Skills:

Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Good problem solving skills.
Exercise independent judgment; minimal supervision needed.
Good word processing skills; proficient in formatting documents using styles with Word.
Maintain calendaring system for due dates.
Oversee US and Foreign files.
Process forms for the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Process correspondence for clients and associates.
Draft and edit legal documents in an efficient manner with great attention to detail.
Maintain and prioritize a heavy work load, while efficiently meeting deadlines.
Conduct Research for attorneys and prepare memorandums.
Supervise secretarial staff with projects.
Utilize knowledge of administrative rules; ie: MPEP, as well as statutory rules.

Computer programs:

Microsoft Word microsoft office xp, Pattsy, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Paint Shop, and PC LAW

Work History: June 2004-Present Law Offices of James R. Cypher-Oakland, CA

(Position: Patent and Trademark Paralegal) July 2003-June 2004 The Office of Gilbert Oliver, D.M.D.-Pinole, CA August 1999-July 2003 Antioch Pediatric Dentistry-Antioch, CA July 1997-August 1999 Dr. Puccinelli , Optometry Office-Antioch, CA

Education: Antioch High School Los Medanos College

Antioch, CA 94509 Pittsburg, CA 94565
Graduated in June of 1999 Transferred, 2002.

Paralegal Program Curriculum:

Legal Writing and Research, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Intellectual Property, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Torts, Business Organization, Litigation, Civil and Trial Evidence.

REFERENCES AND WORK EXAMPLES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST