Onika McLean

About Onika McLean

Twenty years of experience as a Managing Clerk and ten years of experience as a Paralegal Supervisor with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Managing several staff members in various practice groups. Strong media and communication professional skilled in Construction Law, PACER, Legal Writing, Trials, and Management and Board Member of the Managing Attorney and Clerk\'s Association.

Experience

1. Managing Clerk Paralegal Supervisor

   Duane Morris LLP

   Jul 2008 — Present

   Maintain the firm’s litigation dockets and calendaring software, including the overseeing, entering and calculating of due dates and deadlines for various litigation related filings and services of process. Assisting the Philadelphia, Newark, Chicago and D.C offices with New York filings and services of process both nationally and internationally. Preparing and drafting of Motion papers, Affidavits, Notices and Stipulations to be filed with the court. Docketing and scheduling discovery deadlines using Edockets software as well as provide daily and weekly electronic calendar reports for attorneys’ review. Conduct procedural and administrative inquiries regarding legal research. Maintain a working knowledge of Federal and State Court rules and procedures. Inform and guide all legal staff regarding document filing deadlines and electronic case filing procedure. Perform and manage electronic court filings. Travel to court for complex court filings in both Federal and State Courts. Supervision of paralegals, student interns and summer associates. Involved in all aspects of hiring, training and delegation of work assignments and evaluation of work performances. Work with the lost prevention team to ensure compliance of the firms insurance carrier\'s requirements. Coordinate staffing and training of paralegals on special projects, the latest software and following up regarding the integration of new procedures. Counsel staff to ensure adherence to firm policies and procedures; perform annual evaluations. Spearhead various initiatives for non-profit organizations, coupling with the business development team to insure the firms desire to assist the community enhancement while developing business opportunity relationships for the firm. Assisting in the development of the vision and effective strategy that champions the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive environment through the diversity and inclusive committee.

Education

• City Tech, CUNY

  Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), International Law and Legal Studies

  2003 — 2006