Mary Doss
Summary
Compassionate Family Law Paralegal with experience supporting multiple attorneys. Exceptional communication with clients, courts, mediators, pro se respondents, and opposing counsel, ensuring a commitment to delivering outstanding legal support with empathy and professionalism in high-stress environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Law Paralegal
Atwood & McCall, PLLC
Dallas, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Drafted legal documents, including Petitions, Motions, and proposed Orders.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies, enhancing argument validity and case preparation.
- Managed client communications, maintaining confidentiality while providing updates on case progress.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and preparing witness lists for hearings.
- Reviewed case materials and prepared detailed discovery requests and responses to ensure thorough documentation.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
O'Toole Atwell, PC
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Scheduled trials, hearings, mediations, depositions, and meetings for three attorneys to ensure seamless legal proceedings.
- Spearheaded implementation of new case management system to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated and streamlined client communication processes to enhance service delivery.
Founding Partner
Cheesus Queso LLC
01.2016 - Current
- Championed community engagement initiatives, strengthening local ties and brand loyalty.
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, implementing new systems and processes.
Research Assistant
Lewis-Peacock Lab (UT Austin)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed data collection processes, ensuring integrity and accuracy of research findings.
- Coordinated participant recruitment efforts, enhancing study enrollment and diversity of subjects.
Education
Professional Development - Paralegal
University of Texas
Austin, Texas01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & French
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas01.2009
Skills
- Discovery process
- Electronic filing
- Hearing preparation
- Attorney support
- Trial preparation assistance
- Calendar management
Certification
NALA Certification
Notary Public
Affiliations
Dallas Area Paralegal Association Member
State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division Member
Timeline
Family Law Paralegal
Atwood & McCall, PLLC
10.2022 - Current
Senior Litigation Paralegal
O'Toole Atwell, PC
08.2019 - 02.2022
Research Assistant
Lewis-Peacock Lab (UT Austin)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Founding Partner
Cheesus Queso LLC
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & French
Texas Tech University
Professional Development - Paralegal
University of Texas