Summary:

Bi-lingual Legal Assistant, skilled in fulfilling legal research needs and providing expert case management support. Experienced in both plaintiff and legal defense office environments. Successful in maintaining complex docket systems, tracking deadlines and coordinating depositions and mediations.

Highlights:

More than 15 years of increasing responsibilities that has included:

Civil Litigation

Docket Control Orders

Electronic Doc Filing

Insurance Defense Litigation

Coordinate Deposition Dates

Billing

Mass Torts

Coordinate Mediation Dates

Electronic Calendaring

Pleadings

Legal Transcription

Paperless Database

Discovery

DWQ Records

PowerPoint

Experience:

Legal Assistant

August 2019 to January 2020

Curney, Farmer, House, Osuna & Jackson, P.C. - San Antonio, Texas

Insurance Defense Firm performed all aspects of pre-litigation and insurance defense litigation. File clerk/administrative duties to Jeff G. House and Edward Osuna, Partners. Legal support duties to Keith McIlvoy.

Legal Assistant

May 2019 to June 20119

GEICO Staff Counsel - San Antonio, Texas

Insurance Defense Firm performed all aspects of civil litigation duties. Legal Secretary for William “Pat” Durland and D. Ann Comerio.

Legal Assistant

March 2018 to March 2019

Fidel Rodriguez, Jr. - San Antonio, Texas

In a fast-paced, environment a Firm performed all aspects of Plaintiff civil litigation duties. Legal Assistant for Nadine Rodriguez and Daniel S. Haley.

Legal Assistant

January 2016 to February 2018

Curney, Farmer, House, Osuna & Jackson, P.C. - San Antonio, Texas

Insurance Defense Firm performed all aspects of pre-litigation and insurance defense litigation. File clerk/administrative duties to Jeff G. House and Edward Osuna, Partners. Legal support duties to Keith McIlvoy.

Resident Manager

August 2015 To January 2016

SAMMinistries Transitional Living & Learning Center - San Antonio, Texas

Duties included ensuring the safety and security of the Guests and members. Perform daily and consistent coordination of staff support services in a residential setting. Assist in providing information to case management staff about the behavior of Guests.

Legal Assistant

July 2015 to August 2015

House Counsel for Progressive Casualty Insurance Company – San Antonio, Texas

Duties included all aspects of Insurance Defense ligation for two Staff Attorneys.

Discovery Specialist

September 2012 to February 2015

Watts, Guerra, LLP. – San Antonio, Texas

Responsible for review and responses to Discovery and FDA Reports for Pradaxa, Transvaginal Mesh, Incretins, NuvaRing, Depuy Hip, Syngenta and Xarelto.

Program Coordinator

2010 to 2012

Centene Corporation/Superior Health – San Antonio, Texas

Collaborated with the clinical and non-clinical staff across multiple hospital facilities (e.g., Case Management, Utilization Review and Medical Directors).

Legal/Billing Assistant

2008 to 2010

Shelton & Valadez, PC. – San Antonio, Texas

Responsibilities included daily billable and non-billable hours for Senior Partner Robert Valadez and Associate Attorneys utilizing Tabs software.

Administrative Assistant

2005 to 2008

Hartman Management – San Antonio, Texas

Provided full administrative support for the Commercial Management team.

Legal Secretary

2003 to 2005

Tinsman, Scott & Sciano, Inc. – San Antonio, Texas

Plaintiff’s Law Firm performed all aspects of pre-litigation and civil litigation.

Administrative Assistant

1992 to 1994

Abercrombie, Simmons & Gillette, Inc. – San Antonio, Texas

Duties included all aspects of administrative responsibilities, heavy transcription.

Unit Secretary

1984 to 1992

University Hospital System – San Antonio, Texas

Duties included all aspects of administrative responsibilities, including transcription of medical orders.

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