Paulette Price

Highly dedicated and results-driven Legal and Regulatory Compliance Paralegal with a proven track record of offering expert guidance and unwavering support in navigating complex legal landscapes. Renowned for ensuring strict adherence to regulatory frameworks, mitigating risks, and driving unwavering organizational compliance. Proficient in conducting meticulous legal research, drafting precise contracts, conducting thorough regulatory analysis, and effectively managing cases and records.

With a diverse industry background encompassing banking, real estate, and medical device manufacturing, I have honed my expertise in various legal facets, consistently delivering exceptional results. Known for fostering seamless collaboration with internal and external counsel, successfully managing intricate cross-functional projects, and implementing stringent quality control measures. Committed to providing unwavering legal support, delivering impactful solutions, and promoting an unwavering culture of compliance.

Seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my exceptional analytical prowess, persuasive communication skills, and extensive experience to make profound contributions to the success of a forward-thinking organization.

Docutech First American ▪ Idaho Falls

Regulatory Compliance Paralegal

07/2019 – 05/2023

• Conducted comprehensive audits and reviews of company policies and documents, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, and reducing potential compliance risks by 20%.
• Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal documents, including contracts,

agreements, and filings, guaranteeing accuracy and adherence to legal standards.

• Monitored and tracked changes in laws and regulations, providing timely updates and recommendations to senior management, resulting in proactive compliance measures, and reduced legal exposure. Maintained up-to-date legal indices.
• Researched and wrote legal memoranda and compliance articles for internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviewed real estate documents for compliance, contributing to a onemillion-dollar increase in the company's bottom line.

KCI-Acelity ▪ San Antonio

Records Manager

05/2014 – 12/2017

• Oversaw legal and regulatory compliance for record management,

encompassing electronic and physical formats, to ensure adherence to company policies, and state, federal, and international laws.

• Implemented a Quarterly destruction program to streamline and enhance records management practices.
• Successfully coordinated the integration of records management processes on a global scale, collaborating with international partners.
• Generated comprehensive reports on records activities and conducted quality assurance audits to ensure accuracy and compliance. that were utilized in several FDA, and other federal audits.
• Actively contributed to compliance-related projects, training initiatives, and reviews.
• Developed and maintained globally applicable policies, procedures, and retention schedules for approximately 100 countries, including the implementation of related training programs.
• Played a pivotal role as a team member in high-profile global initiatives,

encompassing training, records and information management, corporate policy development, and alignment.

• Administered and optimized various records management systems, including

SharePoint and LMS.

• Established and nurtured valuable vendor relationships with Iron Mountain worldwide and secured shredding vendors.
• Managed a global network of 120 liaison.

LexisNexis

Certified Independent Legal Researcher

08/2013 – 06/2015

• Employed active collaboration with Lexis Nexis to effectively identify and collect pertinent case law, statutes, and regulations, thereby streamlining and enhancing the accuracy of legal research.
• Demonstrated meticulous record-keeping abilities by maintaining databases and records of research materials, guaranteeing effortless retrieval of relevant information for future reference and audits.
• Conducted extensive and judicious legal research and analysis on intricate matters, thereby offering invaluable insights and informed perspectives.
• Exercised proficient management skills in overseeing subcontractors,

encompassing pre-hire evaluations, training, and audit procedures.

• Managed a high-volume caseload, organizing and maintaining case files,

tracking deadlines, and coordinating with multiple parties, ensuring efficient case flow and timely responses to discovery requests.

• Collaborated with internal departments and external legal teams to gather and compile relevant information and evidence, coordinating document production and ensuring compliance with FOIA regulations and court orders.

Chase Bank ▪ San Antonio

Collections Litigation Support

02/2002 – 04/2012

• Managed a high-volume caseload of collection litigation matters, ensuring timely and accurate document preparation, filing, and distribution
• Collaborated closely with attorneys and clients to develop impactful litigation strategies, conducting comprehensive legal research and analysis to strengthen case preparation and facilitate successful settlement negotiations
• Organized and maintained complex electronic databases housing critical case information, enabling expedited retrieval and referencing for attorneys and staff
• Implemented streamlined procedures to significantly enhance the overall efficiency of the collections litigation support team
• Served as a valued member of an employee committee dedicated to improving work environment conditions, resulting in a notable 5% increase in overall employee satisfaction
• Acted as a key liaison for the executive office in handling attorney general complaints
• Held multiple roles that provided exposure to the entire litigation process from pre-litigation review through charge-off.

APUS Certificate in Paralegal Studies 2012