Clerical Paralegal
Resume:
Juan S. Tovar
Mission, Texas 78573
adv4iw@r.postjobfree.com
Objective To obtain a position as a Paralegal.
Professional Skills
• Research and
analytical abilities
including internet
research utilizing
legal databases
• Document drafting
utilizing Pro-Doc
and in-house forms
• Multi-tasking
• Work well under
pressure
• Filing/Editing
• Office Procedures
• Telephone Skills
• Management Skills
• Fluent in Spanish
• Notary Public in the
State of Texas
Education
§ University of Texas at San Antonio 2002-2003
Paralegal Certificate
Curriculum included: Civil Litigation, Torts, Business Organizations, Contract Law, Wills and Probate, Criminal Law, The Texas and Federal Court Systems, Legal research and writing, Ethics, Westlaw database, Lexis-Nexis and Pro-Doc.
§ Southwest Texas State University 1989-1992
Curriculum included studies in Political Science and Philosophy Employment
History
The Law Office of
Robert Davis Jr.,
PLLC
2018-2022
Ruiz Law Center,
PLLC
2012-2017
The Meyerson Law
Firm, PLLC
2006-2009
Gravely & Pearson,
LLP
2003-2006
Handled a heavy caseload of Personal Injury cases. In charge of litigation and answering to discovery.
Maintained general contact with clients. Maintained file- keeping procedures. Drafted legal documents for review and signature. Calendared items, using a tickling system. Drafted letters and assisted in drafting Motions, set hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings.
Performed routine clerical and related duties as required. Assisted with the initial consultation/ client intake. Handled a heavy caseload of Personal Injury cases. Drafted demand letters and settled claims with
insurance adjusters. In charge of litigation and
answering to discovery. Maintained general contact with clients. Drafted legal documents, e.g., demand letters for review and signature. Maintained file-keeping procedures. Calendared items, using a tickling system. Drafted letters and assisted in drafting Motions, set hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings. Performed routine clerical and related duties as required. Assisted with the initial consultation/ client intake.
Researched rules, statutes, and case law. Handled a heavy caseload of mold and commercial property
cases. In charge of litigation and answering to
discovery. Drafted demand letters and settled claims with insurance adjusters Maintained general contact with clients. Maintained file-keeping procedures. Drafted legal documents for review and signature. Calendared items, using a tickling system. Drafted letters and assisted in drafting Motions, set hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings. Performed routine clerical and related duties as required. Assisted with the initial consultation/ client intake.
Benton &
Dishongh, PC
1999-2003
Performed routine clerical and related duties as required. Answered phones, used the tickling system, and filed and posted payments and expenses in a client file. Drafted letters and assisted in drafting Motions. Set appointments for attorney-client visits.
References: Upon request.
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