Tanya Zavala
Industrial Specialty Services
Houston,TX
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Manager
1 Year 6 Months- Managed litigation support processes to ensure timely documentation and compliance with legal standards.
- Oversaw daily operations of paralegal team, fostering collaboration and enhancing productivity across projects.
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops to improve team efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Implemented document management systems, streamlining access to case files and reducing retrieval times.
- Led paralegal team to improve case management processes and enhance productivity.
- Developed training programs for new paralegals, increasing team efficiency and knowledge retention.
Oil and Gas Accounting Operations
3 Years 4 Months- Assist with the preparation and review of legal and financial documents, including contracts, agreements, and regulatory filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external standards.
- Support in the management of legal matters related to the company's operations, including researching relevant legal issues and summarizing findings for attorneys and management.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel on legal projects, facilitating communication and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Maintain organized and detailed records of legal documents, contracts, and correspondence to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Conduct audits of internal financial data to ensure regulatory compliance, using strong attention to detail and legal documentation knowledge.
- Provide administrative support to the legal team, including scheduling meetings, managing case files, and assisting with document preparation for court proceedings or regulatory submissions.
- Work closely with compliance officers to ensure legal requirements are met for corporate governance and tax filings.
- Prepare summaries of legal cases and contracts for internal reporting purposes, assisting in legal decision-making processes.
Paralegal
1 Year 6 Months- Managed client communications, including answering inquiries and addressing legal concerns, ensuring confidentiality and professional handling of sensitive legal information.
- Supported attorneys in the preparation and filing of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and subpoenas, ensuring accuracy and compliance with
court procedures. - Conducted legal research to assist attorneys in case preparation, compiling data and relevant statutes for review.
- Maintained case files and organized legal documents, ensuring timely access and updating case management systems for ongoing litigation.
- Assisted in scheduling depositions, court appearances, and meetings with clients, facilitating communication between legal teams, courts, and clients.
- Handled diary management, including tracking deadlines, court dates, and other critical timelines to ensure compliance with legal procedures.
- Performed data entry and record-keeping, managing the intake and processing of legal information in a high-volume environment.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, witness lists, and evidence, ensuring readiness for court proceedings.
- Collaborated with legal and administrative staff to support firm operations and maintain efficient workflow across various cases.
Skills
Legal research
Legal writing
Case analysis
Court procedures
Accounting operations management
Finance and accounting operations
Timeline
Paralegal Manager
Industrial Specialty Services
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Oil and Gas Accounting Operations
Targa Resources
08.2021 - 12.2024Read More
Paralegal
Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP
10.2019 - 04.2021Read More