PJERROD ROLAND

Red Oak, TX ***** • 832-***-**** • ad4fj9@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly adaptable paralegal skilled in client management and administrative support. Aiming to provide professional assistance by effectively conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and dedicating myself to the overall success of the firm. Exhibits excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task in a high-volume work environment. Equipped with strong verbal and written communication skills and works efficiently, either independently or as part of a team.

SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Legal Research/Investigative Skills, Calendaring, E-filing, Case Management, Time-Management Skills, Notary Public, Interpersonal Skills, Law Firm Software – Clio Manage, Coyote, File site, Indexing, Bates labeling, and Strong Writing Skills

Professional Development

Court Filings Management

Client Interviews

Trial Preparation Assistance

Filing System Organization

Evidence Organization

WORK HISTORY

Probate & Estate Planning Managing Paralegal

Garza Legal Group PLLC - Dallas 04/2022 - Current

Assistance with probate and administration of wills and estates, preparing and filing court documents, drafting of estate planning documents, drafting deeds.

Preparation of court accountings and maintenance of records, E-Filing and E-Recording documents, preparing correspondence, pleadings, discovery, make courthouse pick up/drop offs on occasion, communicating with clients, providing telephone coverage.

Assist with Trial preparation during the litigation process. Attend trials to assist the attorneys.

Manage other Paralegals, along with Legal Assistants, oversee the entire caseload docket for the entire firm to make sure all task notes, and upcoming court procedures are calendared.

File Clerk/Jr. Paralegal

MacDonald Devin Madden Kenefick & Harris P.C 06/2021 - 04/2022

Draft shells for discovery responses

Assist 3 Paralegals and 6 attorneys with filings and drafting

Conducting research, investigating facts, and developing legal arguments

Assist with administrative duties for the whole team of 20

Prepare depo, and trial binders.

Tracked incoming and outgoing files and materials and maintained accurate records for potential discrepancies.

Paralegal

Legal Aid Northwest Texas 05/2020 - 06/2021

Investigating and developing cases and projects assigned, draft pleadings, orders letters and memos

File legal papers/pleadings at the courthouse, or through E-filing including setting hearing dates

Performs intake interviews, research, and writing

Representation at administrative hearings.

Paralegal

BEACON LAW 05/2018 - 05/2020

Provides pro-bono legal assistance including ID Restoration, Sealing Criminal History, Landlord/ Tenant Matters, Social

Review Security Disability Appeal Assistance, Replacement of Immigration Documents, and Pro Se Divorce Matters

Manages moderate caseloads including, but not limited to, drafting documents, filing motions, and effectively

Corresponding with internal and external contacts; conducting client intake

Efficiently managing main line phone system and directing calls to appropriate staff

Provides administrative support to supervising attorneys

Case Manager

STAR OF HOPE 06/2014 - 05/2018

Assisted the homeless with housing services; access to getting gold cards, identification cards, and birth certificates

Responded to the Parole board with acceptance letters for Paroles to obtain housing, taught computer literacy

Conducted detailed client intake and entered information into company database

Drill Instructor

FORT BEND COUNTY 10/2013 - 09/2014

Maintained the safety of the teachers while juveniles in class; Monitored juveniles

During community service

Conducted ride along with probation officers to pick up missing juveniles; Transported juveniles to and from

Required appointments

Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases

Military Service:

Military Police Officer

UNITED STATES NAVY 03/2008 - 07/2013

Conducted random vehicle inspections, and searches

Ensure the safety of the facility and employees

Ran background checks on contractors entering the facility

Monitored surveillance cameras and assisted the US Coast Guard as needed

Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database

Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings

EDUCATION

Black Stone Career Institute

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice

Capella University 2024

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