Detail-oriented Senior Paralegal with over 23 years in legal document drafting, contract negotiation, and compliance. Proven ability to perform thorough legal research and organize case files effectively.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Paralegal
Apache Corporation
Houston, TX
05.2002 - 02.2025
Drafted and reviewed legal documents for compliance with corporate regulations and standards. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a wide variety of oil and gas agreements, including confidentiality agreements, guarantees, purchase and sale agreements, NAESB's, gathering and processing agreements, and other marketing agreements.
Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a wide variety of oil and gas agreements, including confidentiality agreements, guarantees, purchase and sale agreements, NAESB's, gathering and processing agreements, and other marketing agreements.
Organized case files and maintained accurate records for attorney review.
Researched applicable laws using computer-assisted legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
Performed due diligence reviews on potential mergers and acquisitions.
Communicated effectively with colleagues both orally and in writing.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling meetings and appointments, maintaining calendars and making travel arrangements.
Researched public records including statutes, court decisions and regulatory materials.
Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently.
Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
Education
College of the Mainland
Texas City, TX
Skills
Effective communication
Time management
Team collaboration
Legal research
Contract negotiation
Document drafting
Compliance management
Due diligence
Case file organization
Client liaison
Problem solving
Contract review
Proficient in MS office, SharePoint, Authority HUB, Concur Travel, Legal Tracker and Westlaw