Clarissa Hernandez
Pharr,TX
Summary
Results-oriented and highly organized professional with 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant and Paralegal. Skilled litigation paralegal with background in supporting clients and attorney. Experience includes managing case preparation, conducting legal research, and drafting documents which contributed to the successful outcomes of numerous cases. Strong organizational skills, ability to communicate complex information clearly, and adept at multitasking under tight deadlines. Made significant impact by improving document management processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accessibility for team members. Dedicated litigation paralegal with a strong background in legal research and case preparation. Experienced in supporting attorneys with litigation tasks, including drafting legal documents, conducting investigations, and managing case files. Detail-oriented, organized, and adept at multitasking in a fast-paced legal environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Law Office of Juan R. Zamora
McAllen, Texas
07.2023 - Current
- Complete case reviews
- Conduct legal research using various online databases and resources to gather relevant case law, statutes, and regulations
- Drafted and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and contracts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards
- Managed calendars, scheduled appointments, and maintained attorney's files, ensuring efficient workflow and timely deadlines
- Assisted with client intake, prepared correspondence, and communicated with clients to provide updates on case status
- Organized and maintained electronic and physical files, ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval of documents
- Coordinated with external parties, such as opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses, to facilitate smooth case proceedings
- Conducted legal research and prepared memos on emerging legal issues and changes in legislation affecting the firm's practice areas
- Assisted in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, and assisting with trial logistics
- Collaborated with a team of legal professionals to ensure effective case management and client satisfaction
Litigation Paralegal
Law Office of J.R. Ramirez, PLLC
Edinburg, Texas
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted attorney in all phases of litigation, including case management, document preparation, and court filings
- Conducted legal research using various online databases and resources to gather relevant case law, statutes, and regulations
- Drafted and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and contracts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards
- Managed calendars, scheduled appointments, and maintained attorney's files, ensuring efficient workflow and timely deadlines
- Assisted with client intake, prepared correspondence, and communicated with clients to provide updates on case status
- Organized and maintained electronic and physical files, ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval of documents
- Coordinated with external parties, such as opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses, to facilitate smooth case proceedings
- Conducted legal research and prepared memos on emerging legal issues and changes in legislation affecting the firm's practice areas
- Assisted in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, and assisting with trial logistics
- Collaborated with a team of legal professionals to ensure effective case management and client satisfaction
Claims Adjuster
FRED LOYA INSURANCE
Edinburg, Texas
09.2020 - 05.2021
- As a Claims Adjuster I was the person assigned to all incoming claims
- Understanding the importance of the first initial statement was the importance of my position
- I helped determine the liability status for all claims assigned to my workload
Sales Representative
TEXAS CAR TITLE & PAYDAY LOAN SERVICES
Edinburg, Texas
11.2019 - 07.2020
- As a Sales Representative I assisted clients in applying for payday loans and title loans
- I handled all transactions and cash drawer for the store
- I was able to bring clients in and help our sales growth during my time here
Counter Representative
HERTZ
McAllen, Texas
10.2018 - 05.2019
- As a Counter Representative I assisted customers with their rental arrangement, upsold many amenities to help their rental experience run smoothly
- I was the customer’s first line of contact with any rental agreement issues
- Explaining their contract and fees was also a part of helping our loyal customers
Customer Service Representative
MAXIMUS
Edinburg
02.2016 - 08.2018
- As a Customer Service representative, I helped Texas residents with their applications for Texas benefits and explained the decision of the Texas case workers
- Here I gained the experience with working with HIPPA regulations and very closely with Texas case workers when it came to the applications
E-Chat Customer Service Representative
TICKETMASTER
Pharr, Texas
02.2012 - 02.2016
- As an E-Care customer service representative, I provided customer service to Ticketmaster’s customers via email and chat support
- Response time was highly important in this position
Education
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
UTRGV
Edinburg, Texas04.2023
High School Diploma -
Donna High School
Donna, TX05-2008
Skills
- Legal terminology
- Legal procedures
- Document drafting
- Legal research
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
- Online legal databases
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Attention to detail
- MS Office Suite
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Organizational skills
- Task management
- Prioritization
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Independence
- Professional ethics
- Confidentiality
- Client privacy
- Case support skills
- Calendar management
- Court filings
- Process evaluation
- Deposition preparation
- Legal case files
- Litigation review
- Case analysis
- Drafting pleadings
- Microsoft office
- Case summaries
- Motions preparation
- Litigation support
- Client communication
- Documenting
- Document preparation
- Legal documentation
- Motions drafting
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Law Office of Juan R. Zamora
07.2023 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Law Office of J.R. Ramirez, PLLC
08.2021 - 07.2023
Claims Adjuster
FRED LOYA INSURANCE
09.2020 - 05.2021
Sales Representative
TEXAS CAR TITLE & PAYDAY LOAN SERVICES
11.2019 - 07.2020
Counter Representative
HERTZ
10.2018 - 05.2019
Customer Service Representative
MAXIMUS
02.2016 - 08.2018
E-Chat Customer Service Representative
TICKETMASTER
02.2012 - 02.2016
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
UTRGV
High School Diploma -
Donna High School
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