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PARALEGAL
Summary

Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in legal case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume, complex caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem solver with excellent research and communication skills.

Skills
  • Superb organizational skills
  • Understands confidentiality
  • Able to work dependently and independently
  • Team-oriented
  • Mediation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Timeslips
  • Civil Litigation
  • Office administration
  • File and Records Management
Experience
BALLARD, SIMMONS & CAMPBELL, L.L.P | Austin, TexasParalegal09/2003 - Current
  • Draft, analyze and prepare numerous pleadings and other legal and pretrial documents.
  • Manage the drafting of discovery requests and responses.
  • Identified and solved complex problems impacting legal team and business direction.
  • Used online databases such as WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations.
  • Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
  • Identified and analyzed legal documents, discovery documents and contracts.
  • Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
  • Managed case correspondence on behalf of two attorneys.
  • Managed trial calendar, judicial calendar and master calendar for two attorneys.
  • Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between judges, court administration, government agencies and attorneys.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, developed trial exhibits, responded to motions and organized documents for trial discovery.
  • Responded quickly to client calls and inquiries, asking open-ended questions to deliver applicable information.
  • Trained incoming staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
  • Coordinated with multiple departments regarding responsive documents and document retention.
  • Consulted with clients, witnesses and legal professionals to define and document case details.
  • Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents associated with litigation process.
  • Assisted in elements of civil litigation, including initiating and responding to claims, gathering and presenting evidence and client counseling.
  • Coordinated subpoena services and other day-to-day support activities for legal office.
DION J. CUSTIS, P.C | Cheyenne, WyomingParalegal02/2001 - 05/2003
  • Prepared appellate briefs on criminal and workers' comp matters.
  • Interviewed clients and witnesses.
  • Performed legal research.
  • Analyzed and drafted numerous pleadings and pretrial documents.
  • Organized numerous case files.
  • Participated in coordinating discovery.
  • Communicated with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
  • Scheduled, assisted, and prepared attorney for hearings and trials.
  • Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents associated with litigation process.
BURNS ANDERSON JURY & BRENNER, L.L.P | Austin, TexasParalegal05/2000 - 12/2000
  • Drafted, reviewed, and edited pleadings, motions, orders and other legal documents.
  • Participated in coordinating discovery.
  • Communicated with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
  • Scheduled, assisted, and prepared attorney for hearings and trials.
  • Monitored attorney's mail.
  • Maintained court dates.
Education and Training
Texas State University At San Marcos F/n/a Southwest Texas State University | San Marcos, TXMaster of Arts in Legal Studies-Advanced Legal Assistant Studies2000

GPA: 3.92

  • Thesis: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Texas State University At San Marcos | San Marcos, TXLawyer's Assistant Program, Certificate Received2000
Texas State University At San Marcos | San Marcos, TXBachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Criminal Justice1999

GPA: 3.77, Magna cum laude

  • Dean's List Honoree Spring and Fall Semesters 1996-1999
  • Nominee, Undergraduate Commencement Speaker 1999
  • Alpha Phi Sigma 1999-present
  • Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society 1999-present
  • Mitte Foundation Scholar 1999-present
  • Pi Sigma Alpha 1998-present
  • Golden Key National Honor Society 1996-present
  • Academic Achievement Awards 1995-2000
Activities and Honors
  • President, Ladies of Zion MIssion Ministry, The First Baptist Church, Taylor, TX
  • Member, State Bar of Texas, Paralegal Division
  • Notary Public, State of Texas
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • BALLARD, SIMMONS & CAMPBELL, L.L.P
  • DION J. CUSTIS, P.C
  • BURNS ANDERSON JURY & BRENNER, L.L.P

School Attended

  • Texas State University At San Marcos F/n/a Southwest Texas State University
  • Texas State University At San Marcos

Job Titles Held:

  • Paralegal

Degrees

  • Master of Arts in Legal Studies-Advanced Legal Assistant Studies
    Lawyer's Assistant Program, Certificate Received
    Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Criminal Justice

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