Sylvia Castillo
Mercedes,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant with strong organizational skills. Proficient in legal document preparation, case management, and client relations. Ready to enhance team efficiency and support legal proceedings.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Guerra Law Firm, PC
McAllen, Texas
10.2021 - Current
- Prepared legal documents and filings for various court proceedings.
- Managed case files and organized evidence for attorney review.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation and strategy sessions.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for attorneys and clients.
Legal Assistant
Valley Land Title Co.
McAllen, Texas
05.2016 - 09.2021
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Juan R. Molina
Weslaco, Texas
04.2007 - 04.2016
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
Legal Assistant
Cardenas & Molina Law Firm
Weslaco, Texas
01.1987 - 04.2007
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mercedes High School
Mercedes, TXSome College (No Degree) -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TXSkills
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Case management
- Trial assistance
- Filing procedures
- Time management
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Guerra Law Firm, PC
10.2021 - Current
Legal Assistant
Valley Land Title Co.
05.2016 - 09.2021
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Juan R. Molina
04.2007 - 04.2016
Legal Assistant
Cardenas & Molina Law Firm
01.1987 - 04.2007
High School Diploma -
Mercedes High School
Some College (No Degree) -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley