Maria Martinez
Houston
Summary
Dedicated office manager with extensive experience in client communication and case management. Skilled in coordinating effective communication between clients and court personnel, ensuring all parties are informed and engaged throughout legal processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal/Office Manger
Hawash Cicack & Gaston LLO
Houston, Texas
01.2009 - 09.2025
- Managed case files and maintained accurate documentation of legal proceedings.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and evidence.
- Coordinated communication between clients, witnesses, and court personnel effectively.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scarborough High School
Houston, TXSkills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Office administration
- Notary public
- Document preparation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal/Office Manger
Hawash Cicack & Gaston LLO
01.2009 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Scarborough High School