Melysa S. Alvarez
San Marcos
Summary
Seasoned Associate Attorney known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in legal research, case analysis, and client advocacy, ensuring competent and effective legal representation. Excel in negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving, utilizing these soft skills to navigate complex legal challenges successfully. Committed to delivering precise and timely results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney
McNutt Law Firm, PLLC
San Marcos
01.2024 - Current
- Consultations, Contested Hearings – Divorce, SAPCRS, Terminations, and representation in Estate Planning; Mediation, Client Intakes and Client Management. In the following Counties: Hays, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Williamson, Travis, Zavala, and Gonzales. Research with Westlaw in Family Law & Estate Planning.
Junior Associate Attorney
McNutt Law Firm, PLLC
San Marcos
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Submitted bench briefs regarding community property and discovery, court appearances, Mediation, Multiple Motions Drafting; Contested Hearings – Divorce, SAPCRS, Terminations, Plea to the Jurisdiction, and representation in Estate Planning; Assist with Client Intakes and Client Management. In the following Counties: Hays, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Williamson, Travis, Zavala, and Gonzales. Research with Westlaw in Family Law & Estate Planning.
Law Clerk
McNutt Law Firm, PLLC
San Marcos
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Discovery, Research on Family Law issues using Westlaw, Motions to: Enter, Set, Withdraw, Enforcement, Temporary Orders, Final Orders, Agreed Orders in SAPCR cases, Subpoenas, Counteroffers, Orders to Appear and Show Cause, demands for funds and reimbursement, coordinated a visitation between parties and children; executed personal service and citation requests; Set Mediation, created discovery indexes, drafted a response to plea to the jurisdiction; answer to enforcement; audit cases, sent client letters.
Law Clerk
The Nichols Law Firm, PLLC
San Antonio
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with the Divorce on Demand Program; Managed Family Law Case settings and preparation; Motion Drafting; SAPCR & CPS Cases; Assisted Attorney with clients and administrative work. Research Family Law issues with LexisNexis and E-filed Documents with Court.
Summer Law Fellow
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
Laredo
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Analyzed evidence for use at Trial and Asylum petitions; Research on Qualifying for Asylum and other relief; Discovery; Expedition letters for U-Visa applications, and DACA renewal applications.
Spring Law Clerk
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
San Antonio
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Performed Extensive Family Law Research focused on Family Violence and Domestic Abuse using LexisNexis, Assist in SAPCR and Hearing Prep; Attended Meetings on Case Assignments; Focus on Protective Orders and SAPCR Hearings.
Summer/Winter Law Clerk
Hays District Attorney’s Office—Civil Division
San Marcos
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Family Law Research; Discovery; Presentation on CPS cases; organizing evidence for hearings.
Student Attorney, Civil Justice Clinic – Family Law
St. Mary’s Center for Legal and Social Justice
San Antonio
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Contested Divorce, Amicus Attorney in SAPCR, Estate Planning and Clinic.
Alternative Winter Break Clerk
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
San Antonio
12.2021
- Research Re: Due Process Issues & Operation Lonestar; Draft Pattern Jury Charges.
Education
Doctor of Jurisprudence -
St. Mary’s University School of Law
San Antonio, Texas05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas05.2019
Skills
- Legal research
- Mediation techniques
- Client management
- Family law expertise
- Motion drafting
- Case analysis
Bar Admission
Texas, 2023
Timeline
Associate Attorney
McNutt Law Firm, PLLC
01.2024 - Current
Junior Associate Attorney
McNutt Law Firm, PLLC
04.2023 - 01.2024
Law Clerk
McNutt Law Firm, PLLC
08.2022 - 04.2023
Alternative Winter Break Clerk
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
12.2021
Law Clerk
The Nichols Law Firm, PLLC
08.2021 - 12.2021
Summer Law Fellow
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
06.2021 - 08.2021
Spring Law Clerk
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
01.2021 - 04.2021
Summer/Winter Law Clerk
Hays District Attorney’s Office—Civil Division
11.2020 - 01.2021
Student Attorney, Civil Justice Clinic – Family Law
St. Mary’s Center for Legal and Social Justice
08.2020 - 12.2020
Doctor of Jurisprudence -
St. Mary’s University School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
Texas State University
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