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- 1. CYNTHIA KNOWLES 8140 LodgepoleTrail, Lone Tree, CO csknowles@comcast.net; 720-587-9051 EXPERIENCE: Charles Schwab & Company Lone Tree, CO 2016- current • Vendor Contracts, Immigration and Relocation Specialist • Research and create internal immigration policy and process • Research and create internal relocation policy and process • Trainer • Vendor Contract manager • Assessment of internal organization needs • Creation and negotiation of vendor contracts from initiation to completion • Written and verbal communications with all corporate levels • Coordination of resources between and among departments Hoffmann, Parker, Wilson & Carberry, P.C. Denver, CO 2015-2016 • Contract Litigation Paralegal to partner • Plaintiff’s and defendant’s work representing governmental entities • In depth review, analysis, categorization and production of voluminous documents • Prepare pleadings and discovery • Witness interviews and testimony coordination • Complete trial preparation • Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, Outlook, Excel, ICCES, CM/ECF Gifford Stevens, LLC Denver, CO 2008-2015 • Senior Paralegal and Legal Secretary to partner in a fast paced civil litigation law firm (primarily insurance defense with some plaintiff’s work) • Construction defect, personal injury, employment law • Calendar and deadline management; travel management • Verbal and written correspondence and coordination with attorneys and witnesses • Managed calendar, deadlines and all phases of discovery and documents for approximately 30 active cases from inception to conclusion (County Court, District Court, Federal Court, Appellate Court) • Prepared pleadings, discovery, client communication, expert communication, coordination of witnesses
- 2. • Complete trialpreparation • Provided support to multiple attorneys • 100+ billable hours per month • Interviewed prospective support staff • Trainer and Manager • Amicus (deadline management), Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, ICCES, CM/ECF The Hustead Law Firm Denver, CO 2004-2008 • Paralegal and Legal Secretary in a fast paced insurance defense civil litigation law firm (primarily insurance defense with some plaintiff’s work) • Construction defect, personal injury, surety law • Managed deadlines and all phases of discovery and documents for approximately 20 active cases from inception to conclusion (District Court, Federal Court) • Prepared pleadings, client communication, expert communication, coordination of witnesses, trial preparation • Provided support to two attorneys • Microsoft Office, Outlook, Lexis Nexis File & Serve, CM/ECF U.S. Bankruptcy Court Denver, CO 2002-2004 • Case Administrator, Quality Assurance Department • Evaluation and analysis of bankruptcy filings and documents • Assisted attorneys with in person and electronic filing • Assisted pro se debtors with filing • Analyzed electronic filing for quality and compliance • CM/ECF Salmon, Lampert & Clor, P.C. Greenwood Village, CO 1999-2002 • Paralegal and Legal Secretary to primary partner in Plaintiff’s civil litigation law firm • Medical malpractice, personal injury, premises liability law • Heavy dictation, medical records management, trial preparation • Potential case intake Branney, Hillyard & Barnhart, LLC Greenwood Village, CO 1998-1999 • Paralegal to partner in Plaintiff’s civil litigation law firm
- 3. • Medical malpractice,product liability • Medical records management • Potential case intake EDUCATION: • Denver Paralegal Institute, Denver, CO • Paralegal Certificate 1998 • Chapman University, Orange, CA • Graduate Studies, Educational Psychology and Counseling 1995-1996 • California State University, San Bernardino, CA • Bachelor of Arts, English, 1994 • University of California at Los Angeles, CA • Biology major, 1985-1986 SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES: • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Competent, efficient and positive attitude in a high pressure and fast paced environment • Training • Management • Team player with high level interpersonal skills • Expert multi-tasking skills • Professional appearance • Typing 70+ wpd