Samantha Leal
San Antonio
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant/ Paralegal with strong organizational skills and a focus on trial preparation. Proven track record in managing case files, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance with legal standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Lindow Stephens Schultz Moynihan & Brown LLP
San Antonio
08.2022 - Current
- Drafted legal correspondence and filings for court submissions.
- Maintained case files and ensured compliance with legal standards.
- Supported trial preparation by gathering evidence and witness information, creating binders, and prepping trial supplies to ensure organization and readiness.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to 5 attorneys by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, organizing files, preparing correspondence, filing court documents, and obtaining necessary signatures to streamline workflow.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Facilitated communication between attorney and outside counsel, ensuring seamless information exchange and enhancing collaboration on case matters.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys according to firm policy.
Paralegal
Alfred & Clark Injury Attorneys
San Antonio
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized and maintained case files to ensure accurate and timely documentation flow.
- Communicated with clients to update them on case progress and requirements.
- Reviewed medical records to extract critical information supporting case strategies.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Coordinated witness testimony for depositions, facilitating clear communication and preparation.
Paralegal
Thomas J Henry Injury Attorneys
San Antonio
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by gathering evidence and materials.
- Managed discovery requests, overseeing document production and review to support case preparation.
- Drafted legal documents and pleadings for personal injury cases.
- Reviewed medical records to identify relevant information for cases.
- Organized and maintained case files to ensure efficient documentation flow.
- Communicated with clients to update them on case progress and requirements.
- Coordinated schedules for depositions, meetings, and court appearances to streamline trial processes.
Education
2017 - Paralegal Studies
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Case management
- Trial preparation
- Compliance monitoring
- Legal compliance
- Client communication
- Calendar management
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft office
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Lindow Stephens Schultz Moynihan & Brown LLP
08.2022 - Current
Paralegal
Alfred & Clark Injury Attorneys
11.2021 - 08.2022
Paralegal
Thomas J Henry Injury Attorneys
01.2017 - 04.2021
2017 - Paralegal Studies
University of The Incarnate Word