Assistant Legal

CLAUDIAN JOSEPH

P. O. Box ******

Pearland, Texas 77584

Email address: ************@*****.***

PARALEGAL ASSISTANT

Detailed-orientated with excellent research, investigation, and reporting skills

Exercise independent judgment, decision making abilities and a high degree of professionalism

Upholds the policies, procedures and ethical standards of the legal profession.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, LEXIS/NEXIS, PCLAW, e-FILING

Proficient at Internet and various database research protocols.

Profile Summary:

Over 10 years of legal experience, with an emphasis in civil litigation.

Proven ability to work independently or within a team environment.

Outstanding communication, drafting and computer skills.

Ensure legal documents compliance with policies and procedures.

Detail oriented with a penchant for multitasking.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills with superiors, coworkers and clients.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Legal Secretary,

COATS ROSE, P.C., Houston, Texas 06/15 to Present

Managed all duties for four (4) litigation attorneys (Directors and Associates).

Created and maintained binders for trials, mediations, hearings, depositions, and client conferences.

Composed various motions and pleadings and e-filing with the court.

Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed court dates appointments and meetings.

Transcribed documents, maintained calendars and billable time.

Performed legal research and document preparation for construction law related cases and transaction.

Sr. Legal Assistant,

ROBINSON LAW GROUP, P.L.L.C., Houston, Texas 08/08 to 06/15

Reported directly to assigned attorneys, with broad range of responsibilities that encompass the timely and complex, from discovery to the trial phase.

Acted as liaison between attorney, clients, laws firms and governmental agencies.

Maintained ongoing communication between attorney and clients from point of referral/discovery to trial phase.

Facilitated and expedited case settlement (that awards clients a minimum of 80% recovery).

Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed court dates appointments and meetings.

Composed and revised legal documents for attorneys, including letters, motions, hearing notices, depositions, trial documents and court filings.

Scheduled and coordinated all appointments and travel arrangements for attorneys and other office personnel.

Utilized appropriate client codes and invoicing procedures to track and account for all expenses.

Trained and mentor junior legal secretaries.

Legal Assistant,

LAM, LYN, ROBINSON & PHILIP, P.C., Houston, Texas 10/02 to 08/08

Responsible for the research, negotiation, reconciliation and filing of lawsuits, motions and pleadings for 200+ commercial litigation cases per month.

Filing of Creditors “Notice of Appearance”, “Proof of Claims”, “Motions”, and all associated documents relating to bankruptcy filings.

Prepared responses and submit request for pre- and post-judgment depositions, subpoenas and discoveries.

Performed all due diligence in preparation for mediation, pre-trial and trial as well as enforcement and collection of post-judgment cases.

Worked in conjunction with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP to collect delinquent property taxes for various governmental agencies.

Conducted oral and written communication with clients, opposing counsel, and various State, Municipal and Local Governmental agencies.

Generated monthly status reports for the attorney and client.

Conducted all hiring and training of new employees.

Legal Assistant,

Law Firm of Pamela J. Franklin, Houston, Texas 7/01 to 10/02

Assisted the principal attorney with all assigned duties, to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsible for filing Voluntary Petitions, Notices to Individual Consumer Debtors, Schedules A-J, Financial Statements and Matrix for 15+ Chapter 7 and/or Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases per month.

Filed and amended motions, pleadings, and modification on Chapter 13 Plan to Confirmation Status.

Assisted individual customers with bankruptcy filing protocols and procedures.

Education/Certifications:

San Jacinto College, Webster, Texas

Associate of Applied Science – Pending 2018

Texas Association of Legal Professional – Member 2007

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