in the docketing database Processing and docketing all incoming mail, faxes and email Coding, monitoring and maintaining due dates and other information Verifying and clearing daily action deadlines and reminders; and managing multiple other related duties. Vendor Relationship and Contract Management



Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Litigation Records Assistant

  • Oct 2008 - Jul 2010

  San Francisco, CA Information Management Records department organization, support and database implementation File and data distribution tracking, including warehousing and transfers. Records department policy and procedure training and presentations. Records and data conversions Database management and information standard implementation Paralegal and case assistant support in trial preparation deposition files, exhibits, documents production (bates labeling and storage) and organization



Littler Mendelson

• United States
• Investment Management

• Billing Coordinator

  • Aug 2008 - Sep 2008

  San Francisco, CA Generate and review Proformas from Elite 3.3/3.4 Upload the weekly Costs Run Pre-Bills Print and distribute proformas E-Billing (ShareDoc Legal Data; BottomLine LegalSearch; Legal Precision; Serengeti Tracker) Input daily deposits Mass write-ups and write-downs of time and client-related costs



Folger Levin & Kahn LLP

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Billing Coordinator

  • Feb 2008 - Aug 2008

  San Francisco, CA Generate and review Proformas from Elite 3.3/3.4 Upload the weekly Costs Run Pre-Bills Print and distribute proformas E-Billing (ShareDoc Legal Data; BottomLine LegalSearch; Legal Precision; Serengeti Tracker) Input daily deposits Mass write-ups and write-downs of time and client-related costs



Morrison & Foerster LLP

• United States

• Billing Assistant

  • Dec 2007 - Feb 2008

  San Francisco, CA Generate and review Proformas from Elite 3.3/3.4 Upload the weekly Costs Run Pre-Bills Print and distribute proformas E-Billing (ShareDoc Legal Data; BottomLine LegalSearch; Legal Precision; Serengeti Tracker) Input daily deposits Mass write-ups and write-downs of time and client-related costs



Oakland Police Department

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Police Officer Trainee

  • Oct 2007 - Oct 2007

  Oakland, CA 163rd Police academy The OPD's Academy is a paid 26-week course certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). The course is delivered in an intensive format (40+ hours of instruction per week) at the Police Administration Building and other venues throughout the city of Oakland. Police Officer Trainees receive instruction on a variety of topics including Criminal Law, Firearms, Arrest and Control Techniques, Community Relations, Vehicle Operations… Show more 163rd Police academy The OPD's Academy is a paid 26-week course certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). The course is delivered in an intensive format (40+ hours of instruction per week) at the Police Administration Building and other venues throughout the city of Oakland. Police Officer Trainees receive instruction on a variety of topics including Criminal Law, Firearms, Arrest and Control Techniques, Community Relations, Vehicle Operations, Traffic Enforcement and First Aid. The course is both physically and mentally demanding. Police Officer Trainees must complete a mandatory physical training program and successfully pass all POST mandated written, practical, and scenario (role-playing) exams administered throughout the Academy. Our Basic Academy is a highly structured paramilitary environment. Trainees are required to abide by the Code of Conduct on their first day of the Academy. Adherence to this Code of Conduct is mandatory and will lay the groundwork for a career in Law Enforcement. Show less



Coblentz, Patch, Duffy and Bass LLP

• Conflicts/Billing Assistant

  • Mar 2007 - Oct 2007

  San Francisco, CA Generate and review Proformas from Elite 3.3/3.4 Upload the weekly Costs Run Pre-Bills Print and distribute proformas E-Billing (ShareDoc Legal Data; BottomLine LegalSearch; Legal Precision; Serengeti Tracker) Input daily deposits Mass write-ups and write-downs of time and client-related costs



Fish & Richardson P.C.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Litigation Records Assistant

  • Feb 2005 - Jan 2007

  Redwood City, CA Information Management Records supervision Records department organization, support and database implementation Distributed File System Tracking File and data distribution tracking, including warehousing and transfers. Records department policy and procedure training and presentations. Records and data conversions Database management and information standard implementation Budgeting and cost analysis of Records operation Vendor Relationship and Contract Management



Cooley LLP

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Litigation Records Assistant

  • Oct 1999 - Oct 2003

  San Francisco/Palo Alto, CA Information Management Records supervision Records department organization, support and database implementation Distributed File System Tracking File and data distribution tracking, including warehousing and transfers. Records department policy and procedure training and presentations. Records and data conversions Database management and information standard implementation Budgeting and cost analysis of Records operation Vendor Relationship and Contract… Show more Information Management Records supervision Records department organization, support and database implementation Distributed File System Tracking File and data distribution tracking, including warehousing and transfers. Records department policy and procedure training and presentations. Records and data conversions Database management and information standard implementation Budgeting and cost analysis of Records operation Vendor Relationship and Contract Management Perform Conflicts Check on Legalkey Paralegal and case assistant support in trial preparation deposition files, exhibits, documents production (bates labeling and storage) and organization Litigation Calendar Support Show less