Meghan Smith-Flores
Tomball,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Klein ISD
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Promoted respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system.
- Maintained secure environment by monitoring visitors at front desk.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts effectively resulting in improved library processes while offering fulfilling experiences for volunteers.
- Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
- Created customized options and solutions to meet customer unique copy and printing needs.
- Adhered to timelines and managed priorities to meet milestones and deadlines.
Paralegal
Complex Litigation Services
03.2007 - 08.2010
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Contributed to successful case outcomes through diligent fact investigation and witness interviews.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Improved document organization by implementing comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Communicating directly with clients to prepare Plaintiff Profile Forms for federal MDL and multiple state consolidated proceedings.
- Evaluate client files and draft appeals in relation to Vioxx settlement.
- Review and summarize client medical and pharmacy records.
- Formulate proactive solutions for potential case issues.
- Completed all bankruptcy forms for Vioxx Settlement and notarizations.
Litigation Paralegal to the Managing Attorney
Olivier & Mundy, LLP
06.1996 - 03.2007
- Assisted in all phases of litigation from initial claim to trial.
- Drafted pleadings, responding to and drafting discovery, motions, etc.
- Preparation for trial, trial notebooks, as well as participation in voir dire at trial.
- Address client issues, interview, screen new clients, filing, investigations, research, and medical document reviews and summaries.
- Case management, scheduling and notarizations.
- Ensured timely filing of all legal documents with courts by diligently tracking deadlines and coordinating efforts with firm staff and external resources.
- Enhanced case efficiency by managing and organizing over 200 litigation files for the Managing Attorney.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12.2001
Skills
- Teacher Support
- Reading and Writing Support
- Effective Communication
- Schedule Management
- Activity Planning
- Clerical Support
- Documentation
Volunteer
Girl Scout Lear
VP of PTO
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Klein ISD
08.2016 - 08.2020
Paralegal
Complex Litigation Services
03.2007 - 08.2010
Litigation Paralegal to the Managing Attorney
Olivier & Mundy, LLP
06.1996 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University