ALMA GARZA
Spring,Texas
Summary
Organized, dedicated, and ambitious budding paralegal with excellent attention to detail, and thirst for learning. Comfortable working with clients and attorneys and multi-tasking complex assignments and deadlines. Interested in working closely with experienced attorneys and contributing to the success of a dynamic firm. Offering high- level customer service, managing clients file, drawing connections from provided information, knowledgeable in Litigation and Pre-lit.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Lanza Law Firm
Houston, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Defense Firm handling First, Third party and Premises claims for Houston and East Texas dockets. Support Attorney’s with legal research and document management in preparation for civil trials. Schedule and conduct client and witness interviews in preparation for discovery, depositions, and trial. Administrative support, including database and file management, answering phones and general office duties. Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
PARALEGAL
LAPIDUS KNUDSEN
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Defense Firm handling First party Claims and Third-party claims for Houston and East Texas Dockets, fast-paced Firm, Assisting Multi Attorneys, Time Management, Multi-tasking, Calendaring Docket control orders and deadlines, Scheduling depositions/mediations, Hearings, Preparing Motion Drafts, E-file/E-serve experience, taking inbound/outbound calls, Request records and drafting/answering/serving discovery request, Trial Preparation and Assisting Trial as needed, billable hours required and met.
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
DOYEN, SEBESTA & POELMA
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Defense Firm handling First party Claims and Third-party claims for Houston and East Texas Dockets, fast-paced Firm, Assisting Multi Attorneys, Time Management, Multi-tasking, Calendaring Docket control orders and deadlines, Scheduling depositions/mediations, Hearings, Preparing Motion Drafts, E-file/E-serve experience, taking inbound/outbound calls, Request records and drafting/answering/serving discovery request, Trial Preparation and Assisting Trial as needed, etc.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
HOPE & CAUSEY P.C.
11.2019 - 06.2020
- First Party Claims for Houston Docket. Assisted Attorneys, Time Management, Multi-tasking, Calendaring Docket control orders and deadlines, Scheduling depositions/mediations, Hearings, Preparing Motion Drafts, E-file/E-serve experience, taking inbound/outbound calls, Request records and drafting/answering/serving discovery request, Trial Preparation and Assisting Trial as needed
LEGAL ASSISTANT
LAUREN S. SHAW & ASSOCIATES
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Defense Litigation Firm handling First and Third-party claims for Houston and East Texas dockets. Assisted Multiple Attorneys, Open, organize client files, Schedule discovery, depositions. Mediations, hearings, and client interview. Administrative support, calendaring, E-File/E-service experience, and Trial Preparation.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
FELDMAN LEE, PLLC
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Plaintiff Firm, Take Inbound/Outbound calls, Screen PNC's and set up appointments, Complete Intake and Set up Case, set up Claims with Insurance and establish liability, PIP/UM/UIM, Manage and work up Cases, Monitor Client treatment as well as assistant clients. Request Medical records/billing, Attention to detail, Organize and Time Manage my day, Prepare Demands. High Case Volume.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
JIM S. ADLER & ASSOCIATES
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Assist Attorney, Prepare Demands, Request Medical Records/ Billing, Liens, Medical Insurance, Medicare/ Medicaid. Meet Monthly Goal of 40 Demands, Prepare Files for Verification. Inbound/Outbound calls, Speak with clients, adjusters, medical providers. Set up claims with Insurance, Scheduling, Medicaid/Medicare. Multitasking and work High Volume Case Load.
Education
DIPLOMA -
ALDINE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
05.2000
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN PARALEGAL STUDIES -
LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Microsoft Office
- Utilization Management
- Research Proficient
- Legal Writing
- Multi-Tasking
- Case Management
- Adobe Acrobat
- Legal Drafting
- Calendar Management
- Attorney Support
- Understands Confidentiality
- Litigation Support
- Customer Service
- Medical Records
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal
Lanza Law Firm
04.2023 - Current
PARALEGAL
LAPIDUS KNUDSEN
09.2022 - 03.2023
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
DOYEN, SEBESTA & POELMA
12.2020 - 12.2021
LEGAL ASSISTANT
HOPE & CAUSEY P.C.
11.2019 - 06.2020
LEGAL ASSISTANT
LAUREN S. SHAW & ASSOCIATES
04.2018 - 11.2019
LEGAL ASSISTANT
FELDMAN LEE, PLLC
06.2015 - 08.2017
LEGAL ASSISTANT
JIM S. ADLER & ASSOCIATES
01.2013 - 03.2015
DIPLOMA -
ALDINE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN PARALEGAL STUDIES -
LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM
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