Amanda Orozco
Summary
Detail-oriented litigation paralegal with a comprehensive background in legal research, case management, and document preparation. Proven ability to organize complex case files and maintain efficient workflows, ensuring timely support for attorneys and successful case outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Rivera Law Group
05.2026 - Current
- Managed case files and organized legal documents for litigation preparation.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and discovery requests for various cases.
- Reviewed and summarized depositions to assist with case analysis.
- Contributed to client conferences to support attorneys in developing case strategies.
- Rendered technical and analytical assistance to support attorney litigation needs
- Proofread legal documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Applied basic knowledge of civil procedures, court requirements and district practices to implement applications needed for civil cases and matters.
- Coordinated implementation of document databases for legal team document review and production.
- Supported attorneys' work product by attending mediations and depositions.
- Attended hearings, mediations, and depositions to support attorneys' work product.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, meeting with clients to research cases, collect data, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation.
- Trained, supported and assisted case teams with best practice use of firm's e-discovery technology solutions, coordinating with and managing outside service providers and vendors.
- Consulted with attorneys and case teams to establish workflows supporting efficient document reviews.
- Researched applicable laws, regulations, judicial decisions and legal articles.
- Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
- Oversaw junior paralegals in completing assigned projects.
- Analyzed medical records to identify pertinent facts that could be used in a court proceeding.
- Coordinated service of process among all parties involved in litigation matters.
- Supported immigration process by conducting client interviews and collecting relevant information.
- Drafted witness declarations and pretrial statements.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
Litigation Paralegal
Andre Thomas Law PLLC
Houston, Texas
03.2025 - Current
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and discovery responses for various cases.
- Coordinated communication among clients, witnesses, and court personnel to ensure clarity and efficiency in litigation processes.
- Reviewed and summarized deposition transcripts for attorney analysis.
- Maintained schedules for court dates, deadlines, and client meetings efficiently.
- Developed organized filing systems for easy retrieval of legal documents.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of the litigation process.
- Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
- Coordinated service of process among all parties involved in litigation matters.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates on case status.
- Utilized case management software to track deadlines and manage workflow effectively.
- Managed document production, identifying relevant documents and coordinating with witnesses to secure necessary authorizations for case preparation.
- Rendered technical and analytical assistance to support attorney litigation needs.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Conducted extensive legal research to support court case preparation and gathered pertinent information for attorney use.
- Compiled detailed summaries of deposition transcripts for attorney review.
- Communicated regularly with opposing counsels regarding settlements or other matters.
- Prepared and organized materials for trial, including exhibits, witness lists, and evidence.
- Prepared final closing documents such as releases and closing statements
Lien Negotiator
M & Y Personal Injury Lawyers
Los Angeles, CA
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Negotiated a significant reduction in lien amounts, resulting in final agreements that were over 50 percent lower than the initial demand.
- Managed high volume of cases, securing lien reductions through effective negotiations.
- Negotiated aggressively with providers and third-party payers, resulting in clients receiving high settlements.
- Evaluated incoming Medicare, Medi-Cal, Workers' Comp, Collection, and governmental health provider liens to facilitate negotiation and resolution.
- Negotiated with law firms regarding attorney fees and costs.
- Verified all outstanding liens, med pay, and costs.
- Communicated with health insurance providers, private medical providers, and hospital, ER, and EMS providers in lien negotiation and resolution.
- I communicated with insurance adjusters and Medley adjusters regarding the status of MedPay and MedPay reimbursement.
- Updated clients on lien negotiation status and provided guidance on potential outcomes.
- Provided recommendations to clients on the best course of action regarding lien resolution.
- Documented all communication and negotiations related to liens.
- Compiled closing statements via Excel, with client costs, medical bills, and fees.
- Translated the closing statement for native Spanish-speaking clients and resolved any concerns.
- Contributed to the team effort by communicating with Spanish-speaking clients regarding the status of their case.
- Coordinated with other departments to obtain necessary information or documents.
- Received 5-star reviews from clients on Google and Yelp for my outstanding performance, resulting in client referrals.
- Received referrals from previous clients, resulting in higher intake for the firm's success.
Litigation Paralegal
Adame Garza, LLP
Houston, Texas
12.2015 - 08.2022
- Conducted legal research for more than two partners, receiving recognition from attorneys for attention to detail.
- Generated reports per attorney requests for 100+ cases, developing legal motions, arguments, and other pertinent case documentation.
- Monitored case status closely to ensure 100% compliance with deadlines and legal requirements
- Organized and managed key information for pending and active cases using multiple software tools
- Inputted and filed lien documentation from 3rd party providers for production in litigation
- Communicated with clients weekly, resolving concerns and questions
- Monitored the records department to ensure incoming medical requests were accurate and prompt
- Assisted in drafting, proofreading, editing, organizing and notarizing legal documentation
- Assisted medical experts in regards to retrieving evidence for reports to produce in trial
- Coordinated scheduling of depositions, mediations, and trial with experts, defense attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure full attendance
- Organized a high volume case load, expediting settlement of cases
- Designed documentation for trial such as exhibits, trial notebooks, and other pertinent evidence before trial deadlines
- Filed legal documentation according to court deadlines such as Affidavits, Discovery, Exhibits, Motions, and Pleadings via Pro Doc Efile
- Negotiated alongside insurance companies to reach a settlement in Pre-Litigation matters
- Provided periodic updates to attorneys in reference to attempted services by process server
- Confirmed client billing and reduced accounts with health providers to the lowest balances
- Tracked case expenses, subrogation claims, client billing through excel
- Utilized Microsoft Teams to archive active, pending, and closed casesPro Doc Efiling
- Quickbooks
- Performed comprehensive research to gather relevant legal information.
- Implemented systematic organization of documents to streamline workflow.
- Proficient with Zoom, Dropbox, Microsoft Teams, 3CX, Salesforce, Docusign, Clio, Sharepoint, ProDoc, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Clear, TLOxp, Public Data, and Microsoft Office 365
- Managed case files and maintained organized document systems for litigation support.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Realty Associates
Houston, Texas
11.2012 - 11.2015
- Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data
- Created account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and obtained supporting documentation for verification
- Verified account discrepancies by securing and investigating information to resolve issues promptly
- Performed monthly and year-end closing statements; reviewed accounts and identified unusual transactions
- Managed bank accounts and gathered tax information for internal audits to support compliance and accuracy
- Resolved agent inquiries to ensure clarity and satisfaction
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Houston
Houston, Texas01-2021
Associates of Arts -
Lone Star College - Kingwood
Kingwood, Texas01-2013
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Court filings
- Motions drafting
- Pleading drafts
- Litigation support
- Settlement negotiation
- Lien negotiation
- Document management
- Case management
- Building rapport
- Task prioritization
- Calendar management
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Client communication
- Negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Excellent communication
- Building rapport
- Leadership
- Independent work
- Strong attention to detail
- Pleading drafts
- Motions drafting
Certification
- Notary Public
- Life & Health Insurance Licensed
- Property and Casualty Licensed
Languages
Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Rivera Law Group
05.2026 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Andre Thomas Law PLLC
03.2025 - Current
Lien Negotiator
M & Y Personal Injury Lawyers
12.2022 - 03.2025
Litigation Paralegal
Adame Garza, LLP
12.2015 - 08.2022
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Realty Associates
11.2012 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Houston
Associates of Arts -
Lone Star College - Kingwood