Marissa Williams

Outgoing mother of four boys looking for a shakeup in her career

Paralegal at Montgomery County Public Schools (2025-01 – Present)

• Conducted Legal Research using LawConnect and PACER
• Draft Legal Correspondence
• Schedule Hearings and Maintain Attorney calendar
• Order, Maintain/Organize Student Records

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant at Carlton Fields (2022-10 – 2024-10)

• Managed time entry and billing using INTAPP software to ensure accurate client invoicing, including compliance with internal billing policies and project timelines.
• Drafted engagement letters and opened new matters, ensuring all client agreements and legal documentation were aligned with compliance standards.
• Conducted conflict checks and ensured all new engagements met ethical and regulatory guidelines. Blue Book and Cite Check
• Led federal filings and SEC filings, ensuring all documentation adhered to relevant statutes and court rules.
• Coordinated and maintained federal and civil trial support materials, including deposition digests and trial binders, ensuring all materials met legal compliance standards.
• Attended strategy meetings and collaborated with attorneys to establish case management workflows and project milestones.
• Managed and executed subpoena discovery processes, ensuring compliance with legal protocols.
• Directed case file management, focusing on ensuring client confidentiality and data protection compliance.
• Conducted Legal Research using Lexis Nexis, Weslaw, and PACER
• Maintained strong relationships with clients and external counsel, fostering effective communication and collaboration across multiple cases.

Executive Legal Assistant/Paralegal at Compass Law Partners (2021-02 – 2022-10)

• Managed billable hours for all attorneys using case management software, ensuring compliance with firm billing policies and tracking project milestones.
• Led e-filing of federal court cases and managed case documentation for Montgomery and Prince George's County filings, ensuring compliance with local filing rules.
• Coordinated and led case management meetings, driving initiatives to streamline workflows and improve case tracking. Blue Book and Cite Check
• Managed office operations, including supply ordering and maintaining vendor relationships, to support firm compliance and operations.
• Facilitated legal research for compliance with current legal precedents and drafting legal memoranda.
• Organized and managed client files and legal documents, ensuring proper storage and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Spearheaded community outreach activities, ensuring alignment with firm values and regulatory guidelines.
• Conducted Legal Research using Lexis Nexis, Weslaw, and PACER

Senior Litigation Paralegal/Executive Legal Assistant at Marko Law, PLLC (2017-07 – 2020-12)

Acted as the lead paralegal for a civil rights lawsuits, class action, and catastrophic personal injury boutique firm, overseeing complex legal projects with a focus on compliance and case management.

• Drafted motions and pleadings while ensuring compliance with Federal and State court rules and deadlines.
• Managed the e-filing process for federal and state cases, guaranteeing that all submissions adhered to legal protocols and compliance requirements.
• Coordinated project activities for the legal team, optimizing task distribution and ensuring high-level compliance with case strategy and deadlines.
• Conducted discovery, reviewed documents, and ensured all responses met legal and regulatory compliance standards. Blue Book and Cite Check
• Trained support staff and collaborated in ongoing training initiatives to maintain compliance with firm policies and best practices.
• Supported trial activities including the preparation of deposition digests and trial binders, ensuring all materials complied with legal standards.
• Conducted Legal Research using Lexis Nexis, Weslaw, and PACER

Paralegal – Discovery Support Representative (Contracted through Xerox) at General Motors (2016-10 – 2017-07)

• Supported the discovery process by drafting responses to interrogatories and managing document requests in compliance with legal standards.
• Created and maintained discovery tracking logs, ensuring compliance with internal timelines and legal requirements.
• Coordinated the redaction and review of sensitive discovery documents, ensuring adherence to confidentiality agreements and data protection regulations.
• Scheduled and managed custodian interviews, ensuring proper legal procedures and compliance with investigative standards.

B.A. in Political Science – Wayne State University (2008-04)