Shawnna Guyden

Adaptable and results-focused corporate paralegal with 20+ years of experience supporting complex litigation, insurance, and real estate matters through legal research, case analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled at managing large volumes of legal data, coordinating high-priority legal projects, and leveraging legal technology to improve workflow efficiency and mitigate organizational risk. Recognized for building trusted relationships with attorneys, business partners, and clients while delivering accurate, timely legal support in fast-paced environments.

Paralegal, Real Estate/Insurance Defense (Remote) - Exponential Property Group (Part-Time) - Southlake, TX

(2022-01)

• Review and analyze contracts, real estate agreements, insurance policies, and legal documents to support litigation, mitigate risk, and ensure timely regulatory compliance.
• Manage insurance claims investigations by evaluating coverage, liability, and damages, negotiating settlements within authority limits to achieve efficient claim resolution.
• Collaborate with corporate leaders, outside counsel, insurers, and property managers to coordinate litigation and prepare deposition witnesses.
• Draft settlement agreements, legal releases, and real estate documents, and supported mediations and administrative proceedings.
• Partner with Human Resources on workers' compensation and unemployment matters, reviewing employment documentation and preparing legally compliant responses to agency claims.

Paralegal (Remote) - Nemeroff Law Firm - Dallas, TX

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

Role eliminated due to workforce reduction

• Managed legal documentation, including pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and case materials, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely case progression.
• Coordinated case records and third-party document retrieval, maintained organized legal files and supported efficient matter management.
• Served as the primary liaison between clients, attorneys, and external stakeholders, providing clear communication and driving timely resolution of legal matters.
• Supported attorneys through all phases of litigation by conducting legal research, preparing trial materials, and coordinating case activities to meet critical deadlines.
• Collaborated on special legal projects while effectively balancing and supporting operational consistency.

Senior Legal Administrative Assistant (Remote) - Allstate - Dallas, TX

(2020-01 - 2022-01)

• Coordinated high-volume legal calendars, scheduling depositions, hearings, mediations, and key case events while ensuring compliance with court and internal deadlines.
• Prepared, reviewed, and electronically filed pleadings, motions, and discovery documents, maintaining accuracy and supporting efficient legal matter management.
• Maintained comprehensive case records in TeamConnect, tracking legal documents, correspondence, and critical milestones to support effective case oversight.
• Partnered with attorneys and cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate litigation activities, support legal projects, manage documentation, and facilitate timely case progression.
• Trained and mentored new team members on legal processes, case management systems, and departmental procedures, improving workflow consistency and operational efficiency.
• Partnered with attorneys and cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate litigation activities, support all projects, manage documentation, and facilitate timely case progression.
• Organized and facilitated commission call processes, settlement systems, and departmental procedures, improving workflow consistency and operational efficiency.

Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary - Baron & Budd, P.C. - Dallas, TX

(2009-01 - 2019-01)

• Prepared, reviewed, and electronically filed a broad range of legal documents, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely support for high-volume litigation matters.
• Coordinated depositions and other legal proceedings by managing scheduling, preparing required documentation, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintained organized case files, trial materials, and legal records while serving as a liaison between attorneys, business partners, and regional offices to facilitate efficient matter management.
• Administered the firm's electronic filing processes and conducted legal research to support case strategy, risk assessment, and informed decision-making.
• Created jurisdiction specific training manuals and led special projects to streamline workflows, improve compliance, and enhance team performance.
• Supported special legal projects and departmental initiatives by assisting with recruiting, onboarding, and training staff while promoting standardized legal processes and operational efficiency.

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology - Tarleton State University (2013-01 - 2015-01)