Karen N. Maciel
Houston,Texas
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk/Associate Attorney
The Spencer Law Firm
09.2024 - Current
- Areas of Law: Complex Business Litigation, Securities, Oil and Gas, M&A.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery requests and other litigation documents in civil matters.
- Assisted in client communications, case preparation and hearing coordination.
- Collaborated with senior attorneys on trial preparation and case management.
Student Attorney
Sixty Plus Estate Planning Clinic
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted initial client consultations to assess needs and identify appropriate estate planning strategies.
- Drafted estate planning documents, including wills, power of attorney documents, deeds, and ancillary documents.
- Explained relevant legal concepts and estate plan provisions to clients in a clear and understandable manner.
Case Manager
Pusch & Nguyen Accident and Injury Lawyers
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Area of Law: Personal Injury
- Assisted with the progression of personal injury cases, sent legal correspondence to opposing counsel, and consistently communicated the progression of the case to the clients.
- Drafted demands and attached supporting documentation to opposing counsel and insurance companies.
- Negotiated settlements on the attorney’s behalf and prepared appropriate files for litigation.
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Marcos & Associates
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Area of Law: Personal Injury
- Assisted on a team working on commercial cases for personal injury clients.
- Drafted and sent letters of preservation to registered agents and appropriate parties.
- Assisted with resolving property damage disputes and settling property damage claims.
Legal Assistant
Pines & Goldenzweig PLLC
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Interviewed clients to gather case-relevant facts and supporting information.
- Managed cases from initial intake through settlement negotiations.
- Drafted legal correspondence for first- and third-party claims, preservation of evidence letters, and other legal documents as needed.
- Reviewed and summarized medical records; prepared settlement demand packages.
- Negotiated settlements on behalf of the attorney.
Education
J.D. -
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Lansing, MI04.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business
University of Houston – Downtown
Houston, TX12.2021
Skills
- Legal analysis and writing
- Technical document drafting
- Contract review
- Legal research
- Trial preparation assistance
- Case management
- Client communication
Other
Fluent in Spanish
Bar Admission
State Bar of Texas, Bar No. 24150474
Timeline
Law Clerk/Associate Attorney
The Spencer Law Firm
09.2024 - Current
Student Attorney
Sixty Plus Estate Planning Clinic
03.2024 - 06.2024
Case Manager
Pusch & Nguyen Accident and Injury Lawyers
07.2020 - 12.2021
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Marcos & Associates
01.2020 - 07.2020
Legal Assistant
Pines & Goldenzweig PLLC
07.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business
University of Houston – Downtown
J.D. -
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School