Data Entry Administrative Support
Resume:
AMBER THOMPSON
*********@*****.***
Houston, TX
~ Experienced and Credentialed Paralegal with a Versatile Administrative Support and Legal Skill Set
~ SKILLS
• Bilingual – English/Turkish
• Computer proficient – Microsoft Office applications and various other software programs • Able to perform administrative, clerical, and paralegal duties – manage front space, answer phones, sort and send emails, respond to inquiries, process requests, schedule appointments, maintain records, check documents for accuracy, create reports, and perform data entry
• Can plan, organize, and complete tasks efficiently – capable of analyzing and adjusting work to meet deadlines with results
• Will interface professionally at all levels – competent communicator with a client-focused mentality; displays positive image, accepts feedback from superiors, and works well alongside peers EDUCATION
AAS Degree Paralegal Program – May 2024
Paralegal Certificate – November 2021
Center for Advanced Legal Studies (Houston, TX)
• 62 college credit hours of focused, intensive legal specialty programming
• Trained in substantive and procedural laws in various specialized practice areas through lectures, assignments, projects, and exams
• Familiar with Texas Rules of Criminal and Civil Procedure
• Possess knowledge of the court system, research tools, and methods used in a law office Bachelor of Science, Political Science – 2018
Texas State University (San Marcos, TX)
EXPERIENCE
Special Education Coordinator – Harmony Science Academy Houston High (Houston, TX) Aug 2022 – Aug 2024
• Established and maintained written/oral communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers
• Served as a collaborative liaison between the school, families, and external agencies
• Helped implement instructional strategies and specialized support plans for students with disabilities
• Coordinated resources and communicated information regarding student needs and progress
• Maintained accurate documentation to evaluate program effectiveness
• Provided direct support and intervention to students in the classroom as needed Discipline Coordinator – Harmony Science Academy Houston High (Houston, TX) Aug 2020 – Aug 2022
• Collaborated with principal, counselors, and registrar to monitor students passing orientation
• Monitored student attendance to ensure compliance with the school attendance policy
• Coordinated support and interventions through school counselors for students with chronic absenteeism
• Supervised and monitored student behavior to accurately identify root causes of misbehavior
• Documented consequences of behavioral infractions and communicated these to students and parents
• Coordinated discipline meetings with parents, administration, and counselors per school policy Paralegal– Barbara J. Hudson Law Office (Houston, TX) Jun 2019 –June 2021
• Practice areas included: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Criminal, and Probate
• Communicated with clients in person, over the phone, and by email daily
• Drafted, proofread, filed, and sent legal documents
• Managed legal calendars, scheduled appointments, photocopied, and compiled complex documentation
• Created and maintained case files, including producing and editing transcripts
• Screened, prioritized, and directed incoming calls and emails to lawyers
• Performed legal and background research
Paralegal- Lam, Lyn Philip PC (Houston, TX) July 2024-Present
● Practice areas included: Commercial Collection Ligitation
● Assist attorneys in managing class action and commercial litigation cases from inception to resolution.
● Draft and review legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery requests and responses, and settlement agreements.
● Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, regulations, and other relevant legal resources.
● Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and other documents related to litigation.
● Manage document production, including reviewing, organizing, and Bates-stamping large volumes of discovery.
● Coordinate with clients, experts, and other third parties to gather necessary documents and information.
● Assist in the preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials, including creating exhibit lists and trial notebooks.
● Monitor case deadlines and ensure that filings and other legal requirements are met on time.
● Prepare and file court documents via electronic filing systems and ensure compliance with local rules.
● Assist attorneys in the preparation of class certification motions, motions to dismiss, and dispositive motions.
● Support settlement negotiations and oversee the implementation of settlement agreements.
● Manage communication between parties and opposing counsel, ensuring accurate documentation and timely responses.
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