Amanda L. Perez

Freelance Contractor {Austin-Paralegal-Solution.com}

112. Painted Lady Cove, Georgetown, TX

Cell Phone: 512-***-****

E-mail: ad4i4z@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Member, Williamson County Bar Association - Paralegal Division Significant Contractor Freelancer Roles as a Litigation Paralegal and Criminal Defense Legal assistant positions held includes: Significant temporary contract roles serving as a Freelancer Legal assistant roles and general civil litigations Paralegal positions held includes administrative duties and secretarial capacities contracts to progressively advanced Paralegal responsibilities as a legal assistant serving various supervising attorney's in a variety of practice areas of law support for private practices, startup firms, persons, or related organizations i.e.:

Sidney C. Williams, Attorney and Counselor at Law, Austin, TX Legal Assistant, April 2022 to June 2022

● Assists attorneys in court and helps maintain court dockets and calendars

● Support, Cross-train and assist in criminal defense law matters and throughout the firm

● Routinely communicates with court personnel regarding upcoming case settings and case management Brandon A. Masin, Attorney and Mediator at Law, Masin Law, PLLC, Temple, TX Legal Assistant, July 2020 to August 2020

● Significant work, including extensive litigation support, law office and criminal law defense

● Attended DWI Trial and assisted with trial preparation including witness and cross examination testimony for attorney to present

● Assisted with Habeas Corpus and Bond Reduction hearing for client

● Successfully served subpoenas for family court divorce matters in Bell County Killeen I.S.D. Turner Ford Gassaway Attorney and Counselor at Law, Georgetown, TX Legal Assistant, August 2019 to June 2020

● Multi-tasker, juggled law office administrative secretarial tasks, simultaneously manage workloads, multiple client demands, and

● Own end-to-end resolution of customer issues and questions to ensure customer satisfaction

● Address customer questions in a timely manner while maintaining a level of quality in communication that meets or exceeds written expectations

● Provide a white glove support experience by empathizing with customers, taking personal ownership of issues they are reporting, and resolving difficult scenarios. Communicate with customers and office members throughout the company from partners to third-party vendors, opposing counsel or legal staff members, including clients, government officials, or other parties company management or stakeholder with intellectual business acumen and professionalism -l without judgment by, establishing interpersonal and trusted relations bearing in mind the business establishment rapport is reflected through all communications channels..

● Independently identify, troubleshoot, document, categorize and resolve customer issues Law Office of Charles L. Levy, Waco, TX

Litigation Paralegal (Temporary/Contract. Roles) December 2018 to April 2019

• Perform miscellaneous and ongoing research to support with ongoing cases within his civil litigation practice, including insurance defense cases with an emphasis on family law case matters as it relates to court appointed cases involving best interests’ cases as attorney ad litem or guardian involving managing conservatorship placements, parental right or separations.

• Attends court as needed, to assist in trial and depositions, gaining significant exposure to McLennan County court rules and procedures in the Family Law Attorney’s Office County attorney maintain litigation calendars and reminder systems.

• Proofreads legal documents (orders, briefs, reports, etc.)

• Provides continuous updates to referring agencies, attorneys and the public concerning case status and disposition. Stavros & Kelly, PLLC, Austin, TX

Real Estate - Foreclosure Paralegal March 2017 to October 2017

• Support multiple attorney's in tax suits litigations and foreclosures

• Prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, petitions, interventions, orders, court correspondence letters and other useful discovery documents;

• Responsible for assisting attorneys with case management, docketing, legal editing.

• Assimilated evidentiary documents assembled exhibits, affidavits and other discovery documents for preparation of tax suits litigations

• E-Files pleadings with district court;

• Ordered new title search reports, obtained records request for payoffs, negotiated agreement terms for payment or refinancing in delinquent accounts.

• Logged reports, metrics, and billable hours

• Handle voluminous case files including property tax lending documents for title loans and related real estate transactional information

• Familiar using electronic filing system's case management databases verifying accuracy and completion of records, retrieval of court copies of all documents

• correlation between third party vendors or other process servers following up to ensure proper execution of citations and service

• Researches and analyzes legal sources, County district's guidelines for property tax laws in appraisal website's, in compliance with local laws in enforcement or administrative case matters adherence to government regulations statutes, codes, tax records; compiles analyzes data, makes calculations, and prepares reports

• Supporting the senior paralegals and foreclosure docket manager in managing caseloads; assisting with docket calls, setting hearings, teleconferences, calendaring, and coordinating discovery requests with agencies

• Provides technical guidance and advice on administrative matters; contributes to the company's formulation of new business policies for functional operational office Procedure

• Charged in a project management role asked to implement training plans, delegate assignments and supervise the work of my peers.

