April Garcia
Alice
Summary
Motivated and productive paralegal with seven years in the legal field. Work well in a large personal injury firm that is high in demand. As a paralegal I possess great dedication, communication, written and organizational skills. I am committed to always working hard to achieve success in any company I work for.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
The Snapka Law Firm
09.2025 - Current
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for attorney review and client communication.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Managed case files, ensuring accurate documentation and timely submissions to courts.
Litigation Paralegal
Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Assist attorney with tasks in the litigation stage
- Maintain open line of communication with clients
- Maintain attorney high volume calendar regarding trial dates, court deadlines, firm deadlines, and reminders
- Set trial dates with courts
- Assist with preparation for depositions; maintain depo planner
- Communicate with court clerks and court reporting companies
- E-file and E-serve motions, orders, pleadings, etc. and obtain copies of file stamped documents
- Maintain medical, billing, and radiology records
- Keep physical and digital file organized
- Create binders for trial
- Handle breakdowns which include: reduction letters, research liens, notify experts that case is complete
- Pre-litigation tasks involved with some cases
Legal Assistant
Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Work closely with attorneys, fellow legal assistants, and administrative assistants as a team to ensure policies and procedures are followed through efficiently and thoroughly
- Communicate daily with assigned attorney using multiple mediums (i.e. Email, written and one on one presentation) to discuss case direction and issues that need to be addressed
- Communicate with clients daily to ensure their questions and concerns are addressed in a timely manner via telephone and in person
- Quickly send out New Client Letters and all client correspondence to clients
- Request Open Records, LDRs, Medical Records, ISO Report, client Insurance policies, and SPOL to businesses
- Communicate with medical providers to have updated records on file
- Send NORIs and communicate with medical providers to keep updated on client's medical treatment
- Communicate with insurance companies to ensure property damage is handled within a timely manner
- Set up claims with both client and adverse insurance companies, send LORs to both insurance companies, manage client's rental vehicle, help resolve property damage, and submit and collect PIP for client
- Ensure all documents sent out are proof-read and correct, without errors
- Submit expenses for rental cars, living and surgery funding, LDRs, etc.
- Manage and keep client's digital and physical file up to date
- Managed client records, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion
Intake Specialist/ Back Office Team
Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Scanned and uploaded all client's correspondence
- Assisted with incoming and outgoing mail (regular and certified mail)
- When needed, would answer phone calls
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service
- Completed intake assessment forms via telephone
- Followed attorney's orders on communicating to Potential New Clients
Receptionist
Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Covered as greeter in both Corpus Christi locations
- Held opening and closing duties
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Answered calls while assisting walk-in PNCs
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices and legal teams
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
San Diego Independent School District
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted teacher in testing students which allowed me to record and evaluate student's progress in learning
- Worked with small groups of students to target problem areas
- Assisted in any part of the elementary school at any given time
- Held school bus duties (on and off bus)
Substitute Teacher, K-12
San Diego Independent School District
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed students during the absence of the primary teacher
- Followed teacher's lesson plan for the day and closely worked with students for their understanding
- Followed teacher's ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
- Was responsible for student's well-being throughout the day and after school pick up
- Cafeteria and bus duties
Realtor
Paragon Properties
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets
- Prepared legal documents for Texas Real Estate Commission
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions
- Showed clients/potential clients available listings for sale
- Set up inspections and helped schedule closing dates for clients
- Answered phone call in office
- Acted as intermediary in negotiations between buyer and sellers
Education
Certification - Real Estate
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TXSkills
- Self-Sufficiency
- Document Preparation
- Client Relations
- Organized
- Confidentiality Understanding
- MS Office Proficient
- Time Management
- Postage Meter-Pitney Bowes
- Notary Public
- Motivated
- Communication
- Workflow Flexible
- Team Player
- AdvoLogix and Salesforce Proficient
- Exceptional Telephone Etiquette
Timeline
Paralegal
The Snapka Law Firm
09.2025 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys
07.2023 - 09.2025
Legal Assistant
Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys
07.2020 - 07.2023
Intake Specialist/ Back Office Team
Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys
03.2019 - 07.2020
Receptionist
Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys
07.2018 - 03.2019
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
San Diego Independent School District
04.2017 - 07.2018
Substitute Teacher, K-12
San Diego Independent School District
08.2015 - 04.2017
Realtor
Paragon Properties
09.2011 - 12.2012
Certification - Real Estate
Del Mar College
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Coastal Bend College