Doug Schwartz
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Experienced paralegal and legal operations consultant skilled in creating persuasive legal documents and synthesizing intricate medical records. Demonstrated track record of accuracy and efficiency under pressure, leveraging Clio case management tools to enhance workflow. Known for producing impactful narratives that drive successful results. Highly adaptable to remote work settings.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal and Legal Ops Consultant
Freelance
01.2020 - Current
- Drafted legal motions, affidavits, timelines, damages summaries, and exhibit packets.
- Reviewed medical documentation and incident reports to create compelling summaries.
- Managed multi-case workflows in Clio, including matter setup, tasks, timelines, and document structures.
- Conducted legal research and synthesized statutory and factual data into persuasive written products.
- Used automation tools to streamline document intake, naming, indexing, and metadata extraction.
Researcher
Investigative Journalist
, United States
01.1983 - Current
- 40 years distilling complex information into clear, compelling narratives.
- Conducted deep-dive research, interviews, and document analysis for national agencies.
- Produced high-volume written content under tight deadlines.
Education
Master's Degree - Multi-Media Journalism
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL01-2019
Master's Degree - Public Relations
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FLSkills
- Demand letter drafting
- Persuasive writing
- Medical record synthesis
- Incident causation analysis
- Exhibit organization
- Records management
- Accuracy under pressure
- Statutory interpretation
- Evidence-based writing
- Clio case management
- Document organization
- Project timelines
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Affinity design software
- Airtable database management
- Dropbox file sharing
- Cloud automation tools
- Quick learning ability
- Adaptability in remote communication
Timeline
Paralegal and Legal Ops Consultant
Freelance
01.2020 - Current
Researcher
Investigative Journalist
01.1983 - Current
Master's Degree - Multi-Media Journalism
Full Sail University
Master's Degree - Public Relations
Full Sail University