REBECCA URIBE
San Antonio,United States
Summary
Legal professional with comprehensive background in legal research, document management, and case preparation. Known for strong commitment to team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes in high-stakes environments. Adept at navigating changing priorities and supporting colleagues with keen attention to detail and unwavering reliability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal/Office Manager
Roman Law Office
San Antonio, Texas
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted attorney in preparing for trials, leading to successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Prepared persuasive legal arguments for court hearings, resulting in favorable rulings for clients.
- Conducted efficient electronic discovery processes, enabling quick identification of key evidence.
- Ensured compliance with court deadlines by closely monitoring schedules and assigning tasks accordingly.
- Drafted well-organized pleadings, motions, and briefs to support case positions effectively.
- Developed training programs for new staff, promoting best practices in legal office procedures.
Family/Personal Injury Law Paralegal
Steven C. Benke
San Antonio, TX
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Drafted legal documents including petitions, motions, and discovery requests to support case preparation.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by effectively managing family law cases and providing exceptional support to attorneys.
- Evaluated settlement proposals thoroughly before presenting them to clients for consideration, ensuring their best interests were protected at all times.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to obtain necessary records and reports for litigation purposes.
- Expedited negotiations with insurance adjusters for fair compensation, leading to higher client satisfaction rates.
- Managed case files and maintained accurate records in compliance with legal standards.
Paralegal/Executive Personal Assistant
Roy R. Barrera, Jr. P.C, The Barrera Firm
San Antonio, TX
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained legal files both electronically and manually according to firm procedures.
- Monitored deadlines associated with pending cases while also keeping track of important dates such as statute of limitations deadlines.
- Processed electronic or physical court filings for attorney's practice.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Prepared pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, memoranda of law, discovery requests, jury instructions, deposition notices, subpoenas and other legal documents.
- Processed invoice payments and recorded information in account database.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
Head Paralegal
Law Office of Vela & Del Fierro
San Antonio, TX
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed files, documents, and exhibits for Personal Injury, Family, Criminal, Probate and Civil cases.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Maintained legal files both electronically and manually according to firm procedures.
Immigration Paralegal
The Daniels Legal Group, PLLC
San Antonio, Houston, TX
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared and filed immigration petitions, ensuring compliance with legal standards and deadlines.
- Evaluated potential new cases during initial client consultations by determining eligibility based on specific criteria outlined by U.S immigration laws.
- Explained visa rules and regulations to comply with Department of Labor and Department of State standards.
- Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits.
Education
Master of Jurisprudence - International And Comparative Law
St. Mary's University School of Law
San Antonio, TX12.2020
Biliterate Certification in Spanish -
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Pre-Law
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX05.2019
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software, including Word, Excel, Teams, Clio Manage, ShareFile, TXDocs, MyCase, and Westlaw
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Notary public certification
- Team leadership qualities
- Court filing procedures
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Paralegal/Office Manager
Roman Law Office
09.2024 - Current
Family/Personal Injury Law Paralegal
Steven C. Benke
11.2023 - 09.2024
Paralegal/Executive Personal Assistant
Roy R. Barrera, Jr. P.C, The Barrera Firm
10.2022 - 11.2023
Head Paralegal
Law Office of Vela & Del Fierro
08.2021 - 04.2022
Immigration Paralegal
The Daniels Legal Group, PLLC
01.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Jurisprudence - International And Comparative Law
St. Mary's University School of Law
Biliterate Certification in Spanish -
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Pre-Law
Our Lady of The Lake University