DONALD JUEL GRIFFIN
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Resourceful and tech-savvy Litigation Paralegal with hybrid experience in legal operations and multimedia communications. Adept at managing legal documentation, maintaining legal tech systems, and supporting litigation workflows. Recognized for precise execution, digital fluency, and creative problem-solving that improve legal team operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Law Office of R. Kent Piacenti, PLLC
01.2023 - Current
- Draft and manage a variety of legal documents, pleadings, and memoranda using Clio/MyCase; legal research using Westlaw Precision, LexisNexis, and Casetext.
- Oversee calendar management, billing timelines, and ensure compliance with court deadlines.
- Lead the implementation and support of legal tech tools to streamline firm operations.
Freelance Multimedia Designer/Editor
DonaldJuel Design
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Created digital content for brands including the Big 12 Conference; supported external communications and digital storytelling strategy.
- Applied project management and design thinking across teams—a skill now leveraged in legal communications.
- Consulted with other small Black-owned businesses to create and redesign websites, logos, and other digital assets to support their marketing efforts.
General/Hospitality Manager
Inspire Brands (Cedar Hill); Wingstop Restaurants Inc. (Dallas); Subway (Fort Worth)
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Editorial & Multimedia Positions
Dupree Miller & Associates (Dallas); CSIS (Washington D.C.); TCU360.com (Fort Worth)
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Reviewed manuscripts, edited editorial documents, and coordinated multi-stakeholder projects.
- Led production and dissemination of high-quality written, visual, and digital content.
- Conducted research, met deadlines, and ensured brand consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Texas Christian University
01.2017
Skills
- Drafting pleadings
- Deposition preparation
- Litigation support
- Proofreading
- Court filings
- Case analysis
- Legal research
- Document management
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Law Office of R. Kent Piacenti, PLLC
01.2023 - Current
Freelance Multimedia Designer/Editor
DonaldJuel Design
02.2021 - 12.2022
General/Hospitality Manager
Inspire Brands (Cedar Hill); Wingstop Restaurants Inc. (Dallas); Subway (Fort Worth)
01.2019 - 01.2021
Editorial & Multimedia Positions
Dupree Miller & Associates (Dallas); CSIS (Washington D.C.); TCU360.com (Fort Worth)
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Texas Christian University
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