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Cindy Hernandez Spiller

Lubbock

Summary

Diligent and bilingual Paralegal with a background in litigation and legal research. Skilled in evidence gathering and legal document analysis, with the ability to manage complex scheduling, and special project support. Experienced in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death litigation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Craig, Terrill, Hamm, Grossman & Erwin, LLP
03.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.

Paralegal

Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • 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.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.

Paralegal/Office Manager

The Sturgeon Law Firm
05.2009 - 05.2020
  • Completed electronic court filings at the state and federal levels
  • Supervised appointment scheduling for two attorneys and made adjustments and changes through time management application
  • Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing displays
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
  • Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents
  • Trained and managed five employees in best practices and protocols to ensure maximum productivity

Paralegal

The Smith Law Firm
09.2005 - 08.2007
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
  • Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
12-2019

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Arlington Career Institute
Grand Prairie, TX
01.2004

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Litigation support
  • Case management
  • Document preparation
  • Document filing
  • Project Management
  • Motions preparation
  • Strong research skills
  • Critical reasoning

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Paralegal

Craig, Terrill, Hamm, Grossman & Erwin, LLP
03.2023 - Current

Paralegal

Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson
08.2020 - 06.2021

Paralegal/Office Manager

The Sturgeon Law Firm
05.2009 - 05.2020

Paralegal

The Smith Law Firm
09.2005 - 08.2007

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Arlington Career Institute

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

The University of Texas of The Permian Basin

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Texas Permian Basin

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