Experience

Scott Law Firm (Texas)

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paralegal

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Texas, United States



Cotten Schmidt LLP

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paralegal

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

  The Woodlands, TX  Assist 2 Partners and 1 associate with preparation of cases from inception;  State and some federal practice;  Maintain calendar  Attend client discovery meetings;  Assist with preparation of pleadings, discovery responses, document production and client interviews;  Manage large and small files using Total Office database and firm specific Windows Explorer file database;  Assist attorney with preparation of material for use at mediations and client discovery… Show more  Assist 2 Partners and 1 associate with preparation of cases from inception;  State and some federal practice;  Maintain calendar  Attend client discovery meetings;  Assist with preparation of pleadings, discovery responses, document production and client interviews;  Manage large and small files using Total Office database and firm specific Windows Explorer file database;  Assist attorney with preparation of material for use at mediations and client discovery conferences;  Coordinate logistics in preparation for expert witness meeting as well as coordinate directly with the office of expert witnesses;  Draft and prepare various pleadings for electronic case filings;  Request, organize and prepare records (via authorizations) with affidavits to file with the court for use at trial;  Coordinate and schedule depositions;  Effectively communicate with opposing counsel and court personnel to obtain pertinent case information with regard to trial and hearings;  Investigate and analyze file material to locate information responsive to discovery requests;  Assist in preparation of exhibits for use at depositions;  Research background information using social media on various subjects.  Texas Notary Show less



RAB Reports & Document Retrieval

• Small Business Owner

  • Jan 2009 - Jul 2016

  Cypress, Texas  Responsible for the procurement of documents needed for pending litigation via subpoena.  Responsible for developing and maintaining client relations.  Responsible for implementing policies and procedures to accommodate the client’s needs.  Responsible for hiring and training of new employees.  Responsible for directing and controlling the quality of production output.  Responsible for maintaining cost effectiveness.  Responsible for nurturing an atmosphere of… Show more  Responsible for the procurement of documents needed for pending litigation via subpoena.  Responsible for developing and maintaining client relations.  Responsible for implementing policies and procedures to accommodate the client’s needs.  Responsible for hiring and training of new employees.  Responsible for directing and controlling the quality of production output.  Responsible for maintaining cost effectiveness.  Responsible for nurturing an atmosphere of teamwork.  Responsible for discovering problems and implementing solutions for the problems. Show less



Advantage Records

• Operations Manager

  • Aug 2002 - Jul 2008

  Houston, Texas Area  Responsible for the procurement of documents needed for pending litigation via subpoena.  Responsible for maintaining client relations.  Responsible for implementing policies and procedures to accommodate the client’s needs.  Responsible for hiring and training of new employees.  Responsible for directing and controlling the quality of production output.  Responsible for maintaining cost effectiveness.  Responsible for nurturing an atmosphere of… Show more  Responsible for the procurement of documents needed for pending litigation via subpoena.  Responsible for maintaining client relations.  Responsible for implementing policies and procedures to accommodate the client’s needs.  Responsible for hiring and training of new employees.  Responsible for directing and controlling the quality of production output.  Responsible for maintaining cost effectiveness.  Responsible for nurturing an atmosphere of teamwork.  Responsible for discovering problems and implementing solutions for the problems.  Developed new product offering which provided the client with a 5 year prescription history. Show less



The Marker Group

• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Physical Evidence Clerk

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

   Responsible for analyzing and organizing x-rays into chronological order and bates labeling.  Responsible for inspecting and cataloging all pathology specimens.  Responsible for all paperwork involved in the transference of physical evidence to/from Counsel.  Responsible for assisting in developing and implementing new departmental procedures.  Responsible for training of new employees.

• Case Investigator

  • 1997 - 2000

   Responsible for the procurement of documents needed for pending litigation.  Responsible for reviewing records and maintaining a chronological medical history for large class action lawsuits.  Responsible for communicating with the client and keeping them abreast of the status of the case.  Responsible for maintaining client relations.