Melissa Garcia
Houston
Summary
Ambitious Paralegal offering in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles. Excels at prioritizing competing tasks and ascertaining future needs. Expertly assists lawyers and attorneys in executing legal transactions and drafting and processing legal documents.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal/ Case Manager
Law Office of Omar Vargas PC
Houston
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted intake for potential new clients
- File claims
- Set up treatment for any onboarding cases
- Monitored treatment
- Gathered bills and records from medical providers
- Drafted demand letters
- Sent reduction requests to medical providers
- Managed case files and maintained organized documentation systems.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates.
- Prepared legal documents for court filings and client communications.
- Coordinated schedules for meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
- Drafted correspondence to clients, courts, and opposing counsel as needed.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
Legal Intake Specialist/Front Desk Receptionist
Law Office of Tarek Fahmy
Houston
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed and organized client documents and case files for legal team review.
- Utilized legal software to track case progress and manage client communications.
- Coordinated appointments between clients and attorneys for consultations and follow-ups.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding case status and next steps.
- Opened new client files and new matters in CMS.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Lone Star College
Houston, TX 01.2022 - 12.2025
Skills
- Document preparation
- Client communication
- Case management
- Time management
- Case file organization
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal/ Case Manager
Law Office of Omar Vargas PC
10.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Lone Star College
01.2022 - 12.2025
Legal Intake Specialist/Front Desk Receptionist
Law Office of Tarek Fahmy
01.2021 - 08.2023