Oneyda Montoya
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned Senior Paralegal known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in legal research, case management, and document preparation. Excel in communication, time management, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
The Law Offices Of Hilda L. Sibrian
Houston, TX
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Organized case files and documents for personal injury cases.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents and correspondence.
- Conducted research on legal precedents and relevant case law.
- Managed client communications and scheduled appointments effectively.
- Reviewed medical records to summarize pertinent information for cases.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to gather necessary information.
- Maintained accurate records of case progress and deadlines consistently.
- Maintained client contact information database.
- Organized case files for easy retrieval of documents at any time during litigation process.
- Scheduled appointments with clients or witnesses for attorney interviews.
- Coordinated medical records requests from physicians and hospitals.
- Performed data entry into computer systems to update client profiles or track status of case activities.
- Proofread all legal documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Verified accuracy of billing statements from outside vendors such as expert witnesses or investigators.
- Compiled evidence such as police reports, photographs, accident reconstruction reports.
- Prepared settlement agreements for review by attorneys.
- Reviewed and organized documents related to personal injury cases.
- Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
- Assisted clients with the completion of property damage claims.
- Coordinated intake interviews with clients.
Paralegal
Salazar & Velazquez, PC.
Houston, TX
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Organized case files and documents for personal injury cases.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents and correspondence.
- Conducted research on legal precedents and relevant case law.
- Managed client communications and scheduled appointments effectively.
- Reviewed medical records to summarize pertinent information for cases.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to gather necessary information.
- Maintained accurate records of case progress and deadlines consistently.
- Maintained client contact information database.
- Organized case files for easy retrieval of documents at any time during litigation process.
- Scheduled appointments with clients or witnesses for attorney interviews.
- Coordinated medical records requests from physicians and hospitals.
- Performed data entry into computer systems to update client profiles or track status of case activities.
- Proofread all legal documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Verified accuracy of billing statements from outside vendors such as expert witnesses or investigators.
- Compiled evidence such as police reports, photographs, accident reconstruction reports.
- Prepared settlement agreements for review by attorneys.
- Reviewed and organized documents related to personal injury cases.
- Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
- Assisted clients with the completion of property damage claims.
- Coordinated intake interviews with clients.
Education
Chemistry
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Document management
- Legal research
- Case preparation
- Evidence compilation
- Settlement negotiation
- Client relations
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
The Law Offices Of Hilda L. Sibrian
02.2021 - 02.2024
Paralegal
Salazar & Velazquez, PC.
08.2017 - 01.2021
Chemistry
University of Houston