Nydia Quezada
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Litigation professional with robust legal background, adept at managing casework and supporting attorneys. Strong research, document preparation, and case management skills ensure thorough and efficient legal support. Known for team collaboration and flexibility in dynamic environments, consistently driving successful outcomes. I effectively manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy. My time management, combined with my emotional intelligence, Proven reliability and adaptability in meeting evolving client and firm needs. I am committed to facilitating the success of legal teams through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Rideshare Driver/Dasher
Lyft/Uber/Door Dash
California
07.2021 - Current
- I’ve driven for Lyft since 2015. I began driving Uber in 2017 and Door Dash in 2022. In July 2021,
- I began working full-time for Uber and Lyft.
- Transport up to 30 people per day to desired destination and review feedback from previous rides to improve overall quality of service, maintain an average of 4.7 customer satisfaction rating.
- Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies while driving.
- Picked up food deliveries from the merchant and delivered to the customer in a timed manner.
- Shop for customers at retail and grocery merchants then deliver to customers.
- Maintain a 98% shopping success rate and a 4.89 Customer satisfaction delivery rating.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance rider satisfaction and loyalty.
- Navigated efficiently using GPS and route optimization tools for timely arrivals.
Receptionist/Paralegal
Kenneth E. Grubbs Law Office
San Antonio, Texas
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Answered multi-line phone, transferred calls to employee extension and took necessary messages. Retrieved daily voicemails.
- Prepared and organized new PNC client file, added to Freshbooks software and master list.
- Assisted in translation and client intake procedures, enhancing overall office efficiency.
- Prepared and emailed monthly client billing, including accepting their payments.
- Assisted with deposition and mediation scheduling.
- Processed legal documents and maintained filing systems for easy retrieval.
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient workflow and customer service.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled cash transactions and payments records accurately.
Paralegal Specialist/Post Compliance
RP Professional Services, LLP
Ashburn, VA
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Automatic re-hire after contract was not renewed with previous company.
- Contract Employee for SBA Liaised with clients, underwriters, & attorneys to resolve compliance matters for EIDL Loan Post-Compliance cases.
- Proofread all legal correspondence within office before submitting to attorneys, reviewed 20 documents each week.
- Spearheaded legal research and drafted case files, summaries, and general memorandum with occasional briefs.
- Updated electronic filing systems, tracking deadlines and filing requirements. Prepared compliance reports and handled sensitive documentation with discretion.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and discovery requests.
Paralegal Specialist/Post Compliance
Adecco Group-Special Counsel
Jacksonville, FL
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Contract Employee for SBA.
- Coordinated communication with clients, attorneys, and underwriters to advance case progress and resolve issues, tracked 50 cases simultaneously.
- Collected and analyzed borrower documentation, entering case materials into secure databases for attorney review.
- Gathered, sorted, classified, and interpreted data to discover patterns of possible discriminatory activity.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development for attorneys.
Paralegal
Oliva, Saks, Garcia & Curiel, PLLC
San Antonio, Texas
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Facilitated legal administrative support across wills & estate planning, real estate, family, and business law.
- Scheduled appointments, maintained court calendars, and governed filing deadlines.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents including motions, pleadings,contracts, estate filings and discovery.
- Aided in trial preparation, including witness coordination and document submission to court.
- Facilitated legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw, and recorded findings.
- Executed title searches and related research in support of real estate litigation.
- Negotiated dates and times for depositions and mediations. Be familiar with Texas statutes and codes.
- Research for case law. Discovery Process Trial Preparation.
Litigation Paralegal
Law Office of Oscar A. Garza, PLLC
San Antonio, Texas
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Aided in preparing discovery, depositions, and trial for personal injury litigation.
- Drafted and catalogued complaints, motions, pleadings and discovery requests in state and federal courts through Texas E-File.
- Managed large case files and kept detailed chronologies of evidence for pursuit, assembled 15 case files simultaneously.
- Conducted legal research and put together case summaries.
- Developed exhibits and coordinated with vendors, process servers, and law enforcement.
- Negotiated dates and times for depositions and mediations.
- Be familiar with Texas statutes and codes. Researched for case law.
Worker's Compensation Records Acquisitions/Legal Assistant
J.A. Davis & Associates
San Antonio, Texas
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Acquired medical records from medical facilitates for worker's compensation cases.
- Administered intake interviews and liaised with insurance adjusters and state agencies, implemented 15 intake interviews per month.
- Proofread and constructed legal documents upon demand and for trial, at least 3 cases went to trial each year.
Litigation Legal Assistant
Law Office of Mario Davila
Mcallen, Texas
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Scheduled depositions, hearings, and court appearances for 5 counties.
- Performed legal research and proofread briefs, and pleadings.
- Preserved client databases while storing and filing case correspondence.
- Coordinated discovery requests and responses with opposing counsel
- Maintained accurate records of case activities and deadlines
- Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.
Education
BAT - Health & Medical Management, Minor in Psychology
South Texas College
12.2013
Political Science, Minor in Computer Science
Pan American
06.2001
Diploma - undefined
South Texas Vo-Tech
05.1995
Skills
- MS Office
- Mail merge
- Listening
- Time management
- Decision making
- Strategic thinking
- Conflict resolution
- People management
- Emotional intelligence
- PowerPoint
- Fluent in Spanish
- Prioritization
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Verbal communication
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Work ethic
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Flexibility
- Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Acrobat
- Lexis Nexis
- Westlaw
- My Case and ProDoc
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Schedule management
- Dependable, reliable and trustworthy
Languages
Spanish Fluent
Interests
Baking, Cooking, Music, Dancing, Traveling, Board Games, Reading, Gym
Timeline
Receptionist/Paralegal
Kenneth E. Grubbs Law Office
12.2025 - 02.2026
Rideshare Driver/Dasher
Lyft/Uber/Door Dash
07.2021 - Current
Paralegal Specialist/Post Compliance
RP Professional Services, LLP
05.2021 - 07.2021
Paralegal Specialist/Post Compliance
Adecco Group-Special Counsel
08.2020 - 07.2021
Paralegal
Oliva, Saks, Garcia & Curiel, PLLC
05.2019 - 02.2020
Litigation Paralegal
Law Office of Oscar A. Garza, PLLC
07.2018 - 03.2019
Worker's Compensation Records Acquisitions/Legal Assistant
J.A. Davis & Associates
07.2017 - 04.2018
Litigation Legal Assistant
Law Office of Mario Davila
06.2016 - 06.2017
Political Science, Minor in Computer Science
Pan American
Diploma - undefined
South Texas Vo-Tech
BAT - Health & Medical Management, Minor in Psychology
South Texas College