Lucy Huerta
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Adaptable paralegal with a strong background in legal documentation and client communication. Known for meticulous attention to detail and effective management of high-volume caseloads, driving successful outcomes in case progression and client satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Technician I
Brownsville Public Library
09.2001 - 08.2027
- Coordinated daily operations of library services, ensuring efficient resource allocation and patron support.
- Provided excellent customer service through prompt response to inquiries, fostering strong client relationships.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Legal Assistant
The Green Law Firm, P.C.
08.2008 - 12.2014
- Managed client treatment, ensuring accurate retrieval of medical documentation.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure timely updates of patient information.
- Coordinated communication between clients and attorneys, facilitating timely updates and information exchange.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients, opposing counsel and court staff to keep all parties informed on case updates via phone, email and mail
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and discovery requests, ensuring compliance with court rules.
- Managed case files, maintaining organization and accessibility for attorneys during litigation processes.
- Coordinated scheduling of depositions, hearings, and meetings for seamless communication between the parties involved in a case.
Paralegal
Lawler & Associates, P.C.
01.2015 - 08.2026
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and discovery responses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules.
- Managed case files, maintaining organized records for efficient retrieval and case progression.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation, coordinating exhibits and witness lists for seamless courtroom presentations.
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Pace High Scool
Brownsville, TexasAssociate of Arts -
University of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville, TexasAssociate of Arts -
University of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville, TexasSkills
- Microsoft office expertise
- Office applications
- Adaptable to change
- Multitasking
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Case management
- Excellent communication
- Dependable team player
- Reliability
- Fast learner
Timeline
Paralegal
Lawler & Associates, P.C.
01.2015 - 08.2026
Legal Assistant
The Green Law Firm, P.C.
08.2008 - 12.2014
Administrative Technician I
Brownsville Public Library
09.2001 - 08.2027
High School Diploma -
James Pace High Scool
Associate of Arts -
University of Texas At Brownsville
Associate of Arts -
University of Texas At Brownsville