Resume for paralegal positions supporting General Counsel or other attorneys in intellectual property or civil litigation.

1. Alexandria Reynolds
415.720-4022
alexandria.reynolds.1@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/alexandriareynolds1
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Paralegal/Investigator to General Counsel, Trial Attorney, or other attorney(s) in IP or civil litigation,
investigation, research, or contracts function where my investigative research skills, professional contract
experience, education, and 20+ years of business experience working with a variety of major corporations will
forward the mission of an established entity in real estate development, finance, public entities, education, or
enterprise.
EDUCATION
BA Humanities, Cultural & Social Studies; Minor in Music Dominican University of CA, San Rafael, 2004 – 2007
Paralegal Studies Certificate Program (30 Units) City College of San Francisco, 2014 – 2016
(Coursework in paralegal practice, business law, contracts, real estate law, legal research & writing, litigation; CEUs in
Shepardizing & Bluebooking, ethics, E-Discovery, trial preparation, trust & estates)
Business & Civil Law (Independent Studies Program) Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 2003 – 2004
SUMMARY OF PARALEGAL EXPERIENCE
 Experienced with high-volume document reviews for specific searches & matters; identifying critical
information & degree of relevance; sorting, indexing, identifying third-parties, search terms; excellent
organizing, reporting, research and writing skills.
 Experienced in investigation, case files, witness/party locating, interviewing, writing investigative reports.
 Experienced in IP litigation; trademark prosecution and defense.
 Experienced with government & large private fund grant application process and federal grant contracts for
R & D, scientific, and educational funding i.e. DoE, NSF, IES and other institutions. Experienced with sub-
contractors to grant process and validating deliverables.
 Experienced in civil, contract, and criminal law and litigation; knowledge of medical and scientific terms;
reading & comprehension of architectural and construction documents.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Paralegal/Investigator – Office of the Chief Trial Counsel, The State Bar of California, SF 10/2015 – 12/30/15
(Robert Half Legal, Agency)
 Contract investigator within prosecution section for alleged attorney misconduct supporting three
supervising attorneys on case backlog; interviews of approximately 150 complaining/witnesses; analyzed
documents for relevance/privilege, maintained and updated case files on each CW; assigned code for
Practice and/or Code violations. Created and updated CW database, tracked all case activity; researched to
locate witnesses from backlogged cases. Drafted legal correspondence and summaries. Managed caseload
to bring current and prepare for litigation and trial. Informed supervising attorneys of developments and
progress. Produced group mailings. Extensive client/witness interaction. Original contract was 6 months;
due to policies my caseload was abated. Management eliminated my position.
Paralegal to General Counsel - WestEd, San Francisco (Legal Specialists, Agency) 12/2014 – 8/2015
 Contract Paralegal at 600+ employee educational R & D joint powers agency. Supported in-house and
outside counsel for specific copyright infringement matters. Performed legal research and investigation;
summarized and coded relevant ESI, high volume E-Discovery, wrote summaries of meetings, depositions;
and evidence; produced discovery disclosure, drafted responses to discovery requests, managed pleadings
through settlement; performed searches of produced documents (Bates) using Relativity and analytical
research; analyzed contract compliance; created, indexed, and maintained digital/hard copy file structure
and maintenance for all corporate matters. Identified critical information in document review producing
evidence which significantly expedited positive pre-trial settlement. (Primarily hired for specific IP matter on
limited contract.)
 Performed docket calendaring, tracking, timeline development; prepared and updated case and hearing
binders; performed law library research and maintenance. Identified, sorted and indexed current and
settled HR actions case files; responsible for communications and calendar coordination with general and
outside counsel.
 Monitored corporate TMs and brands to identify TM conflict/infringement and wrote summaries of specific
infringement possibilities for General Counsel’s review.

2. Alexandria Reynolds
415.720-4022
alexandria.reynolds.1@gmail.com
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Legal Assistant, Administrative Assistant – Hiaring + Smith LLP, San Rafael (contract) 11/2013 – 5/2014
 Responsible for Intellectual property/trademark processing and filing for USPTO domestic and international
applications/registration including WIPO & OHIM. TTAB litigation/trial preparation. TM prosecution, filing,
research, documentation, and monitoring.
 Correspondence and coordination with clients, outside co-counsel (including foreign), opposition, and third parties.
 Supported chief partner for meeting and travel planning; supported associates for meetings, appearances, and trial.
 Handled reception and phones in absence of legal secretary, updated and calendared case docket.
Legal Assistant – Legal Aid of Marin, San Rafael (volunteer) 11/2012 – 5/2014
 Performed legal duties specific to Community Court Program including intake of new clients, conflict check, updated
attorney notes; opened and maintained case files; tracked violations, case calendaring, and case management to
database.
 Assisted at Community Court sessions: registered clients, calendared appearances, wrote follow-up notes, and
conducted personal reviews with clients to understand Court orders and expectations.
 Provided administrative assistance to agency as needed for office support, outreach events, and fundraising.
Practice Manager - North Bay Pain Management (Medical Practice), San Rafael 7/2013 – 10/2013 (practice closed)
 Directed daily operations including monitoring of patient files, payments, prescriptions; custodial
responsibility for controlled medications; assured accuracy of patient record integrity; A/P A/R, payroll and
payment scheduling; interfaced with bookkeeper and accountant.
 Calendared medical director for professional conferences, presentations, pharma functions.
 Initiated new business marketing to build relationships with referring professionals and agencies and to
enhance customer care.
 Created strategic alliances and augmented patient base through direct networking, events, and advertising.
Creative Director, Copywriter & Graphic Designer (iconiumn & RKA Design, small business owner) 1990 - 2013
 Directed business and creative operations providing art direction, graphic design, copywriting, editing, and
production for corporate communications and brand development in banking, commercial real estate
development, education, insurance, architecture & engineering, and direct marketing.
 Produced elegant annual reports, brochures, corporate capabilities, collateral, packaging, and signage.
 Performed all account management, public relations, client presentations, and consulting. Managed all new
business and business operational needs growing business from one-person operation to staff of four.
 Managed all relations with outside photographers, art directors, copywriters, and suppliers. Extensive
experience in print production and art direction of photography including styling, sets, and executive shots.
General Executive Support/Office Administration (various clients & employers) Inclusive
 Produces correspondence, meeting notes/minutes, budgets, scheduling, client interface, research, writing,
editing, reports, publications, proposals, events, public relations, marketing communications, and special
projects for a broad range of professional industries.
 Demonstrates a professional demeanor which values integrity, confidentiality, and equanimity; remains
focused and responsible in challenging situations; communicates effectively with people of all levels.
 Strong computer skills PC & Mac: MS Office, SmartSheet, Box, LexisNexis, Relativity, WordPress,
QuickBooks, InDesign, Quark Xpress, Photoshop. Learns and adapts quickly to new systems and programs.
COMMUNITY SERVICE & MEMBERSHIP
San Francisco Paralegal Association
American Bar Association
Legal Aid of Marin
San Rafael Host LIONS Club
Mill Valley Film Festival
Society of St. Vincent de Paul,
Marin & San Mateo Counties
Dominican University Winifred Baker Chorale
Big Brothers/Big Sisters North Bay
Osher Marin JCC, Kanbar Center for Performing Arts
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Alternatives to Violence Communications Program
The Great Turn Conscious Evolution Program
The Dipsea Race, Mill Valley