Gloria Torres
Mountain View
Summary
Personable and organized, with strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Possesses foundational understanding of legal research and document preparation, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal databases. Dedicated to contributing to team's success through reliable and accurate support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal, Code Enforcement Team
San Francisco City Attorney's Office
11.2020 - Current
- Assist with discovery, including electronic discovery, and the organization, case management, collection, review strategy and production of documents obtained from litigants and City departments.
- Organize, review and prepare documents, exhibits, transcripts and other materials for use during investigations, discovery and hearings using Concordance, Eclipse, CaseMap and TextMap.
- Conduct database searches in IPRO Eclipse, Concordance, CaseMap and Text Map, and review documents within these programs for relevance, responsiveness and privilege.
- Organize, review and prepare documents, exhibits, transcripts and other materials for use during investigations, depositions, hearings or trial.
- Provide suggestions and feedback to attorneys and other paralegals on best practices to approach discovery, case management and document preparation and organization.
- Remain current on electronic programs and tools that will assist the attorneys in managing the demands of e-discovery.
Litigation Paralegal
Bartko Zankel Bunsel & Miller
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for Intellectual Property cases.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
- Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses when needed.
Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal
Fish IP Law, LLP
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal
Tensegrity Law Group, LLP
02.2013 - 08.2017
- Supported partners and associates with case management, legal research, and trial preparation for multi-billion dollar intellectual property cases.
- Communicated with clients and co-counsel regarding document collection and production.
- Cite checked and managed memos of law, prepared tables of contents and tables of authorities, and assembled accompanying exhibits.
- Assisted with document review, prepared productions, privilege logs, and responses to discovery requests.
- Drafted routine correspondence and legal documents to clients and opposing counsel.
- Prepared witness kits, trial binders, digests, and chronologies.
Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
12.2010 - 01.2013
- Monitored source code reviews, maintained review logs, and tracked production of source code per protective order.
- Prepared witness kits, trial binders, digests, and chronologies.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Identified critical information within extensive documentation through meticulous attention to detail during document review process.
Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP
06.2005 - 08.2010
- Organized, monitored, and maintained files and managed document databases.
- Prepared electronic document productions.
- Assisted with document review, prepared production and privilege logs, and prepared responses to discovery requests.
- Prepared witness kits, trial binders, digests, and chronologies.
Litigation Paralegal
Cooley Godward LLP
12.1999 - 06.2005
- Conducted research and analysis on factual issues for discovery and investigations for high profile litigation matters.
- Maintained and organized historical set of discovery related documents.
- Conducted basic legal research as needed under guidance of attorneys.
- Maintained computer databases to organize and store legal information.
- Assisted in stock administration for privately-held companies – stock agreements, stock options, SEC filings, Blue Sky Research, corporate minute book, articles of incorporation.
Education
M.A. - Mexican American Studies
San Jose State University
San Jose, CAB.S. - Political Science
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CACertificate - Institute for Paralegal Education
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CASkills
- Legal research
- Case management
- Document preparation
- Trial preparation assistance
- Database research
- Discovery management
Certification
- Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP), National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
- Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS), ACEDS
Timeline
Paralegal, Code Enforcement Team
San Francisco City Attorney's Office
11.2020 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Bartko Zankel Bunsel & Miller
04.2019 - 11.2020
Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal
Fish IP Law, LLP
09.2017 - 03.2019
Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal
Tensegrity Law Group, LLP
02.2013 - 08.2017
Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
12.2010 - 01.2013
Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP
06.2005 - 08.2010
Litigation Paralegal
Cooley Godward LLP
12.1999 - 06.2005
B.S. - Political Science
Santa Clara University
Certificate - Institute for Paralegal Education
Santa Clara University
M.A. - Mexican American Studies
San Jose State University
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