Rambhotla Law Firm, PLLC, Austin, TX

Legal Assistant/Paralegal April 2015 to November 2015

• Gathered information and prepared subpoenas for various agencies and individuals while correlating with any sheriff, constable, or authorized process servers in preparation for trial

• Managed and organized documents including emails, client lists, and other legal research data; while implementing a user-friendly case filing system & effective document control

• Drafted initial pleadings, motions, dispositions, subpoenas and correspondence documents, including; Requests for Admission, Requests for Production and interrogatories Austin Community College, Round Rock, TX

Learning Assistant (SAS) & Student Services Clerk April 2014 to February 2015

• Provided individualized tutoring to students learning abilities to overcome learning barriers

• Developed suitable study techniques using student’s learning styles and using the appropriate accommodations and assistive technologies

• Assisted current and prospective students with information on the enrollment process, including admissions, financial aid, and assessment

• Provided clerical support for various programs and functions including College outreach recruitment programs, advising, counseling

Dietlein Eye & Laser Center, Georgetown, TX

Ophthalmic Technician July 2013 to January 2014

• Performed administrative and medical care tasks including: answering telephones, greeting patients, updating patients’ medical records and arranging doctor referrals, specialist, also laboratory service

• Transcribed patient’s medical reports

• Authorized drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies

• Maintained working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Applications and EMR Software Lone Star Bail Services, Austin, TX

Bail Bonds Agent March 2013 to September 2013

• Performed duties such as meeting and negotiating with members of the public for executing or selling bail bonds

• Coordinated bond releases for inmates by securing co-signers and assisted indemnitor’s in securing potential collateral for high profile bonds

• Interviewed persons who have been released from jail pursuant to a bond provided by the licensee; presented bail bonds to the Sheriff's department or government officials, or magistrate for approval AA- Action Bail Bonds, Georgetown, TX

Bail Bonds Agent May 2012 to November 2012

• Compiled daily cash reports from money intake, managed receipt books, and received anything of value as a fee or as collateral for high profile bonds

• Maintained the records for court dates and check-ins by phone registration or greeting the customers personally

• Created and maintained client’s files, records, court dates, while documenting any failure to appears, bond forfeitures, or surety of surrender

Law Office of Jodi Callaway Cole, Austin TX

Legal Assistant October 2011 to January 2012

• Skillfully handled correspondence to courts, other attorney offices, clients, and potential clients

• Flexibly managed and correlated attorney’s time schedule and assisted her in meeting deadlines

• Developed the skills to manage and generate a well-reviewed case file and assisted with gathering documents in preparation to appeal to the United State Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit

• Coordinated and facilitated walk-throughs, pursuant to jail release. Emergency Bail Bonds, Georgetown, TX

Bail Bondsman June 2011 to September 2011

• Explained the bail process to co-signers and inmates while making them feel at ease and comfortable during this trying time

• Created and maintained the client's files from writing the bail to release of surety Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler, Georgetown, TX Legal Secretary - Family Law May 2011 to June 2011

• Implemented an effective document control and organization system to keep everything readily accessible

• Learned to uncover crucial facts during the discovery process

• Compiled essential information and critical legal evidence for discovery to build solid case management EDUCATION

Associates of Applied Science Degree Austin Community College 2010-2012 Law Enforcement, Paralegal Studies

2007- 2010

Criminal Justice and Corrections, Temple College

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

The Caring Place, Georgetown, TX

Client Advocate Volunteer January 2017- February 2017 Austin Community College, Round Rock, TX

Student Services Volunteer September 2014

• Provided me with a closer look into the specialized realm of law, paralegal responsibilities, strategies, and preparation to maximize my effectiveness

• Participated in College Outreach, planning, and allocating event SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

● 5+ years of combined of Office/Clerical Administrative experience

● Knowledge of Criminal Law, Civil and Family Litigations

● Familiar with County Court Procedures

● Legal/ Secretarial related training, experience, and education, hands-on training, and gained work experience in court & criminal justice, legal field.

● Specialized training working closely with family, civil, and criminal defense attorneys in Williamson and Travis County

● Real world experience, with hands-on training, and educational as a legal assistant or bailbonds agent in both Williamson and Travis County

● Proven ability to interact professionally, efficiently, and pleasantly with customers or potential clients

● Reputation for accuracy and ability to work well under pressure

● Experience using Excel, Microsoft Office Suites, Word, PowerPoint, Access, E-file, E-discovery, West-Law, Nexis

● Preparing Documents and Demonstratives Related Experience - Legal Assistant/Paralegal

● Maintaining calendar deadlines, court dates, reset dates, and knowledge of court rules

● Solve client problems and answer questions patiently

● Practical experience in demonstrating and selling consumer products such as bail bonds, as well as experience in promoting the business.

● Excellent communication skills to respond to client inquiries and problems.

● Three years of formal college training including specialized courses in Court Systems and Practices, Police System and Practices, Criminal Investigation, Crime in America, Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement, Fundamentals of Criminal Law, Probation and Parole

● Anticipating the needs of each attorney

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