1. Debra L. McMullen
Email: debra.mcmullen@yahoo.com
Telephone: 310/849-1699
Professional Experience:
Legis Law, APC Santa Ana, Ca
Director of Litigation/Case Manager 11/2015 – 8/2016
Areas of Expertise: Civil litigation, Family, Employment, Real Estate, Business and
Transactional law
 Charged with developing internal procedures and standards for document discovery,
teaching deposition and trial skills, promoting effective teamwork among attorneys and
support staff, and preparing and reviewing court filings.
 Responsible for specific and important litigation tasks, which may include brief writing
and editing, deposition preparation, selecting and preparing expert witnesses, arguing
motions, and participating in hearings and trials.
 Managed a full caseload of over 125 active including reviewing and responding to all
legal developments.
 Assisted clients with all legal issues [to include legal strategies and status updates] and
being the primary contact for designated clients.
 Worked closely with attorneys to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.
 Prepared and managed all billing and accounting for the firm.
Law Offices of S. David Kozich / Berkshire Hathaway Long Beach, Ca
Executive Assistant /Senior Paralegal 1/2014 – 5/2015
Areas of Expertise: Real Estate, Probate & Estate Planning, Asset protection, Wills/Trusts,
Corporate and Transactional law
 Conserved Attorney's time and promotes the corporate image by representing the
Attorney internally and externally; providing liaison between the Attorney, key
executives and staff.
 Represented the Attorney by welcoming visitors, reviewing correspondence; arranging
company dinners and other corporate functions; answering questions and meeting
requests directed to the Attorney.
 Published the corporate newsletter by gathering information; preparing and editing
articles; designing graphic presentation; producing and distributing.
 Arranged corporate travel and meetings by developing itineraries and agendas;
booking transportation; arranging lodging and meeting accommodations.
 Completed projects and special assignments by establishing objectives; determining
priorities; managing time; gaining cooperation of others; monitoring progress; problem-
solving; making adjustments to plans.
 Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading
professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional
organizations.
 Improved quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes;
implementing changes.
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2.  Staff Supervision - supervised junior level staff, including executive assistants and
secretaries. Coordinated the efforts of these parties in effectively running the executive
office, training staffers on internal processes and systems and ensuring all necessary
functions are appropriately covered.
 Speeches and Presentations - well-versed in writing, drafted correspondence,
speeches, presentations and even press materials and announcements from the
executive office. Developed staff and board presentations, annual reports and policy
manuals.
 Opened, maintained and monitored legal files.
 Responsible for e-filing in both State and Federal courts.
 Provided case management assistance and litigation tracking.
 Managed and prepared all legal documents, pleadings and legal research.
MIG Real Estate, LLC Newport Beach, Ca
Executive Legal Assistant 11/2013 – 12/2014
Areas of Expertise: Real Estate, Business and Transactional law
 Prepared and reviewed contracts such as leases, Buy-Sale Agreements, LOI’s,
mortgage and legal documents.
 Assisted in the preparation of internal and external presentations to be made by the
Real Estate Asset Managers.
 Communicated with internal and external customers, vendors as required.
 Assisted in updating, reviewing and running monthly reports to ensure accuracy.
 Assisted in meeting monthly and annual compliance and regulatory deadlines.
 Assisted with preparing contracts, forms/property management and leasing agreements.
 Reviewed property tax protests, tax payments, and research tax issues.
 Coded all invoices and forward to the Real Estate accounting department.
 Reviewed and assisted in the due diligence process working closely with the
General Counsel, COO, CCO.
 Worked closely with Brokers and Asset Managers to prepare proposals and strategies
for presentations.
 Scheduled and participated in weekly and monthly calls with Leasing and Management
teams.
 Responsible for e-filing in both State and Federal courts.
 Provided case management assistance and litigation tracking.
 Managed and prepared all legal documents, pleadings and legal research.
