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DIANE SAVOUREUX, FRP (954) 319-5468 COMPETENCIES Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook), Word Perfect,

Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, Fastcase, PACER, CM/ECF (federal court filing system), ATIDS, document storage and retrieval programs/databases, attorney bill ing programs. Strong computer proficiency; ability to comprehend new technology quickly. Thorough knowledge of legal documents, procedures, research and termi nology. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong oral a nd communication skills. Ability to work as a team player or independently; mak e educated and informed decisions and follow through on projects to successful c ompletion. Excellent analytical and mathematical skills. Ability to effectivel y prioritize and execute assignments in stressful environments. Strong customer service skills. Typing and transcription speed 65 words per minute. EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS Associate of Science - Legal Assistant, Miami-Dade College, 2006 Westlaw Paralegal Certificate, 2002 Florida Registered Paralegal Member, National Association of Legal Assistants PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ROYALE FLORIDA ENTERPRISES, INC. d/b/a TRUMP DEZER DEVELOPMENT, INC. Executive Legal Assistant, 2008 - Present Executive and legal administrative support to Executive Vice President Legal Affairs & General Counsel. * Prepare, track and organize legal correspondence, documents and information, r outinely confidential in nature. * Research legal issues utilizing automated research technology; provide written or oral reports of results. * Compile legal data from computer databases and practice manuals for litigation and claims. * Extensive contract review; perform document comparisons, redline revisions. * Form and dissolve corporations; file annual reports; misc. corporate matters. * Maintain legal files; track progression of cases utilizing spreadsheet softwar e; update file to reflect legal and administrative status of cases. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Legal Assistant, 2005 - 2007 Legal assistant support to Deputy Chief, Economic Crimes Section and up to as ma ny as four additional Asst. U.S. Attorneys. * Prepare and process a wide variety of documents which were voluminous and comp lex in format including Indictments, Complaints, Warrants for Arrest, Search War rants, Plea Agreements, Pleadings, Motions, Orders, Answers, Grand Jury Subpoena s. Submit completed legal documents to attorney or electronically to Court via CM/ECF. * Prepare Asst. U.S. Attorneys for Grand Jury appearances and presentations . * Provide extensive trial preparation assistance by compiling trial notebooks, a ssembling jury instructions, compiling witness and exhibit lists, arranging expe rt witness appearances. Assemble exhibits; prepare charts and other visual mate rials for use in trial. * Conduct legal research; verify citations and search legal references for infor mation needed by Asst. U.S. Attorneys. * Maintain attorney calendars, schedule appointments, interviews and conferences and provide reminders of commitments and court appearances. Arrange travel for Asst. U.S. Attorneys, witnesses and expert witnesses for appearance at trial.

Successfully passed U.S. Department of Justice/FBI Background Security Investiga tion. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA (3 positions: 2000 - 2004) 1. Relief Judicial Secretary * In Judicial Secretary's absence, prepare a wide variety of documents including civil and criminal pleadings, orders, reports, opinions, and correspondence. T ake and transcribe dictation directly from Judge or from electronic equipment. Proofread and edit documents and correspondence for grammar, punctuation, spelli ng accuracy and word usage. Review outgoing correspondence for accuracy; assemb le and attach supplemental materials as required. * Perform legal research; verify citations and statutory references cited in leg al documents against original sources such as legal text, reports, etc., ensurin g accuracy and compliance with source material. Maintain docket of active cases to monitor and track filing dates, he arings and trial dates. * Arrange meetings and conferences; maintain Judge's calendar. Make travel arra ngements and prepare travel reimbursement vouchers. Update office reference mat erials and supplements. Organize, maintain and update filing system. Screen an d route telephone calls, provide non-confidential case information to public as requested. 2. Administrative Assistant to Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer * Draft, prepare, and review executive correspondence, memoranda, reports and ot her written materials including documents, tables, charts and presentation mater ials; proofread for accuracy. Assemble attachments; make appropriate copies for distribution. Maintain Chief's employee, correspondence and general files. * Assist in the production, printing and distribution of periodic statistical re ports, e.g., Fugitive Study, Annual Report; research and compile required report information. * Perform criminal background checks on arrestees. Meet with arrestees in the a bsence of the assigned Pretrial Services Officer to confirm compliance with term s of post-arrest conditions. * Schedule and arrange meetings and conferences; arrange business travel itin eraries. Prepare travel advances and travel vouchers for all staff (62 employee s); maintain system to track status of travel vouchers. * Maintain training records database; compile employee training activity reports ; communicate opportunities for training to staff. 3. Administrative Secretary to the Clerk of Court * Prepare correspondence; prepare Monthly Report to Judges. * Arrange travel itineraries including complex international travel plans. * Arrange monthly staff meetings, take minutes. * Manage busy telephone, screen callers and provide non-confidential information .

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