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Rebecca Rizo

Austin,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented paralegal with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal, Afforable Housing

Locke Lord LLP
08.2015 - Current
  • Assist eight attorneys in the Affordable Housing Practice Group.
  • Distribute, track and collect documentation and coordinate real estate closing logistics.
  • Prepare and distribute signature packages.
  • Assist with closing document compilation.
  • Assist with closing transcript preparation.
  • Assist with ordering and review of corporate documents such as certificates of good standing certificates and lien searches.
  • Prepare corporate documents and facilitate filing with the Secretary of State of Texas
  • Prepare and submit regulatory filings with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
  • Prepare and submit over 200 property tax exemption requests with various appraisal districts.
  • Facilitate training and onboarding for incoming attorneys and staff.
  • Prepare and manage nonprofit corporate documents.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot technological systems within the Affordable Housing Practice Group.
  • Perform other tasks as requested.

Legal Assistant

Locke Lord LLP
03.2001 - 08.2015
  • Planned and organized internal and external events, meetings and conferences within the Healthcare and Affordable Housing Practice Groups.
  • Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
  • Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
  • Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to critical documents and data.

Executive Assistant to General Counsel

State Bar of Texas
08.2000 - 02.2001
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.

Legal Assistant

McMahon, Tidwell, Hansen, Atkins, and Peacock, P.C
02.1997 - 06.2000


  • Assist Senior Partner in a high volume litigation practice
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
  • Managed correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Coordinated scheduling of dispute resolution conferences.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.

Education

Odessa College
Odessa, TX

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, iManage and Box
  • Notary Public

Timeline

Paralegal, Afforable Housing

Locke Lord LLP
08.2015 - Current

Legal Assistant

Locke Lord LLP
03.2001 - 08.2015

Executive Assistant to General Counsel

State Bar of Texas
08.2000 - 02.2001

Legal Assistant

McMahon, Tidwell, Hansen, Atkins, and Peacock, P.C
02.1997 - 06.2000

Odessa College

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