Julie Oinonen
Senior Paralegal
Houston,TX
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal/Office Manager
The Karenko Law Firm
League City, TX
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client information in accordance with ethical guidelines governing attorney-client privilege
- Liaise between clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses to facilitate smooth communication flow throughout the litigation process
- Diligently track billable hours using timekeeping software to ensure accurate client billing statements are generated on time
- Demonstrate proficiency in legal software applications for document management and case tracking purposes (e.g., MyCase)
- Aid in the investigation process by conducting interviews with clients and potential witnesses
- Review discovery materials such as interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and deposition transcripts
- Collaborate with attorneys to prepare clients for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
- Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files for easy retrieval of information.
- Draft and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, final orders, temporary orders, wills, contracts, and agreements.
- Assist with trial and hearing preparation by organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and preparing trial and hearing binders
- Conduct extensive legal research and analysis to support the Attorney in case preparation
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously within established timelines
- Manage a high-volume caseload of 50+ cases simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines
- Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to team members, supporting their professional development
- Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity and streamline processes
- Oversee the hiring process, conduct interviews, and make hiring decisions based on qualifications and fit with the company
- Lead a team of 4 employees, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient operations
Paralegal
Jenkins & Kamin
Houston, TX
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Sort, organize, bill, and calendar incoming paperwork (correspondence, discovery/pleadings, etc.)
- Conducting research and investigating facts.
- Drafting and preparing pleadings and court documents.
- E-filing, e-serving federal and state court documents.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining attorneys' dockets
- Managing and maintaining case files in an organized manner with correct labeling.
- Maintain the organization of both the digital and hardcopy filing systems.
- Preparing for trials and mediations.
- Preparing mediation binders, hearing binders and trial binders.
- Contact the court clerk to determine the availability of hearings.
- Drafting notices of hearing and attaching them to attorney filings.
- Following up on pending tasks for attorneys or for court response.
- Client intake, conflict checks.
- Draft correspondence to clients and other interested parties.
- Make and confirm appointments/meetings/hearings as needed.
- Uploading and reviewing production documents.
- Bates' labeling discovery.
- Contact process servers and organize process service.
- Communicating with the constables' office.
- Keeping track of and recording all billable and non-billable time in the PC Law system.
Paralegal
TRICHTER & LEGRAND, PC
Houston, Texas
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Investigated case law matters and drafted legal documents.
- Checked, organized, and maintained legal documents and correspondence. Contacted law enforcement agencies and obtained necessary information
- Researched criminal law and evidence and assisted attorneys in preparation for trials and hearings
- Used Westlaw online resources and performed legal research effectively
- Drafted and submitted various motions for continuances and counsel substitution to courts. Prepared and delivered correspondence to clients about trial and hearing dates
- Built and maintained strong professional relationships with attorneys
- Ability to prepare legal pleadings, motions and interrogatories, properly
- Ability to complete all assigned paralegal jobs within specified deadlines
- Drafted and filed a variety of legal documents like discovery response, exhibits and complaints
- Informed clients about pending court dates and communicated case status
- Created and filed motions, pleadings, subpoena, and legal documents
- Archived and maintained all case dockets and files, manually and electronically
- Protected all sensitive information and documents and maintained their confidentiality
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with clients, attorneys, and court officials. Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase
- Drafted, signed by permission and certified key legal documents for judicial review
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database
- Managed Attorney's Calendar.
- Contacted Court Coordinators daily to request docket resets.
Billing Specialist III
HYDROCHEM PSC
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 12.2018
Billing Specialist II
RICOH AMERICAS CORPORATION
01.2001 - 01.2013
Timeline
Senior Paralegal/Office Manager - The Karenko Law Firm
08.2022 - 05.2025
Paralegal - Jenkins & Kamin
04.2019 - 06.2022
Paralegal - TRICHTER & LEGRAND, PC
06.2018 - 12.2019
Billing Specialist III - HYDROCHEM PSC
01.2013 - 12.2018
Billing Specialist II - RICOH AMERICAS CORPORATION
01.2001 - 01.2013