Jack De Luna
Poteet,Texas
Summary
Knowledgeable [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Wyatt Law Firm
San Antonio , TX
2020.06 - Current
- Over saw a litigation docket of 500 plus personal injury cases; successfully generated the highest profits for three consecutive years.
- supported all individuals and team in the firm ranging from management, accounting, to attorneys and staff.
- Resolved inefficiencies through collaboration and solution base steps.
- managed and led the legal assistant, medical clerk, scheduler, and legal writers
- improved overall office efficiency through IT management.
- drafted and finalized state and federal documents such as pleading, discovery, motions, notices, subpoenas, and correspondence.
- gained an expansive knowledge of local county, city, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures.
- worked closely with firm owner/lead attorney on all litigation cases.
- formulated strong connections with clients through frequent meeting and correspondence regarding case and medical status.
Litigation Paralegal
Davis Law Firm
San Antonio , TX
2018.09 - 2020.06
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness files, and drafting jury instructions.
- Reviewed discovery responses and generated privilege logs.
- Attended hearings, mediations and depositions as needed to support attorneys' work product.
- Drafted pleadings, motions and other court documents for review by attorney.
- Communicated regularly with opposing counsels regarding settlements or other matters.
- Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
Litigation Paralegal
Thomas J Henry Injury Attorneys
San Antonio , TX
2017.10 - 2018.09
- Participated in client conferences as needed to assist attorneys with strategy development.
- Maintained an organized file system for all case related materials.
- Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling meetings and appointments.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
Paralegal
Law Office of George C. Lobb
Austin , TX
2013.10 - 2017.10
- Gained extensive experience in criminal, immigration, family, consumer, administrative and personal injury law.
- Interviewed potential new clients.
- Prepared and interpret complex legal documents including pleadings, briefs, judgments, motions and subpoenas in various types of legal matters.
- Conducted research on case law with Westlaw, AILA link and LexisNexis.
- Assisted with e-filing state and federal court documents.
Intake Counselor
Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas
Austin , Texas
2012.11 - 2013.09
- Successfully handled sensitive phone calls from public regarding the need for and assistance of an attorney or community resource.
Bookkeeper
H-E-B Grocery
Austin , TX
2008.12 - 2013.09
- Maintained responsibility for accurate and efficient operation of the Business Center and cash control office.
- Performed weekly consolidations for cash flow.
- Performed all necessary terminal and bank readings.
- Oversaw a team of four partners and formulated a positive and effective work environment.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Managed timesheets for staff members.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX2015-12
Skills
- Problem-Solving Capabilities
- Project Management Expertise
- Legal Documentation
- Motions Drafting
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- People Management
- Team Management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Wyatt Law Firm
2020.06 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Davis Law Firm
2018.09 - 2020.06
Litigation Paralegal
Thomas J Henry Injury Attorneys
2017.10 - 2018.09
Paralegal
Law Office of George C. Lobb
2013.10 - 2017.10
Intake Counselor
Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas
2012.11 - 2013.09
Bookkeeper
H-E-B Grocery
2008.12 - 2013.09
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Texas State University
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