Law Offices of S. David Kozich Newport Beach, Ca
Senior Paralegal / Executive Legal Assistant 7//2010 - 10/2013
Areas of Expertise: Real Estate, Business, Transactional, Wills/Trusts and Probate law
 Drafted and typed legal documents to include correspondence, summons, complaints,
motions, and subpoenas specific to the practice area of the attorney.
 Speeches and Presentations - well-versed in writing, drafted correspondence,
speeches, presentations and even press materials and announcements.
 Performed all legal duties necessary to support the law firm.
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3.  Gatekeeping - between the public, clients and customers, staff members and the
Executive. Fields phone calls, takes requests for meetings and coordinates various
aspects of interdepartmental communication as necessary.
Magaña, Cathcart & McCarthy Century City, Ca
Paralegal 9/2008 - 6/2010
Areas of Expertise: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Employment and Class Action suits
 Sole support for Senior Partner and Partner responsible for extremely heavy trial
caseload and work product.
 Transcribed complicated legal dictation.
 Opened, maintained and monitored legal files.
 Provided case management assistance and litigation tracking.
 Assisted in preparation of legal documents.
 Organized, prepared and follow-up voluminous document production.
 Researched background information related to case legal issues.
Kirtland Packard /CEO/Chairman Emeritus El Segundo, Ca
Senior Paralegal /Executive Legal Assistant 2/2002 – 8/2008
Areas of Expertise: Mergers & Acquisitions, Civil, Corporate, Transactional and Aviation Law
 Reported directly to Mr. Soiret who was Chairman of the Board/Senior Partner of
Kirtland & Packard, LLP and CEO for a Hedge fund.
 Schedule Management - coordinated the schedule, prioritized functions and
appointments, ensured that meetings, deadlines presentations and other duties of the
executive office were carried out seamlessly.
 Arranged corporate travel [domestic and internationally], as well as meetings by
developing itineraries and agendas; booking transportation; arranging lodging and
meeting accommodations.
 Charged with creating spreadsheets and charts, maintaining databases and writing
departmental status reports.
 Worked closely with the CEO as his “right hand” person.
 Responsible for providing detailed and high-level support to the CEO and the board
members.
 Board Liaison - served as the liaison between the executive office and board members.
Facilitated communication, plan events, distribute information, draft agendas and
schedule meetings and records the minutes.
 Staff Supervision - supervised junior level staff, including executive assistants and
secretaries. Coordinated the efforts of these parties in effectively running the executive
office, training staffers on internal processes and systems and ensuring all necessary
functions are appropriately covered.
 Speeches and Presentations - well-versed in writing, drafted correspondence,
speeches, presentations and even press materials and announcements from the
executive office. Developed staff and board presentations, annual reports and policy
manuals. The executive office liaison with outside business organizations and industry
associations.
 Directly supervised the firm's technical and legal support teams.
 Performed all legal duties necessary to support the Managing Partner of the law firm.
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4.  Gatekeeping - between the public, clients and customers, staff members and the
Executive. Fields phone calls, takes requests for meetings and coordinates various
aspects of interdepartmental communication as necessary.
Key Competencies:
• Familiarity with document management
• Excellent analytical and organization skills
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills
• Motivated and productive team player
• High level of initiative and a proactive approach
• Strong time management skills; punctual and committed to meeting all deadlines
• Ability to work effectively and remain calm under pressure while using logic and
reasoning to form concise conclusions or approaches to problems
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-up skills
• High level of professionalism, including reliability and discretion
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• A quick learner with the ability to understand the implication of new information
• In depth understanding of the applicable laws, regulations, instructions,
directives, and practices governing litigation
• Participated in 2 trials
Computer Skills:
Windows 8 & 10, Mac, Microsoft Word, Excel, Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Lexis-
Nexis, Westlaw, FindLaw, Summation, Abacus, Adobe Acrobat, DTE, Performa, Quickbooks,
WordPerfect, Internet research, HTML, web design and social media.
Education:
University of California, San Diego - Graduated with a BS degree in Journalism
Notary Public
Concorde Career Institute - San Diego, CA
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from an ABA-accredited paralegal program.
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