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Samantha Leal

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Driven and resourceful legal administrative professional with 6+ years of experience assisting attorneys with high demanding cases. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments. Resourceful and experienced assistant in offering expertise in bodily injury, death, and wind and hail property claims. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Handles multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Lindow Stephens Schultz LLP
08.2022 - Current
  • Handled confidential and sensitive client information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating calls to optimize time.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Managed complex caseloads by prioritizing tasks and maintaining detailed records of case progress to ensure efficiency and organization.
  • Maintained a high level of professional ethics and integrity while handling sensitive client information, ensuring confidentiality and trustworthiness in all interactions.
  • Drafted clear and concise legal memoranda outlining research findings for presentation at team meetings/calls or submission in court filings.
  • Prepared comprehensive litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests for successful representation in federal and state court.
  • Increased attorney productivity by expertly managing heavy caseloads and prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
  • Streamlined office operations for increased efficiency by implementing new document management systems.

Paralegal

Thomas J Henry Injury Attorneys
01.2017 - 04.2021
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
  • Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.

Education

Bachelor - Criminal Justice

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
05.2025

Certificate - Paralegal Studies

University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
10.2017

Skills

  • Executive Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • Office Administration
  • Information confidentiality
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Calendar Management
  • Professional and mature
  • Resourceful
  • File Organization
  • Software Knowledge
  • Project Oversight
  • Social media knowledge

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Lindow Stephens Schultz LLP
08.2022 - Current

Paralegal

Thomas J Henry Injury Attorneys
01.2017 - 04.2021

Bachelor - Criminal Justice

Southern New Hampshire University

Certificate - Paralegal Studies

University of The Incarnate Word

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