Jacqueline Ramos
Katy,TX
Summary
I moved to Houston, Texas, in January 2021. I have proven record of successful, professional, and legal experience with the ability to master concepts and procedures. I am a hardworking, self-motivated team player that can work independently and offer excellent organizational, managerial, and problem-solving skills. Talented [Job Title] experienced in working with lawyers, expert witnesses and other professionals to handle case needs. Fully versed in court processes and legal terminology. Excellent writer with polished style and great proofreading abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Tarle Law
06.2022 - Current
- Extensive e-mail communications and handling, including managing correspondence pleadings, discovery, and various documents
- Received evidence from clients, label exhibits, create proposed orders, ensure affidavit of service on filed
- Handling incoming and outgoing telephone calls
- Identifying, organizing, formatting, and processing documents
- Drafting general correspondence
- Made appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround
- Well versed in e-filing in state and federal courts
- Extensive Calendaring and scheduling in Microsoft Outlook of deadlines and important dates
- Prepared and sent legal correspondence as directed by the attorney and paralegal(s)
- Communication with the administrative court staff as point of contact to move the case(s) forward
- Ensured requests are handled promptly and deadlines are met
- Scheduled conference call with internal employees and outside counsel and others, as required and instructed by in-house attorney(s)
- Organized the attorneys' files, keeling paperwork and electronic filing updated
- Provided excellent customer services and communication with the client throughout all stages of their case
- Gather and organized documents for discovery responses.
- Scheduled and made appointments for [Number] attorneys.
- Scheduled and made appointments for [Number] attorneys.
Paralegal
Fred Loya Insurance
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintain and review the calendar, meet deadlines, document actions, input information file database software
- Prepared initial disclosures and on occasion drafting discovery requests and responding to discovery
- Organized the attorneys' files, keeling paperwork and electronic filing updated
- Managed and sorted attorney emails
- Provided excellent customer services and communication with the client throughout all stages of their case
- Propound/respond to discovery request
- Scheduled Depositions and Mediations
- Assisted with preparation of demands, pre-litigation, potential client intake, calendar deadlines and important dates
- Drafted documents related to cases, standard letters, collect and analyze information, schedule depositions, mediations, hearing, conducted electronic filings
- Interface with clients, claim adjusters, court clerks, and/or court reporters
- Answering discovery, drafted pleading and file them with the court
- Performed administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organized files, manage logistics etc.).
Bankruptcy Specialist
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained calendars for assigned Attorney(s) to ensure there are no scheduling conflicts and to keep attorney(s) apprised of court-imposed deadlines
- Served as liaison between assigned Attorney(s), counsel, and court personnel; transmitted privileged legal documents and information to counsel and authorized persons
- Reviewed legal documents to ensure they are formatted properly per court's guidelines and contain all necessary attachments for court acceptance; file legal documents with proper courts and serve accordingly
- Prepared for assigned attorney(s) case presentation and assemble materials, documents, and exhibits for court appearances, depositions and mediations, Proof of Claims, Objections, etc
- Handled all facets of the bankruptcy cases including interacting with supporting attorney(s) and communication with court staff
- Established and maintain office files, logs, indices, legal references, control records, and other information in connection with the work under the control of the assigned Attorney(s)
- Participated in case strategy meetings and take meeting notes
- Received telephone calls; respond to inquiries on a variety of matters such as the status of pending cases, administrative and court rules, and appeal procedures
- Filed of legal documents with state and federal courts.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Katz & Phillips, P.A.
