Cassandra Johnson
Red Oak,TX
Summary
Efficient Litigation Paralegal skilled at supporting legal proceedings relating to all law areas in multiple jurisdictions. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Desiring to bring 12 years of experience in legal support to a challenging new position with room for advancement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Paralegal/Administrative Assistant
Kizza Johnson, PLLC
10.2021 - Current
- Assist attorneys through all phases of litigation including court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.
- Manage attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conference, depositions, and travel for all attorneys.
- E-file documents with the courts in multiple jurisdictions including state and federal.
- Assist with the hiring process and train new employees on company policies.
- Draft Settlement demands with detail.
- Maintain Client Management Software files including: Client information, related contacts, opposing counsel contacts, court information, engagement Letters, production logs, deposition logs, discovery logs, and document files with organization according to firm convention.
- Drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
- Request and summarize medical records.
- Collect and circulate Daily reminders for upcoming deadlines, hearings, events, etc.
- Conducting legal research and analysis.
- Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Assisting attorneys with trial preparation and jury selection.
- Performing other administrative tasks as needed.
Lead Litigation and Social Security Disability Paralegal
David Kohm & Associates
09.2016 - 10.2021
- Supervise and train new and current employees.
- Responsible for intake and gathering new client information.
- Order and review medical records.
- Prepare/mail contracts and fee agreements.
- Draft templates for petitions, discovery request, discovery responses, pleadings, etc.
- Schedule travel, court hearings, depositions, mediation, and other proceedings.
- Prepare exhibits for court fillings, e-filing petitions and other documents in multiple jurisdictions.
- Draft Settlement demands with detail.
- File new applications and SSDI appeals such as reconsiderations, hearings, and appeals council.
- Frequent contact with third parties to ensure case file work up.
- Work closely with attorneys to prepare cases for hearings and trials.
- Manage and ensure all attorney fees are paid correctly.
- Track case deadlines and accurately enter client data into company-based software program.
Paralegal/Administrative Assistant
Allen Stewart, P.C
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Manage Toxic Tort (Benzene Exposure), Mass Tort, Premises Liability, and Consumer Law cases.
- Responsible for intake and gathering client incident details, work history, exposure history, medical history, etc.
- Manage attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conference, depositions, and travel for all attorneys.
- Operate office equipment, such as photocopy machine and scanner.
- Draft and file various legal documents such as petitions, pleadings, discovery request and responses.
- E-file documents with the courts in multiple jurisdictions
- Maintain client relationship.
- Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate.
- File Disability, SSI applications, and appeals on behalf of clients
- Prepare and mail contracts to clients.
- File Disability, SSI applications, and appeals on behalf of clients
- Prepare and mail contracts to clients.
Education
Paralegal Studies -
El Centro Community College
Dallas, TX12.2014
Skills
- Personal Injury Law/Claims
- Probate
- Medical Malpractice
- Civil Litigation
- Construction Law
- Real Estate Law
- Toxic Tort (Benzene Exposure) and Mass Tort
- Customer Service
- Proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Express & Word),
- Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
- Reports and Data Analysis
- Pacer, Pro Doc, and Texas Efile
- Medical Record Chronology
- File and Records Management
- Calendaring
- Office Administration
- Proofreading
- Notary Public
- Case Text
- West Law
- TLO
- Lexus Nexis
- Needles
- Mycase
- Prevail
- Keen Observation
- Extremely Organized
- Excellent Time Management
- Work well under pressure
Certification
Certified Texas Notary Public, 10/28/2025
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Senior Paralegal/Administrative Assistant
Kizza Johnson, PLLC
10.2021 - Current
Lead Litigation and Social Security Disability Paralegal
David Kohm & Associates
09.2016 - 10.2021
Paralegal/Administrative Assistant
Allen Stewart, P.C
03.2013 - 12.2016
Paralegal Studies -
El Centro Community College
Certified Texas Notary Public, 10/28/2025
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