Claryssa J Medina

• Coordinated settlement talks between counsel, defendants, and plaintiffs.
• Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties.
• Coordinated firm cases in easy-to-review format by using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
• Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
• Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
• Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
• Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
• Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
• Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
• Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
• Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
• Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
• Wrote and filed pleadings with all pertinent Texas courts on schedule to maximize case success.
• Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
• Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
• Conducted background investigations on Plaintiff(s).
• Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.

• Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
• Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
• Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
• Seamlessly interacted with colleagues to plan and complete special projects.
• Scheduled appointments and handled calenders for senior leadership.
• Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
• Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.

• Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
• Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
• Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
• Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
• Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
• Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
• Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

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• Checked food inventory and ordered ingredients.
• Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
• Stored food safely and orderly in freezer and refrigerator.
• Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
• Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
• Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
• Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
• Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
• Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
• Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
• Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
• Supported senior chef with creative meal planning and recipe development.
• Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
• Replenished food and ingredients supplies to meet service demand.
• Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
• Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
• Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling and preparation techniques.

• Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
• Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
• Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
• Inspected catering equipment and utensils regularly to manage wear and tear.
• Oversaw catering orders to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Supervised and trained junior catering staff to carry out correct tasks and apply best practices.
• Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
• Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
• Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
• Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
• Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.