Erica Longoria
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Break
Family Leave
09.2024 - Current
- Planned and executed a career break to provide care for family and a newborn.
- Researched and identified opportunities for administrative, project coordination, and office support roles in preparation for workforce reentry.
Paralegal/Office Manager
J. Nathan Overstreet & Associates, P.C
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Draft legal documents including affidavits, subpoenas, motions, contracts, complaints, briefs, and deposition notices.
- Coordinated and assisted with trial preparation, meetings, mediations, hearings, depositions, and settlements to support case progress.
- Research legal matters to determine precedence or to help build a case.
- Interview clients and witnesses.
- Submit documents to state and federal courts.
- Supported several civil cases, including personal injury, commercial litigation, divorce and custody disputes, administrative law, contract disputes, and collections from lenders and taxing entities.
- Organized files, e-filed pleadings, prepared and filed notices of hearing, drafted and served letters, managed accounts receivable, invoicing, and billing.
- Monitor workloads and professional development of paralegals and allocate work with an eye toward achieving an equitable distribution of assignments consistent with client needs.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to paralegals/legal assistants.
Branch Sales Administrator
Foresters Financial Group / Cetera Investors
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Ensured accurate processing of all branch transactions.
- Design and maintain an effective tracking system for all marketing activities in the branch.
- Provided technical support for branch activities, fostering professional relationships with customers and the sales department to effectively resolve issues.
- Conducted weekly meetings with the Vice President and the Branch Manager to discuss recruiting and marketing sales production.
- Perform bi-monthly review of branch and maintain all records of operating expenses in branches.
- Resolved inquiries, maintained office supply inventory, placed purchase orders, and performed clerical tasks for all sales groups.
Project Coordinator
Consolidated Services of North America
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Prepared and executed an annual Profit Plan with direct input from the management team.
- Spearheaded company growth across state lines by executing action plans aligned with business objectives and tactical initiatives.
- Championed efficiency initiatives and led implementation of cost reduction measures within areas of responsibility.
- Oversaw budget management including labor, benefits, supplies, company assets, capital investments, depreciation, maintenance and repair and third-party contracts.
- Evaluated fiscal metrics and adjusted activities to meet or exceed performance expectations.
- Grew business by anticipating customer needs, determining appropriate solutions to business problems, and providing high level customer service.
- Established and developed business, social, and civic relationships with customers in assigned territory to maximize profitability.
Project Coordinator
Corporate Move Consulting, Inc
12.2013 - 11.2016
- Assisted in project planning, budgeting, vendor selection, and quality assurance to ensure project alignment with goals.
- Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.
- Allocated projects and resources to departments and individuals to enhance project execution.
- Assessed vendor products and fostered positive relations to support effective collaboration.
- Created and managed complex spreadsheets.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
CENTER FOR ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES
02-2023
Associates of Arts - Criminal Justice
LONE STAR COLLEGE
05-2021
Skills
- CRM & Salesforce
- Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel
- E filing
- Legal drafting
- Trial preparation
- Project coordination
- Office administration
- Client relations
- Team leadership
- Customer relations
Timeline
Career Break
Family Leave
09.2024 - Current
Paralegal/Office Manager
J. Nathan Overstreet & Associates, P.C
01.2023 - 10.2024
Branch Sales Administrator
Foresters Financial Group / Cetera Investors
01.2019 - 01.2023
Project Coordinator
Consolidated Services of North America
06.2017 - 10.2018
Project Coordinator
Corporate Move Consulting, Inc
12.2013 - 11.2016
Paralegal Certificate -
CENTER FOR ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES
Associates of Arts - Criminal Justice
LONE STAR COLLEGE