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Amanda Muldner

Paralegal
Rockwall,TX

Summary

Highly experienced paralegal equipped to handle variety of tasks in fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset. Offering attention to detail and strong organizational skill set, eager to develop in legal environment. Brings foundational understanding of legal procedures and document management. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Grob & Associates Law Firm
09.2024 - Current
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Aided settlement negotiations with effective summary reports outlining key points from discovery materials for use during mediation sessions or pretrial settlement talks.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.

Paralegal

Law Office of J. Cameron Cowan
08.2022 - 09.2024
  • During my employment my paralegal duties included client consultations, preparing contracts, pleadings, petitions, motions, correspondence, Requests for Admissions, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Requests for Disclosure, Deposition Notices, responding to discovery requests, insert appropriate objections, determine required documents and relay to clients the required responsive documents necessary to avoid further litigation, client conferences, evaluating cases/strategies, preparing files, reviewing and analyzing documents from opposing counsel and clients, ordering records, working with the Office of the Attorney General in child support cases. I worked daily with clients and their needs. I was responsible for developing the cases and gathering necessary documents to effectively litigate. I translated to clients in “layman terms” regarding the legal verbiage and what they should anticipate moving forward or if we need to pivot to get closer to arriving at their goal. I attended contested hearings, mediations, trials and depositions. We predominately worked in family law and criminal law.
  • My duties as office manager include monthly billing, payroll, accounting, office supplies, organizing the office, yearly closing files, training support staff, banking, and working with vendors for legal services as well as utility services.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Paralegal

Wheeler & Wheeler, P.C.
01.2012 - 01.2022
  • During my employment with Keith Wheeler, I was the paralegal and office manager. Some of my paralegal duties included meeting with clients, evaluating cases, preparing files, preparing discovery and responses, ordering records, working with clients on driving records, working with the Office of the Attorney General in child support cases, and maintaining organized files. I assisted in the formation of companies, contracts, minutes, interaction with the Secretary of State and obtaining EIN. I assisted clients/their companies and HR Departments with collections of unpaid invoices/orders. I prepared Noncompete Agreements and Nondisclosure Agreements for our business clients to distribute to their employees. In litigation matters, I responded to discovery requests, inserted appropriate objections and met with clients regarding discovery to gather and provide responsive documents. I assisted with hearings, mediations, trials and depositions, including preparing organized files, notebooks or boxes for same. The cases we worked on included family law, criminal, probate, estate planning, business, contracts, and construction cases.
  • My duties as office manager included monthly billing, payroll, accounting, ordering office supplies, organizing the office, yearly closing of files, training support staff, banking and working with vendors for legal services as well as utility services.
  • Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced firm's legal research capabilities, maintaining up-to-date database of legal resources and precedents.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
  • Fostered collaborative environment, facilitating communication between legal teams and clients.

Paralegal

Thornton, Biechlin, Segrato, Reynolds & Guerra
04.2008 - 12.2011
  • During my employment with the Thornton firm, I worked as a litigation defense paralegal directly under Senior Partner, Mr. Joseph L. Segrato. My main responsibility was discovery. I drafted and propounded Requests for Admissions, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Requests for Disclosure, Deposition Notices, etc. I responded to discovery requests, inserted appropriate objections, and gathered as well as provided responsive documents. I met with clients to discuss the discovery in each case. I was responsible for ordering and reviewing medical documents, billing, and driving records to determine any additional records necessary. I attended jury trials, prepared for trial, organized trial boxes, assisted with Voir Dire and carried out any duty necessary for trial from beginning to end. I helped with deposition preparation and deposition notebooks. I prepared Mediation Notebooks as well. I performed investigative work such as taking pictures, determining liability exposure, and working closely with the adjusters and insurance companies on each case. The cases we worked on included automobile accidents, slip and falls, construction, dram shop, employment defense and death cases. The matters my team litigated had a ten-million-dollar liability minimum exposure.
  • Enhanced firm's legal research capabilities, maintaining up-to-date database of legal resources and precedents.
  • Enhanced accuracy of case analysis with diligent fact-checking and legal research.
  • Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
  • Wrote and filed pleadings with Courtson schedule to maximize case success.
  • Improved client trust and satisfaction, providing comprehensive support and updates throughout case progression.
  • Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
  • Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
  • Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
  • Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses when needed.
  • Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Paralegal

Wolff & Wolff
05.2007 - 04.2008
  • During my employment with Wolff & Wolff, I supported a well-rounded and highly respected family law attorney, Bennett Wolff. I was responsible for drafting pleadings, preparing and organizing discovery, scheduling appointments, assisting in trial, maintaining organization, scheduling hearings, overseeing monthly expenses, billing, collections, preparing files, depositions, assisting with appeal cases and working with the Court of Appeals. I was expected to prepare a summary of any potential client to assess if their case was suitable for the firm's goals. My priority and goal were to assist my superior attorney in establishing his goals and fulfilling the needs of our clients.

Legal Assistant

V. Wayne Ward, L.P.
03.2005 - 05.2007
  • I supported a top family law attorney in Tarrant County, Wayne Ward. Some of my responsibilities included meeting with clients, drafting pleadings, trial preparation, preparing files, dealing with correspondence, creating inter-office memorandums, transcribing, carrying out deposition and mediation assistance, updating the company website and conducting legal research. I participated closely with local judges and helped coordinate campaigns and fundraisers. I attended a monthly CLE seminar as well. I maintained the accounts receivable and developed a collection strategy to assist with delinquent accounts. This firm had a large client docket and handled a variety of cases including uncontested/contested divorces, wills/estate planning, custody cases and large estates cases.

Education

Associate Degree - Applied Science in Paralegal Studies

Tarrant County Community College
Hurst, Texas

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Columbia College
Fort Worth, Texas

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Timeslips, ProDoc, TXDocs, Accurint, Amicus Attorney, LexisNexis, MS Office, MS Work, PC Law, West Law, Javelin, Client Profiles

Typing 115 WPM

Client communication

Case management

Pleadings and discovery

Trial preparation and attendance

Office administration

Document drafting

Notary public

Document preparation

Calendar management

Proficient in MS office

Legal research

Administrative support

Power of attorney

Account administration

Workload management

Deposition summaries

Client intake procedures

Document organization

File organization

Financial and estate planning

Expertise in legal proceedings

Proofreading

Database research

Work Availability

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Certification

  • Certified Paralegal

Timeline

Paralegal

Grob & Associates Law Firm
09.2024 - Current

Paralegal

Law Office of J. Cameron Cowan
08.2022 - 09.2024

Paralegal

Wheeler & Wheeler, P.C.
01.2012 - 01.2022

Paralegal

Thornton, Biechlin, Segrato, Reynolds & Guerra
04.2008 - 12.2011

Paralegal

Wolff & Wolff
05.2007 - 04.2008

Legal Assistant

V. Wayne Ward, L.P.
03.2005 - 05.2007

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Columbia College

Associate Degree - Applied Science in Paralegal Studies

Tarrant County Community College

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