Legal Assistant / Paralegal - QEO Insurance Group - Remote
(2023-04)
- Scheduling for multiple dockets (depositions, mediations, hearings, meetings, events)
- Calendaring (outlook / smokeball, deadlines, reminders, depositions, mediations, trials, report deadlines, meetings, hearings)
- Document drafting (pleadings, original answers, discovery response drafts, letters of representation, notices, motions, orders, client correspondence)
- Client communication (initial point of contact, client communication for deposition accommodations for multiple parties, facilitating attorney meeting and concerns)
- Translating (deposition preparations or client meetings for Spanish speaking clients and attorneys)
- Maintain case list / trial list (maintain accurate case lists for multiple attorneys with information such as; case count, case details, opposing counsel contact, trial dates, venus, adjuster information)
- Smokeball legal software (input case information and details, organize folders and documents, keep updated case status and memos as well as events)
- Adjuster communication
- Invoices
- Training for new employees
Paralegal - UAIG Insurance Company - Dallas, Texas
(2021-07 - 2022-10)
Assist attorneys with high volume caseload of assigned lawsuits and defending insured clients with superior representation while maintaining professional communication with other law firms, courts, vendors, and clients
- Document preparation for attorney review (i.e. motions, notices, correspondence, etc.) & e-file and serve documents daily as needed
- Management of cases including but not limited to; calendaring, scheduling depositions, scheduling mediations, drafting and mailing correspondence to courts/clients, invoices, setting hearings, trial preparation, drafting and completing discovery responses and requests
- Merging of all documents to central databases for assigned attorneys
- Client success - communication and calls
- Lead paralegal on top office cases while aiding in settlement of multi-million-dollar settlements/verdicts alongside top producing team 5+ years in a row
- Supported administration and research process for civil litigation
- Managed litigation dockets and calendars for attorneys as well as liaised with firm partners on top cases while managing written discovery
- Developed intake forms for English and Spanish speaking clients and conducted interviews in both languages along with taking answering all client calls / concerns
- Mastered ordering/disclosing/e-filing medical, billing, business, affidavit, and investigative records
- Navigated software system Needles and Microsoft Office, e-filed and served correspondence, processed invoice requests and mailed checks
- Expert retention, designation, and communication
- Recruited and trained new hires for complex cases
Lead Paralegal / Legal Assistant - The Law Offices of Domingo A. Garcia, P.C - Dallas, Texas
(2016-07 - 2021-07)
- Lead paralegal on top office cases while aiding in settlement of multi-million-dollar settlements/verdicts alongside top producing team 5+ years in a row
- Supported administration and research process for civil litigation
- Managed litigation dockets and calendars for attorneys as well as liaised with firm partners on top cases while managing written discovery
- Developed intake forms for English and Spanish speaking clients and conducted interviews in both languages along with taking answering all client calls / concerns
- Mastered ordering/disclosing/e-filing medical, billing, business, affidavit, and investigative records
- Navigated software system Needles and Microsoft Office, e-filed and served correspondence, processed invoice requests and mailed checks
- Expert retention, designation, and communication
- Recruited and trained new hires for complex cases
Substitute Teacher / Pre-K & Toddler Teacher - Red Oak ISD, Fire House Kids, Kids University - Texas
(2012-04 - 2016-05)
- Upheld classroom routines to support students, their environment and maintain consistent schedules
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promoter topics and boost learning opportunities
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8 successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of classroom teachers
- Provide safety, care, and positive support and kindness to all students
