Tekeia Choice
Dallas ,TX
Summary
Capable and knowledgeable Administrative Assistant/ Paralegal with an extensive background in a variety of office administration duties. Works well in high-pressure settings with minimal supervision in both leadership and team roles. Especially effective at fielding phone calls, coordinating with clients and serving as the liaison between different branch offices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Lien Specialist (Temporary Contract)
DuraServ
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinate & manage lien rights on a variety of construction projects simultaneous (i.e., commercial, residential, private, public, federal, new construction, improvement, etc.).
- Review required documentation & enter all relevant project data into NCS (i.e., signed quotes, order transmittals, contract/ agreements - attention to supply chain, relevant clauses & provisions, etc.).
- Communicate effectively w/ colleagues such as sales, collections and management to confirm project information & notify of upcoming statutory deadlines (i.e., project standings, furnishing dates, start/completion, payment status, preliminary notice & claim reminders, etc.).
- Conduct web-based research pertaining to applicable projects via county assessor/ recorder & state websites; Google & GIS county mapping (i.e., confirm property ownership, lender & bond information, notice of commencement/termination or completion, certificate of occupancy, etc.).
- Compile & analyze pertinent research findings to help best protect customer's lien & bond claim rights.
- Facilitate process of preliminary notices, lien and/or bond claims pursuant to applicable state lien laws.
- Educate colleagues & customers on basic mechanic's lien & bond claim statutes.
- Review & prepare applicable lien waivers pursuant to statutory requirements & contractual obligations.
- Provide prompt & extraordinary customer service.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases
Executive Portfolio Administrative Assistant
Worth Ross Management
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Scheduled appointments and handled calenders for senior leadership.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
Legal Assistant
Williams And Williams Law Group
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed 75 accounts and records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Answered 30 calls per day, and responded to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
- Revised and finalized legal documents.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents
Paralegal and Mediation Coordinator
Law Office Of Vickie Alexander
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Developed and managed up to 200 hundred or more cases.
- Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Accurately handled data entry for clients into company-based software.
- Researched family laws and regulations and delivered analysis and assessments.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Developed project management processes to improve cost-effective service to clients.
- Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
- Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Reviewed regulations regarding procedures and requirements for class action suits.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Answered client calls, and responded to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
- Directed and coordinated law office activities, including service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Facilitated and implemented settlement agreements by proposing resolutions and supporting effective decision- making for involved parties.
Education
Certificate In Paralegal Studies -
Lawyers Assistant School of Dallas
Dallas, TX01.2016
High School Diploma -
H Grady Spruce High School
Dallas, TX05.2006
Skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
- Excellent time management skills
- Well-developed organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Great communication skills
- Professional discretion
- Data entry
- Proficiency in MS Office
- File and Records Management
- Administrative Support
- Client Support
Timeline
Paralegal Lien Specialist (Temporary Contract)
DuraServ
06.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Portfolio Administrative Assistant
Worth Ross Management
06.2021 - 03.2023
Legal Assistant
Williams And Williams Law Group
07.2018 - 05.2021
Paralegal and Mediation Coordinator
Law Office Of Vickie Alexander
01.2013 - 06.2018
Certificate In Paralegal Studies -
Lawyers Assistant School of Dallas
High School Diploma -
H Grady Spruce High School
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