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Gretchen Kita

McCarthy & Holthus
Plano,TX
14
years of professional experience

To further expand my knowledge in the foreclosure field.

Work History

Legal Assistant

1 Year 7 Months
McCarthy & Holthus | 01.2025 - Current
  • Explained firm features and benefits to prospective clients and conducted client status meetings to ensure alignment with client needs
  • Referral setup of foreclosures and bankruptcies
  • Training of staff in referral area
  • Perform day-to-day case management functions, including monitoring of calendared deadlines
  • Utilize online court portals, E-file, and Westlaw form builder
  • E-filing, electronic case organization, draft affidavits/pleadings, cite recorder’s record
  • Facilitated referral setup for foreclosures and bankruptcies to streamline client processes
  • Explain the firm's features and benefits to prospective new clients and conduct client status meetings
  • Led referral team in achieving set goals through strategic planning and continuous support

Referral Assistant/Referral Team Lead

1 Year 11 Months
Miller, George & Suggs | 02.2023 - 01.2025

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

2 Years 8 Months
Steven C. Kline, P.C. | 07.2019 - 03.2022
  • Managed personal injury law cases

Legal Secretary/Paralegal Trainee

1 Year 1 Month
Law Office of Scott Ruggiero | 06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Assisted with civil and criminal law cases at a law firm.
  • Managed case files and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
  • Coordinated schedules and appointments for attorneys, optimizing workflow efficiency.
  • Drafted legal correspondence and documents, maintaining consistency in format and style.

Claims Adjuster

1 Year 6 Months
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company | 10.2016 - 04.2018
  • Educated policyholders and claimants on insurance claim process, ensuring understanding of applicable coverage
  • Verified estimates, calculated damages, and issued claim payments
  • Coordinated the insurance claim process with repair facilities and rental companies
  • Coordinated insurance claim process with repair facilities and rental companies, facilitating timely resolutions
  • Verified estimates, calculated damages, issued claim payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies

Banquet and Catering Manager

4 Years 6 Months
Brio Tuscan Grille | 04.2012 - 10.2016
  • Coordinated over 100 in-house and off-site banquet events annually Achieved 300% sales growth resulting in the organization’s largest banquet room expansion
  • Negotiated contracts with clients for events of 20-500 guests, ensuring alignment with client needs and expectations
  • Managed on-site events and trained staff.
  • Coordinated front of house activities, including scheduling and floor management, to optimize service delivery

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Professional Development Institute University of North Texas | 05-2018

- Political Science

St. Leo University | St Leo, Florida

100 credits toward Bachelors in Political Science

Timeline

Legal Assistant

McCarthy & Holthus
01.2025 - CurrentRead More

Referral Assistant/Referral Team Lead

Miller, George & Suggs
02.2023 - 01.2025Read More

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Steven C. Kline, P.C.
07.2019 - 03.2022Read More

Legal Secretary/Paralegal Trainee

Law Office of Scott Ruggiero
06.2018 - 07.2019Read More

Claims Adjuster

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
10.2016 - 04.2018Read More

Banquet and Catering Manager

Brio Tuscan Grille
04.2012 - 10.2016Read More

Professional Development Institute University of North Texas

Paralegal Certificate
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St. Leo University

from Political Science
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Gretchen Kita