Renee Williams
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Proficient Litigation Paralegal with expertise in trial preparation, legal research, and civil litigation involving First, Second, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendment violations. Organized and resourceful with extensive experience preparing for cases and supporting attorneys with technical, marketing, and clerical matters. Well-versed in all the logistical complexities of trial preparation.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech, P.C.
San Antonio, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with lead attorneys to recommend effective strategies for state, federal, and appeal cases
- Organize evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial
- Review and analyze government and judicial proceedings, as well as arbitration decisions and negotiation techniques
- Research state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and regulations
Food Specialist
HEB Grocery Company
San Antonio, Texas
09.2014 - 04.2021
- Maintained inventory of food supplies and ingredients by conducting regular stocktakes, ordering low-stock items and frequently updating inventory lists.
- Increased sales by using extensive background knowledge to market and promote new and existing products to customers.
Paralegal
Tessmer Law Fim, P.L.L.C.
San Antonio, TX
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Drafted legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Scheduled meetings, hearing, mediations and settlement conferences.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
Legal Assistant
Mysti Murphy Law Firm
San Antonio, Texas
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed and monitored two attorney calendars by scheduling meetings, and tracking document progress, court dates and deadlines.
- Acted a liaison between attorneys, court coordinators, district clerks, mediators, and clients.
- Maintained and updated the Firm's physical and server-based filing systems daily.
Administrative Assistant
Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
Houston, Texas
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Maintained utmost confidentiality while dealing with sensitive information, including 400+ student files, portfolio submissions, and determination letters.
- Provided knowledgeable answers to difficult and complex questions regarding college admissions.
- Performed various clerical duties such as updating student files, booking appointments, answering phones, responding to emails, and providing assisting students and college advisors.
Building Supervisor
University of Houston Campus Recreation Center
Houston, Texas
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Used problem solving strategies to provide solutions to any customer concern or inquiry.
- Assisted in the recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating of student and professional staff.
- Inspected grounds, equipment and overall building to uphold safe and aesthetically pleasing standard.
Education
UTSA Paralegal Certificate Program -
University of Texas
San Antonio, TX 05.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Houston
Houston, TX 08.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
Court filings
Litigation support
Proficient in MS Office
Legal Research
Administrative support
Affiliations
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
San Antonio Paralegal Association (SAPA)
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech, P.C.
03.2020 - Current
Paralegal
Tessmer Law Fim, P.L.L.C.
08.2019 - 03.2020
Legal Assistant
Mysti Murphy Law Firm
08.2018 - 08.2019
UTSA Paralegal Certificate Program -
University of Texas
05.2018 - 04.2019
Administrative Assistant
Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
10.2017 - 05.2018
Building Supervisor
University of Houston Campus Recreation Center
10.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Houston
08.2015 - 05.2018
Food Specialist
HEB Grocery Company
09.2014 - 04.2021