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Liz Evans

Liz Evans

Paralegal

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Librarian

  • Education

    • Oxford Seminars

      2016 - 2016
      Certificate Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 100-hour Certirfication

    • Singapore American School

      1978 - 1978
      High School 12

    • International School Manila, Philippines

      1974 - 1978
      High school diploma high school

    • Broadmoor Junior High School

      1973 - 1974
      8

    • Episcopal High School, Baton Rouge, LA

      1972 - 1973
      7

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2019 - 2019
      Paralegal Certificate Paralegal Studies

      Understand the fundamental tasks paralegals often perform and the skills necessary to meet client’s needs using real-world cases and scenarios.Learn best practices in document preparation, file maintenance, as well as legal writing and research using Westlaw and Lexis research tools.Gain foundational knowledge in interview and investigation techniques, legal analysis and civil procedures.Understand the Texas Civil Procedure of Evidence, explore tort law, contract law and other civil… Show more Understand the fundamental tasks paralegals often perform and the skills necessary to meet client’s needs using real-world cases and scenarios.Learn best practices in document preparation, file maintenance, as well as legal writing and research using Westlaw and Lexis research tools.Gain foundational knowledge in interview and investigation techniques, legal analysis and civil procedures.Understand the Texas Civil Procedure of Evidence, explore tort law, contract law and other civil law practices. Show less

    • University of North Carolina at Greensboro

      2007 - 2010
      M.L.I.S. Library & Information Studies

      Activities and Societies: LISSA (Library and Information Science Student Association); North Carolina Library Association, American Library Association, Association of College & Research Libraries. Coursework: Foundations of Library and Information Science; Collection Management; Information Sources and Services; Organizing Library Collections (Cataloging); Library Administration and Management; Science and Technology Information Sources; Emerging Technological Trends in Information Access; Seminar: Issues and the Virtual Community; Materials for Adolescents; Lawyering Process (Legal Research); British Librarianship.

    • Trinity University

      1978 - 1982
      Bachelor of Arts International Affairs; Russian language, history and literature; comparative political systems.

      Activities and Societies: SPURS Sorority, Russian Club

    • The American School in Japan

      -

    • LSU Law

      1982 - 1983
      N/A Law

    • International School of Brussels

      1970 - 1972
      Elementary School

  • Experience

    • Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1987
      Paralegal

      Paralegal, legal secretary

    • Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes

      Jan 1987 - Jan 1990
      Paralegal

      Assisting attorneys in title searches, oil & gas law, banking, real estate closings, bankruptcy, probate, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate law; performing due diligence reviews independently, under supervision of attorneys; maintaining corporate minutes for several clients; preparing and filing requisite documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    • Branch Household

      Jun 1990 - Jan 2009
      Homemaker

      Childcare

    • A Way for Children

      Sept 2002 - May 2003
      Administrative Assistant

      Responding to families requesting information about adoption and the home study process; scheduling appointments for home studies; notarizing and obtaining necessary certificates from state authorities for international adoptions; completing domestic readoption documentation; representing agency at adoption fairs and workshops.

    • Johnson & Wales University

      Jan 2009 - Aug 2009
      Library Intern

      Preparing LibGuides for recreational reading collection; serials processing and cataloging with Innovative Millennium; original cataloging; circulation assistance; assist in data entry for information literacy research project; research in current issues in library instruction; observing information literacy instruction classes.

    • Charlotte School of Law

      Aug 2009 - May 2010
      Library Intern

      Working with Innovative Millennium for special projects (Worldcat collection analysis, importing bibliographic records); book processing (stamping, imprinting, printing & affixing call number labels), arranging new book display; RFID tagging; weeding periodicals; contributing to library blog; preparing LibGuides; preparing bibliographies for special collections; preparing and implementing usability surveys regarding new software purchases; creating item records for multi-volume tax management portfolio; reference desk and circulation relief. Show less

    • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

      Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
      Summer Intern - Image Services

      Cataloging images in HMH intellectual property database, using internal cataloging scheme; preparing, managing and manipulating Excel spreadsheets using advanced functions.

    • Evans Household

      Aug 2010 - Dec 2011
      Homemaker

      Time management, child care, nutrition, transportation specialist, psychologist, tutor

    • J. Jill Group

      Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
      Sales Associate

      Provide outstanding customer service to patrons of J. Jill; arrange, organize and display merchandise; diplomatically handle customer complaints to satisfactory resolution; participate in marketing events.

    • Pflugerville Public Library

      Jun 2013 - Nov 2019

      Collection development and acquisition of adult fiction and media; perform original and copy cataloging of incoming materials, including Spanish language, children’s and adult materials according to AACR2, RDA, and DDC; maintain integrity of the catalog through authority control; master all facets of Biblionix Apollo integrative library system; resolve cataloging problems and aid in maintenance of the online catalog; assess and deselect content of library collection using circulation reports; general reference assistance for patrons, including local history, genealogy and popular culture; guide volunteers and part-time employees in book processing, ensuring timely completion of duties; circulation assistance; plan and conduct weekly conversational English classes for foreign language speakers; community outreach; diplomatically resolve patron complaints, ensuring satisfaction while effectively enforcing library policies; interact with a diverse demographic, building relationships while providing a variety of information services and general assistance. Show less

      • Cataloging & Technical Services Librarian

        Jul 2013 - Nov 2019

      • Certifed Instructor of English as a Second Langage

        Jun 2013 - Nov 2019

    • McGinnis Lochridge

      Nov 2019 - Dec 2022
      Law Librarian (Information Services Manager)

      Knowledge Management / Information Services / Research / Conflicts Manager / Legal Resources Manager / Electronic Resources / Cataloging / Budgeting

    • Austin Community College

      Apr 2023 - Jan 2024
      Reference & Instruction Librarian

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Legal Assistant (inactive)

      National Association of Legal Assistants