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- $38 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (6 jobs)
Hello! I'm Madeline, your go-to expert for all things administrative, clerical, and legal. With a rich background in Business Administration and Paralegal roles, I've mastered the art of juggling multiple tasks while ensuring top-notch accuracy and efficiency. Whether you need a detailed Excel analysis, a polished PowerPoint presentation, or meticulous legal research, I'm here to help. Let's make your business operations smoother and more efficient! Skills & Expertise: * Microsoft Mastery: Proficient in the entire Microsoft Office 365 suite, including: * Excel: From basic data entry to advanced functions like Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualization. * Word: Expertise in document formatting, drafting, and editing. * PowerPoint: Crafting compelling presentations that captivate and inform. * Teams: Seamless communication and collaboration. * OneDrive & SharePoint: Efficient document storage and sharing. * Google Workspace Pro: From Google Sheets & Docs to Calendar management, I've got you covered. * Legal Expertise: As a seasoned paralegal, I offer: * Legal Research: Digging deep to find the information you need. * Document Drafting: Crafting clear and compliant legal documents. * Contract Review: Ensuring your agreements are solid. * Legal Assistance: Supporting all your legal needs with precision. * Administrative Excellence: With skills in: * Data Entry: Accurate and fast. * Office Management: Keeping things running smoothly. * Scheduling & Calendar Management: Organizing your busy life. * Client Communication: Building and maintaining relationships. * Task Management: Ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. * Tech Tools: Proficient in Zoom, Skype for Business, PDF editing, and cloud storage management. Services Offered: * Administrative Assistant & Executive Support: From managing emails to scheduling meetings, I'll be your right hand. * Paralegal & Legal Clerk Services: Offering meticulous legal research, documentation, and consulting. * Business Analyst & Consulting: Leveraging data to provide actionable insights for your business. * Virtual Assistant: Handling tasks big and small to support your operations from anywhere. * Office Coordination & Management: Streamlining operations, from file management to project coordination. Why Choose Me? * Diverse Experience: From Business Administration to Legal Assistance, my diverse background ensures I bring a wealth of knowledge to any task. * Detail-Oriented: I pride myself on my attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in everything I do. * Client-Centric: Your success is my success. I'm dedicated to understanding and meeting your unique needs. Whether you're seeking a Business Analyst, an Executive Assistant, or a Legal Administrative Assistant, I'm here to provide top-tier support. Let's collaborate and take your business to new heights!
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Editing & ProofreadingLegal PleadingsExecutive SupportLegal AssistanceBusiness CorrespondenceCommunicationsTax Planning & AdvisoryEstate PlanningLitigationIntuit QuickBooksIntuit Lacerte TaxMicrosoft OfficeNotarizationLegal Documentation - $100 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
My top skills as a licensed attorney in federal court and Illinois state court are legal researching, legal writing, oral testimony, and trying cases. I have research case law in intellectual property matters to criminal defense matters to several areas of civil law. I work best at writing and speaking my clients’ positions to judges and juries. I have prevailed in multiple dispositive motion because of my legal research and writing. If you need someone who can quickly understand your legal issue, conduct research that’s gives you an answer to your questions, and write clearly and persuasively, then look no further.
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TrialPrep DEPOLegal NegotiationLegal DocumentationLegal AssistanceLegal ResearchLegal Drafting - $150 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (0 jobs)
With over fifteen years of experience practicing law, I currently act as outside general counsel advising small businesses and startups on issues related to business structure, compliance, contracts, employment, general liability exposure, and intellectual property. I have extensive experience negotiating and drafting a broad range of contracts such as employment, non-disclosure/non-solicitation/non-compete, independent contractor, commercial lease and licensing agreements, amongst other contracts. I frequently prepare service agreements of all types across a broad range of industries. I am also highly experienced in complex civil and commercial litigation, which allows me to provide a unique perspective within the realm of contracts. I am barred in the State of Illinois and federally with the Northern District of Illinois. My areas of expertise include corporate formation and business structure, contract law, employment/labor law, risk assessment and compliance issues and intellectual property. After working with larger corporations to secure their profits and interests for so long, I left corporate America to help startups and small to mid-sized business owners build stronger, more legally sound businesses. I have a passion for helping small to mid-sized business owners and startups turn their businesses into wealth-building assets by leveraging the same legal strategies large corporations have used for decades to create real wealth. I enjoy connecting with founders and business owners, learning about their visions and identifying ways to protect and maximize the reach, value and impact of their businesses. Some of my recent projects include: - Negotiating & Drafting Commercial Lease Agreements - Drafting Trademark Licensing Agreements - Drafting Ambassador and Influencer Agreements - Drafting Collaboration Agreements - Drafting Service Agreements for service-providers, coaches and consultants - Drafting Master Service Agreements and SOWs - Drafting Terms of Service and Privacy Policies - Preparing policies and procedures for businesses in highly regulated industries - Drafting Employee Handbooks, Standard Operations and Procedures (SOPs) manuals, employment agreements - Creating Employer-employee infrastructure to ensure business compliance with employment and labor laws - Drafting Independent Contractor Agreements and Non-Disclosure/Non-Competition/Non-Solicitation Agreements - Conducting Federal Trademark Searches and filing trademark applications - Preparing Trademark Opinion Letters after conducting appropriate legal research - Drafting Letters of Opinion for Small Business Loans - Drafting and Responding to Cease and Desist Letters - Drafting and Reviewing Business Purchase Agreements - Managing business acquisitions from start to finish, including drafting and negotiating Letters of Intent (LOIs) and purchase agreements When it comes to contracts, I have not only drafted them, but I’ve litigated them too. Having courtroom experience fighting about contracts that failed for various reasons has given me a unique perspective and edge in contract preparation. I create strong and enforceable contracts that protect your most prized possession as a small business owner or startup: the future of your business. I look forward to learning more about your specific needs and how I can help you reach your goals. Please reach out to me to learn more about my process and how I can assist you. I service clients throughout the United States across a broad range of industries.
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Business with 10-99 EmployeesLegal AssistanceLegal AgreementLegal NegotiationLegal Practice ManagementBusinessLegal ConsultingLegal WritingLegal DocumentationBusiness with 1-9 EmployeesLegal ResearchLegal Applications & RegistrationLegal Entity StructuringLegal Drafting - $20 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Highly motivated and results-oriented freelance paralegal with 15+ years of experience providing comprehensive litigation support to attorneys across various practice areas. Proven ability to manage complex cases efficiently, meet tight deadlines, and maintain strict confidentiality. Seeking to partner with attorneys to provide high-quality, cost-effective paralegal support on a freelance basis.
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