Renita Boudreaux
Houston
Summary
Critical Thinker with academic credentials experienced in managing time constraints and collaborating with diverse legal personnel. Conducted legal business and client interactions with professionalism and confidentiality while maintaining dockets and calendars to support law office operations. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail in legal research, document preparation, and case management, contributing to successful case outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal- Felony Trial Bureau (Litigation)
HARRIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Houston, TX
07.2020 - Current
- Assisted three attorneys with trial preparation by requesting evidence, scheduling and participating in client/witness meetings, attending voir dire, and preparing subpoenas, motions, and notices for trial.
- Manage cases from intake through final disposition, review and screen new cases based on Offense Report.
- Consumer Fraud Division: Prepared Grand Jury and Court Subpoenas for law enforcement officers who contacted the Consumer Fraud division by phone or walk-in.
- Conducted intake interviews with consumers by phone, gathered information, and completed questionnaires for Assistant District Attorney to evaluate evidence for potential case filing.
- No Refusal/DUI Diversion Program: Notarize warrants for DWI and DUI for Police Agencies needing to obtain a blood draw at the Joint Processing Center.
- Worked in previous divisions to gain diverse legal experience.: Domestic Violence Division: Consumer Fraud: Police Intake Division
Security Officer
SECURITAS (Goodyear Tire and Rubber Chemical Plant)
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Trained new employees on security protocols and procedures to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Monitored incoming traffic and parking lots for compliance and security breaches, investigating and addressing suspicious activity.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and report potential hazards or incidents.
Senior Compliance Counselor
HOUSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented a process for the Texas Children’s Health Program (TCHP) grant and report for asthma clients covered by Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Instructed parents on the Asthma Action Plan.
- Distributed educational materials at community health fairs, raising public awareness of social services offered by Houston Health Department.
- Project lead for Health Fair events with a team of up to 15 persons, involved from inception to launch. Served as point-person for internal and external communications. Actively participated in all phases of the event planning of health fairs within the scope of the project, identifying and assessing possible risks to the success of the project.
Contract Compliance Litigation Paralegal at Collier Legal
COLLIER LEGAL SEARCH
Houston, TX
06.2007 - 08.2010
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses to support litigation processes.
- Coordinated with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather necessary information for case preparation and testimony.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
CENTER FOR ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES
HOUSTON, TXBachelor of Business Administration - undefined
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
CEDAR HILL, TXundefined
Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC)
Skills
- Trial Preparation
- Docket Preparation
- E-Filing (State/Federal)
- Discovery
- Case Management
- Legal Research & Writing
- Civil Law
- Texas civil procedure
- Court Calendaring
- Texas civil procedure
- HPD systems
- Legal Software: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Concordance, Clio
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Training/Development
- Relationship Building
- Legal Documentation
Timeline
Paralegal- Felony Trial Bureau (Litigation)
HARRIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
07.2020 - Current
Security Officer
SECURITAS (Goodyear Tire and Rubber Chemical Plant)
08.2019 - 06.2020
Senior Compliance Counselor
HOUSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT
01.2015 - 01.2019
Contract Compliance Litigation Paralegal at Collier Legal
COLLIER LEGAL SEARCH
06.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
undefined
Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC)
Paralegal Certificate -
CENTER FOR ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES