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Darlene Davila-Herrera

Corpus Christi

Summary

Dynamic paralegal with extensive experience at Hilliard Law, excelling in legal research and document drafting. Proven ability to enhance case management efficiency and streamline communication with clients and court officials. Skilled in trial preparation and adept at managing deadlines, ensuring timely filings and successful case outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Hilliard Law
06.2021 - Current
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, with attention to detail.
  • Organized case files and maintained accurate documentation for efficient retrieval and reference.
  • Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by summarizing depositions and compiling evidence exhibits.
  • Managed calendaring of deadlines and court dates to ensure timely filing of legal documents.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.

Paralegal

Herrman & Herrman
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated communication between clients, witnesses, and court officials to facilitate case progression.
  • Managed calendaring of deadlines and court dates to ensure timely filing of legal documents.
  • 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.

Paralegal

Thomas J Henry Injury Attorneys
04.2015 - 09.2018
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed calendaring of deadlines and court dates to ensure timely filing of legal documents.
  • 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.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, with attention to detail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
05-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Texas
Kingsville, Texas
05-2008

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Document drafting
  • Calendar management
  • File organization
  • Trial preparation assistance
  • Litigation support
  • Document filing
  • Court filing
  • Discovery management
  • Civil law
  • File pleadings

Timeline

Paralegal

Hilliard Law
06.2021 - Current

Paralegal

Herrman & Herrman
01.2020 - 05.2021

Paralegal

Thomas J Henry Injury Attorneys
04.2015 - 09.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Del Mar College

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Texas

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