12.2016 - 12.2020
- Kept cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitored calendars; met deadlines; documented actions; inputted information into file database and case management software; confirmed case status with attorney
- Helped develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduled depositions; prepared and forwarded summonses and subpoenas; drafted complaints, motions, proposed orders, expungements; prepared and filed discovery requests; prepared responses to opposing counsel; generated status reports
- Family law/dissolution of marriages
- Supported case preparation by preparing case materials for depositions, motions and trial, organized materials for team case review
- Daily communication with Judicial Assistants and State Attorney's office throughout the state
- Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- E-Filed of legal documents with state and federal courts via e-filing
- Assisted attorney(s) in court, including virtual hearings, depositions, and conferences.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Freelance/temp
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Civil Litigation Landlord tenant
- Assisted attorneys in the initial drafting/preparation of correspondence and legal documents pertaining to Condominium Collection matters and Landlord/Tenant issues
- Finalized legal documents and file with Courts
- Correspond with clients, Courts, Management companies, debtors and tenants via phone and email
- Created and maintained client files
- Monitored and calendared Court dates and deadlines
- Prepared lease agreements, sponsorship agreements, license agreements, purchase and sale agreements, easements, amendments, subleases, and other legal documentation
- Under the supervision of the attorney
- Assisted attorneys in research and carrying out various tasks and assisted in cases associated with landlord-tenant disputes and land-use matters
- This may include preparing documents for meetings
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal/Legal Secretary
- Scheduled witness interviews, depositions and meetings in anticipation of trials, arbitrations and hearings with internal and external counsel; maintains department and individual attorney calendars; organizes materials for meetings, reserves room and amenities; makes travel and conference arrangements and coordinates special activities
- Formatted briefs, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Filed of legal documents with state and federal courts
- Regulated and accurately proofreads all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing
- Updated and maintaining client files
- Prepared general correspondence, simple-to-complex legal documents, contracts, court papers, reports, investigative information, summaries and other legal documentation as directed by attorneys and paralegals; prepared basic legal pleadings independently; proofread edits and formats.
Legal Assistant / Head of Bankruptcy Department
LATHAM, SHUKER, EDEN & BEAUDINE
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Maintained calendars for assigned Attorney(s) to ensure there are no scheduling conflicts and to keep attorney(s) apprised of court-imposed deadlines
- Served as liaison between assigned Attorney(s), counsel, and court personnel; transmitted privileged legal documents and information to counsel and authorized persons
- Reviewed legal documents to ensure they are formatted properly per court's guidelines and contain all necessary attachments for court acceptance; file legal documents with proper courts and serve accordingly
- Prepared trial notebooks and exhibits for assigned attorney(s) case presentation and assemble materials, documents, and exhibits for court appearances, depositions and mediations, Proof of Claims, Objections, etc
- Assisted in the preparation of financial reports; travel reimbursement vouchers, time keeping, and other bookkeeping records
- Established and maintain office files, logs, indices, legal references, control records, and other information in connection with the work under the control of the assigned Attorney(s)
- Received and screen visitors and telephone calls; respond to inquiries on a variety of matters such as the status of pending cases, administrative and court rules, and appeal procedures
- Filed of legal documents with state and federal courts.
Bankruptcy Portfolio Manager
Marriott Vacation Club International
05.2011 - 04.2015
- Responsible for the daily management of Marriott Vacation Club International bankruptcy portfolio; in addition, as a member of management, contribute general knowledge and skills to various departments such as Accounting Finance, Human Resources, Information Resources, Operating Planning & Support, Sales & Marketing to support the department objectives
- Generally, work under close supervision within well established guidelines to complete routine tasks
- Performed the following types of basic tasks: analysis, budgeting, programming research, report generation and software integration
- Solved and make executive decisions on standard routine business requests with limited risks
- Assisted senior associates in achieving business results in utilizing technical knowledge and skills to enhance business processes
- Allocated own time effectively to meet goals in a manner that does not negatively impact other departments
- Direct contact with Ritz-Carltons' Director of Finance for condominium association compliance in collection efforts and legal proceedings
- Direct contact with the legal department on resolution of bankruptcy cases (e.g., Adversary Proceedings, Motions, Discovery, Objection to the Confirmation of the Chapter 13 Plan, Written Notices, Order to Show Cause, Reaffirmation, etc.).
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Everest University
Orlando, FLSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Knowledgeable with Excel, Outlook, Adobe and MyCase
- English/Spanish (read, write, and speak) fluently
- Reporting Skills
- Research Skills
- Legal Administration Skills
- Litigation
- Client Relationships
- Organization
- Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality
- Dependability
- Client Confidentiality
- Case Files Organization
- Pleadings Preparation
- Document Control
- Drafting legal documents
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Tarle Law
06.2022 - Current
Paralegal
Fred Loya Insurance
11.2021 - 06.2022
Bankruptcy Specialist
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP
03.2021 - 11.2021
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Katz & Phillips, P.A.
12.2016 - 12.2020
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Freelance/temp
04.2016 - 12.2016
Legal Assistant / Head of Bankruptcy Department
LATHAM, SHUKER, EDEN & BEAUDINE
04.2015 - 09.2015
Bankruptcy Portfolio Manager
Marriott Vacation Club International
05.2011 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Everest University