Sonia Vigen
Sherman,TX
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational and communication capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing customer service and safety.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stay-At-Home Mom/Homeschooling Mom
My Family and School Community
02.2003 - 06.2024
- Learned excellent communication skills and teamwork skills
- Became accomplished at problem solving
- Managed stressful situations with grace and composure
- Learned when to give my family grace and when to be strict
- Successfully handled many emergencies efficiently and with compassion; medical emergencies, emotional emergencies, equipment failure emergencies
- Provided daily encouragement, support and love to all my family members and schooling associates
- Managed dance competition details, including scheduling ,transportation, managing costumes and accessories, providing food and hydration
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Selman Breitman
09.1999 - 10.2002
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and document drafting.
- Assisted in organizing and maintaining case files for easy accessibility.
- Prepared and reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated communication between clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
- Managed deadlines by tracking filings and scheduling important dates effectively.
- Utilized legal research databases to gather information for ongoing cases.
- Developed strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures through hands-on experience.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Stevens Littman & Biddison
05.1996 - 12.1996
- 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.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Engstrom Lipscomb & Lack
09.1995 - 03.1996
- Supported attorneys by summarizing case law and relevant statutes.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness lists, and coordinating trial logistics.
Customer Service Coordinator
Marriott
07.1993 - 06.1994
- Resolved customer issues by talking with customers face to face and directing correct team members to resolve issues
- Prepared correspondence and offered hospitality certificates.
- Supervising front desk staff, restaurant staff, housekeeping and maintenance staff to ensure quality service
- walked throughout properly daily to ensure high cleanliness and aesthetic standards were maintained.
- Maintaining filing system for hotel
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
York University
Toronto, ON06-1993
Master of Arts - Political Philosophy
York University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada 09.1997 - 06.1999
Paralegal Certificate -
Denver Paralegal Institute
Denver, CO 07.1994 - 07.1995
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, kind, patient individual
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional problem solver
- Calm under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Raised two outstanding girls who are happy, productive, kind and well-educated young ladies
- Recently published a book and produced all illustrations
- Completed Conflict Resolution Certificate Course Oct 2025
Languages
French
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Conflict Resolution Certificate
- First Aid CPR Certificate
Interests
Art
Hiking
Timeline
Stay-At-Home Mom/Homeschooling Mom
My Family and School Community
02.2003 - 06.2024
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Selman Breitman
09.1999 - 10.2002
Master of Arts - Political Philosophy
York University
09.1997 - 06.1999
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Stevens Littman & Biddison
05.1996 - 12.1996
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Engstrom Lipscomb & Lack
09.1995 - 03.1996
Paralegal Certificate -
Denver Paralegal Institute
07.1994 - 07.1995
Customer Service Coordinator
Marriott
07.1993 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
York University