Amy Mack
Litigation Paralegal
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Fueled by an affinity for streamlining complex procedures, I am at my best when immersed in high-stakes environments. My capacity for vivacious debate, demand for accurate detail, and a keen sense for finding the smallest oversights has seen me deliver extraordinary results. Consider me as an asset who thrives not just in meticulous organization, but also in fostering a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Goranson Bain Ausley
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Primary paralegal to Midland and Tarrant County case matters for Cindy V. Tisdale and assist associate as requested
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Completed electronic court filings at state level.
- Managed communication between counsel, clients and court.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
McFarland Law
Clarksville, TN
01.2018 - 04.2023
- Support senior attorneys in all aspects of litigation, assist in factual investigations, discovery, hearings, trials, mediation, depositions, settlement, and appeal with caseload of up to 100 heavily litigated matters
- Primary liaison between clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, and court personnel; reaffirming the firm’s reputation through active communication
- Restructured billable hour and invoice system, increasing monetary intake by 200% over five years.
- Build effective case strategies, interview witnesses, correlate evidence to trial briefs and deposition outlines, organize oral argument materials that aid in the best-case outcomes for litigations.
- Collected data from client media and pertinent sources to prepare for litigation.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Maintained positive client relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established performance goals for paralegals and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Paralegal Consultant
The Law Office of Steven C. Girsky
Clarksville, TN
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Support senior attorney on highly litigated matters.
- Collaborated with attorney to develop strategies for each case
- Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
- Develop strong rapport with clients, working one-on-one and building confidence in attorney-client relationship while minimizing client pre-trial trepidation
- Lead paralegal on highly litigated matter through trial by jury for malicious prosecution resulting in a 6-figure settlement being awarded to our client.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree (IP) - Communications
Baylor University
Waco, TX01.2000
High School -
Southlake Carroll High School
Southlake1997
Skills
- Civil and Family Law Litigation
- Legal Research: Lexis & Westlaw
- Legal Document Writing
- Case and Workload Management
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Leadership
- EFiling
- MS Word, Excel, PP, Adobe, Outlook
- Case Management
- Litigation Support
- Subpoena Service
- Exhibit Preparation
- Expertise in Legal Proceedings
- Settlement Statements
- Deadline Monitoring
- Troubleshooting Complex Problems
- Manage Schedules
Contact Data
linkedin.com/in/amysmack, amymack2023@gmail.com, Fort Worth, Texas, (817) 948-0630, Amy Mack
Timeline
Paralegal
Goranson Bain Ausley
05.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Litigation Paralegal
McFarland Law
01.2018 - 04.2023
Paralegal Consultant
The Law Office of Steven C. Girsky
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor’s Degree (IP) - Communications
Baylor University
High School -
Southlake Carroll High School