Samia Hmaidan Gamez
Houston
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Assistant and Paralegal with 3+ years of experience in personal injury law and 4+ years of professional interpretation experience. Focused and dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Skilled in managing high-volume caseloads, coordinating medical records and billing, and maintaining consistent client communication. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and support attorneys through all stages of pre-litigation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Zehl & Associates, PC
Houston
02.2025 - Current
- Support attorneys in personal injury cases from intake through pre-litigation stages.
- Manage 40-60 active cases, ensuring timely follow-up and case progression.
- Communicate with clients in English and Spanish regarding treatment, records, and case updates.
- Request, review, and track medical records, billing and liens from providers.
- Coordinate with insurance adjusters and medical offices to obtain necessary documentation.
- Maintain organized electronic case files and ensure deadlines are met.
Freelance Interpreter
Soluciones Migratorias USA
Houston
06.2020 - Current
- Provide interpretation in legal and administrative settings for Spanish-speaking clients.
- Translate conversations and documents accurately between English and Spanish.
- Assist clients in understanding legal processes and documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive environments.
Paralegal
Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
Houston
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Promoted within one year based on performance and case management skills.
- Handled high-volume caseloads (30-50+cases) in a fast paced environment.
- Drafted legal correspondence, client communications, and case-related documents.
- Ordered and followed up on medical records, billing statements, and lien information.
- Assisted with demand preparation and case organization for settlement.
- Communicated with clients, adjusters, and providers to move cases forward efficiently.
File Clerk / Legal Assistant
Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
Houston
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Organized legal documents and files for easy retrieval and reference.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information throughout filing processes.
- Processed incoming correspondence and routed documents to appropriate departments.
- Assisted with client intake and administrative support.
- Prepared and filed legal documents and encuadres accurate record-keeping.
- Supported attorneys and paralegals with day-to-day management tasks.
Education
U.E Colegio San Francisco Javier
Punto Fijo, FalconSome College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- Client Intake & Case Management
- Medical Records & Billing Coordination
- Legal Documentation & Correspondence
- Bilingual Communication (English and Spanish)
- Case Management Software
- Insurance Adjuster & Medical Providers Communication
- Organization & Time Management
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Zehl & Associates, PC
02.2025 - Current
Paralegal
Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
01.2024 - 01.2025
File Clerk / Legal Assistant
Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
12.2022 - 01.2025
Freelance Interpreter
Soluciones Migratorias USA
06.2020 - Current
U.E Colegio San Francisco Javier
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language
Houston Community College