Managing Attorney

Managing Attorney

Daniel Thomas
PO Box 3754
Adelanto, CA
Fax 57-09-45-30

Objective

To work in Challenging demanding all my skill and efforts to explore and adapt myself in different field, and realize my potential and contribute to the development of organization with impressive performance.

Experience

Alder Law, P.C.
Beverly Hills, CA

  • Facilitated the case assignment process

  • Monitored and control cash flow for all accounts daily; prepare and maintain fee and cost projections as well as reports on firm profitability, firm expenses, attorney hour distribution, etc.

  • handled settlement distribution process in conjunction with senior attorney/s on case team, including distribution of funds, negotiation of liens, prepare settlement breakdowns, ensure accurate distribution of funds to all parties involved

  • Acted as liaison to prevent and/or resolve calendar conflicts

  • Conducted attorney and staff training when necessary on IT, administrative processes, etc.

  • Maintained all employee personnel files, deal with HR issues, address issues with firm principal and if he instructs, outside counsel

  • Prepared ads, receive and review resumes for all potential new hires

  • Proactive in resolving employee problems (whether work- or personnel-based); keep firm principal informed when necessary

  • Oversaw this position’s bookkeeper/assistant

  • Maintained and controlled supplies and all other expenditures relating to office operation

  • Coordinated all IT activity with outside IT company and with one in-house person

  • Handled all insurance issues relating to personnel and business, as well as principal’s personal insurance

  • Handled issues relating to principal’s household staff

  • Handled issues relating to principal’s ancillary companies

  • Handled issues relating to principal’s personal and family trusts

  • Managed building upkeep

  • Oversaw this position’s bookkeeper/assistant

Education

LLM in Tax from Delaware State University (DE)

Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and procedures of litigation management within an insurance organization.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Strong negotiation, consultative and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all internal and external business partners,
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment, and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and senior level skill in managing ambiguous situations and issues.
  • Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives in order to achieve strategic business results.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.