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HOW I DESCRIBE MYSELF: A paralegal with a lot of computer skills. WHAT I LIKE TO DO MOST: Build custom php/MySQL database systems for legal office and other professional environments to track documents, deadlines, important contact information, billing, and other important information.    THINGS I WOULD RATHER HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO: Answer phones; File hard copies of documents; Tell the Senior Partner his $8,000 Dell Server just got fried in an electrical  storm.

This is a contract position involving drafting of pleadings, responding to and propounding discovery, legal research, and litigation tracking. As per the Dauphinot office below, I have implemented a custom database for document control, contact information (Courts, Opposing and co-Counsel, Vendors, Clients, Witnesses, etc.), calendar tracking and billing (that's right, it does math!) at Mr. Barnstone's office. This database was originally created in Filemaker Pro, but has recently been migrated to php/MySQL for greater portability, expansion, and,  most importantly, lower maintenance and upgrade costs. I have also converted this office into one that is virtually paperless, as all documents incoming and outgoing are converted into .pdf. Attorneys no longer need to find a physical file. They can view the entire case history and documentation on the local server.

I work as a contract paralegal on numerous litigation matters for the Fenoglio office, as well as office technical, IT, and php/MySQL database support.

Assisted Employment and PI solo practitioner in the following areas: answering and propounding discovery; drafting and filing pleadings; tracking all deadlines; medical and evidentiary data tracking and acquisition; legal research; as well as carrying out all scheduling requirements; among numerous other responsibilities. At this office, I built and implemented an intricate custom data tracking system utilizing Filemaker Pro, ODBC, and standard .pdf protocols to allow multiple users through a single .fp5 license. This database automated numerous paralegal functions such as letter writing and deadline tracking, as well as connecting and storing information regarding vendors, medical providers, opposing counsel, witnesses, and other vital parties as related to each individual case within the office, and enabling instant recall of this data. This database also aids tracking of electronic documentation of all incoming and outgoing office documents be it pleadings, correspondence, discovery, or any other type of document. I still assist this office in the upkeep and improvement of this db.

Working as a small business owner in a variety of areas including, but not limited to corporate in-house document drafting, web site design and implementation, web hosting solutions, marketing, high-tech manufacturing implementation and execution, database design, and audio/video production. Present clients include Moster Wynne, Reliant Healthcare Solutions, Trillion ITOC, and Austin Signal Corps Productions. 

Have written countless Features, Reports, and Reviews, mainly regarding popular and rock music, for publications such as the Austin Chronicle, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Albuquerque NuCity (now The Alibi), Houston Press, Houston Chronicle, Stereo Subversion, and Puncture. Have interviewed and written published features on musicians and bands such as Tori Amos, Bob Mould, Abra Moore, Sarah Hickman, Alejandro Escovedo, Vic Chesnutt, Dar Williams, Meat Puppets, Frente!, Drain and others. I have also written film and television reviews as well as op/ed for web publication. Selected articles will be rendered on request. Also, see joemitchell.biz/clips.

Responsible for calendar and event tracking for three attorneys and one Workers' Compensation Hearing Representative. Other responsibilities include, but not limited to: opening and filing of new Workers' Compensation cases; arranging translators for numerous non-English speaking clients; setting-up doctor and other witness depositions; new client intake.

Responsible for day to day calendar operations for two Workers' Compensation Applicant attorneys and one hearing representative. One attorney in office also does Social Security Disability. Also responsible for arranging service of hearing subpoenas; arranging translators for numerous non-English speaking clients; obtaining Social Security files, new client intake for both WC and SSDI; assisting attorneys with case investigation; answering client questions; legal research; drafting of various legal documentation- petitions for penalties; DORs; Requests for Commutation; among many other duties. Implemented numerous tracking databases to automate routine functions.

Contracted and performed database, web design, and media production services for Law Firms, Corporate Legal Departments, and other Professional firms throughout Texas. Clients include SigmaTel, Inc. Legal Department, Crossroads Communications Legal Department, Garlick & Harrison, Reliant Healthcare Solutions, LLC, D. Merriwether & Associates, alentis.com, Spa-Tex Spa Services, The Privateers, Austin Signal Corps Productions, and others.

Maintained substantial caseload for several major corporate creditor clients in Consumer Chapter 7 and 13 cases filed in 11 states as well as a number of major Chapter 11, FDCPA, and FCRA matters. Reviewed Chapter 7 cases for potential §523 nondischargeability filings and attended §341 meetings when necessary. Also designed and maintained numerous MS Access DB's used throughout the firm and performed NT network and software troubleshooting as necessary.

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