Fernanda Ray
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Dynamic paralegal with extensive experience at Espy & Associates, excelling in document preparation and litigation support. Proven ability to manage case files efficiently while demonstrating effective communication and attention to detail. Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office and legal research tools to enhance trial readiness and support successful outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Espey & Associates
01.2025 - Current
- Communicated with medical and billing experts to produce reports and case files prior to deposition.
- Drafted discovery and reviewed deposition transcripts to order records.
- Drafted original answers for multidistrict litigation files.
- Assisted legal team in drafting motions for court submissions. and collecting exhibits to be filed timely.
- Prepared exhibits for trial.
- Enter time into Juris.
File Clerk
Espey & Associates
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained physical and electronic files for all case documents to ensure easy access and organization.
- Received and distributed all case filings by cause number.
- Assisted teams in trial preparation by organizing notebooks, trial exhibits, and production items for seamless workflow.
- Broke down production and labeled items for clear identification and efficient retrieval.
- Perform social media searches for plaintiff’s and defendants to write a report.
Junior Paralegal
Espey & Associates
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Drafted discovery and reviewed deposition transcripts to order records.
- Communicated with medical and billing experts to produce reports and case files prior to deposition.
- Prepared exhibits for trial.
- Drafted original answers for multidistrict litigation files.
- Supported paralegals with administrative tasks in daily operations.
File Clerk Lead
Espey & Associates
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintaining the physical and electronic file of all documents pertaining to a case.
- Ensure production was broken down and properly labeled for easy identification.
- Assisted teams in preparation for trial. Including but not limited to notebooks, trial exhibits and production.
- Receive a distribute all filing in a cause number.
- Perform social media searches for plaintiff’s and defendants to write a report.
- Assist in Training New Clerks.
- Manage and create policies to be followed by the firm.
Intern
Espey & Associates
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted paralegals in day-to-day tasks.
- Drafted discovery and reviewed deposition transcripts to order records.
- Communicated with medical and billing experts to produce reports and case files prior to deposition.
- Prepared exhibits for trial.
- Drafted original answers for multidistrict litigation files.
Litigation Administrative Assistant
Judicial Services Record Retrieval company
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Drafted and served Deposition by Written Questions to medical, billing and radiology providers.
- Communicated with custodian of records to produce documents in a timely fashion consistent with local and state rules.
- Managed/Trained 3-5 International teams of Support Specialists to ensure compliance.
- Communicated with clients about deadlines and issues surrounding requests.
- Created and Maintained Training documents for new personnel.
Shift Lead/Associate trainer
Steak ‘N Shake
05.2014 - 12.2018
- Maintain a friendly and clean work environment.
- As well as train new hires in both the kitchen and dining room.
- Maintain friendly relations with customers and employees.
- Completed a variety of supervisor tasks which include restocking, crew management and employee task outline.
Education
BACHELORS OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES - CRIMINOLOGY
TEXAS A&M – San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2025
Associates - Paralegal Studies
San Antonio community college
San Antonio, TX05.2023
Major - Criminal Justice, Psychology
University of texas san antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Outlook
- Video conversion platforms
- ProDoc
- TexDocs
- Legal research
- Case management
- Document preparation
- Trial support
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- File and records management
- Litigation support
- Document drafting
- Case file organization
- Deposition summaries
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
Espey & Associates
01.2025 - Current
Junior Paralegal
Espey & Associates
01.2024 - 01.2025
File Clerk Lead
Espey & Associates
05.2023 - 01.2024
Intern
Espey & Associates
02.2023 - 04.2023
File Clerk
Espey & Associates
01.2021 - 02.2023
Litigation Administrative Assistant
Judicial Services Record Retrieval company
01.2019 - 01.2021
Shift Lead/Associate trainer
Steak ‘N Shake
05.2014 - 12.2018
BACHELORS OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES - CRIMINOLOGY
TEXAS A&M – San Antonio
Associates - Paralegal Studies
San Antonio community college
Major - Criminal Justice, Psychology
University of texas san antonio