Cathy Atkinson

Graham, WA

currently: Job hunting

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What kind of job are you looking for?

I love variety! At my favorite job, I was the right hand person to the CEO of two companies. I did legal work like contract review, drafted correspondence, assisted human resources and compliance with projects and investigations, interviewed prospective employees, planned events and travel, and generally did everything the CEO needed done. I am new to the Seattle area and want to find exactly that kind of opportunity again.... read more

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Work history

Law Office of Gregory W. Byrne February 2007 to the present
Paralegal

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How would you describe your time at Law Office of Gregory W. Byrne?

* Managed discovery for multiple complex cases
* Summarized depositions
* Served as a liaison between clients and the attorney
* Drafted and edited a variety of pleadings
* Assisted with computer maintenance and hardware and software installations
The Los Angeles Film School October 2005 to October 2006
Legal Officer

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How would you describe your time at The Los Angeles Film School?

* Advised school on all litigation and contract matters for both the business and for the owner's two film production companies.
* Attended trials to assist outside counsel.
* Supervised use of the facility by film production crews and drafted variety of production agreements.
* Assisted human resources with compliance to legal standards in human resources matters including terminations and suspensions. Drafted employment agreements.
* Oversaw multi-departmental projects and supervised director level staff when CEO absent.
* Served as the executive assistant to the CEO of both The Los Angeles Film School and The Los Angeles Recording School.... read more
Law Office of Janis M. McDonald October 2004 to October 2005
Paralegal

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How would you describe your time at Law Office of Janis M. McDo...?

* Prepared divorce filings using Legal Solutions
* Transcribed and edited pleadings
* Drafted correspondence
Law Office of Barak Lurie August 2004 to October 2005
Paralegal (part time)

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How would you describe your time at Law Office of Barak Lurie?

* Drafted discovery documents and motions as well as extensive correspondence including settlement letters
* Performed legal research and extensive transcription
* Assisted the attorney at trial
* Supervised secretary
Cislo & Thomas November 2002 to August 2004
Chief Administrative Officer

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How would you describe your time at Cislo & Thomas?

* Managed 25 person intellectual property law firm
* Prepared trademark and copyright filings and supportive documentation for patent filings
* Drafted responses to USPTO office actions
* Performed all human resources functions including hiring and benefit administration
* Designed training sessions for all secretarial staff
* Assisted with all network and computer maintenance... read more

Education

UCLA Ext. Certificate May 2003 to April 2004
Paralegal

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How would you describe your time at UCLA Ext. Certificate?

Paralegal studies
University of Wisconsin - Madison August 1997 to May 1998
Law

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How would you describe your time at University of Wisconsin - M...?

Completed one year of law school (interrupted by terminal illness in immediate family - did not recontinue due to work)
university of wisconsin June 1993 to December 1996
English

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How would you describe your time at university of wisconsin?

B.A. English, minor Political Science

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