Crystal Clark
Dallas,TX
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal Consultant
Self-employeed
Dallas, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law, and other legal documents.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents for court proceedings.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials and corporate meetings.
- Engaged in comprehensive research, employing resources such as LexisNexis and Westlaw, to analyze intricate legal problems.
- Organized exhibits for trial preparation including charts and diagrams that illustrate evidence or testimony.
- Analyzed deposition transcripts for inconsistencies between parties' testimonies.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Investigated potential copyright infringements and trademarks as part of ongoing litigation support.
- Researched legal documents and prepared summaries of findings for attorneys.
- Analyzed financial records to determine the accuracy of information provided by clients or opposing counsels.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
f/k/a Turner, Peacock, & Abergel
Satellite Beach, FL
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Specialized in Insurance Defense Litigation, Corporate Law, and Business and Construction Law.
- Gained expertise in producing high-quality legal documents by drafting, reviewing and revising pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs and memoranda of law.
- Prepared exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Interacted with clients through interviews to obtain interrogatory details, documented their responses in writing, reviewed answers with attorneys, and prepared them in final form for timely submission.
- Managed state and federal electronic filing systems proficiently.
- Organized trial notebooks with relevant case information such as witness lists, medical records, and deposition transcripts.
- Provided comprehensive support to attorneys in all stages of litigation, including handling client communication and facilitating post-trial tasks.
- Conducted legal research in state and federal court systems utilizing online databases such as Westlaw.
Lead Case Manager (contract Temp)
Acadiana Regional Coalition on Homelessness & Housing (ARCH)
Remote
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Prepared family law documents according to LD's directions.
- Conducted housing inspections and interviewed landlords.
- Facilitated groups to address topics such as life skills, relapse prevention, substance abuse, mental health concerns.
- Reviewed rental agreements for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Managed client cases for a period of 3-6 months following successful rehousing.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards of practice.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
Litigation Legal Assistant
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
Dallas, TX
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Evaluated internal control systems to determine their effectiveness in preventing fraud or misappropriation of funds.
- Drafted legal pleadings, motions and briefs for attorney review.
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars and organizing meetings.
- Proofread pleadings, motions or other documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy of content.
- Compiled evidence for presentation at trial or hearing proceedings.
- Prepared affidavits or other sworn statements for signature by witnesses or parties involved in a case.
- Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Prepared detailed reports on findings of forensic accounting reviews.
Licensing Agent/Paralegal
Texas Liquor License
Arlington, TX
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Managed all Canadian accounts for Non-Resident Sellers Permits and Label Registration in compliance with Federal Government regulations.
- Achieved end-to-end completion of license, permit and certification applications.
- Successfully liaise with officials from different levels of government to ensure timely acquisition of required certifications.
- Formed Corporations, Partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies to ensure compliance with federal and taxpayer requirements.
- Researched laws and regulations related to the issuance of licenses.
- Assisted clients in completing applications for various types of licenses.
- Interpreted rules, regulations, and policies concerning licensure procedures.
- Developed relationships with clients to ensure their satisfaction with the licensing process.
Paralegal/Investigator
Bearden Investigative Agency/ J.W. Law Firm
Dallas, TX
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Led successful background investigations on a range of individuals and corporations
- Enhanced pre-employment screening process, character development techniques, and personal history evaluation.
- Conducted in-depth investigations into political and campaign activities.
- Utilize strong analytical skills to investigate cases, evaluate evidence, and compile comprehensive reports
- Analyzed financial records to determine the accuracy of information provided by clients or opposing counsels.
- Prepared exhibits for presentation at trials or hearings by organizing documents into binders and labeling them accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
Old Dominion University
05.2000
Certificate Course in Paralegal Studies -
Southern Methodist University
Skills
- Legal Research
- Client Communication
- Proofreading
- Litigation Support
- Legal writing
Certification
- Certified Notary Public (CNP)
Timeline
Paralegal Consultant
Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
Senior Litigation Paralegal
f/k/a Turner, Peacock, & Abergel
03.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Case Manager (contract Temp)
Acadiana Regional Coalition on Homelessness & Housing (ARCH)
01.2022 - 04.2022
Litigation Legal Assistant
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
07.2020 - 07.2021
Licensing Agent/Paralegal
Texas Liquor License
06.2016 - 05.2020
Paralegal/Investigator
Bearden Investigative Agency/ J.W. Law Firm
11.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
Old Dominion University
Certificate Course in Paralegal Studies -
Southern Methodist University
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