Family Law Board Certified

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ALMA BURCHAM, TBLS-BCP – FAMILY LAW

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Professional Summary

Board Certified Paralegal with 20+ years’ experience in Family Law, Civil Litigation, and Personal Injury. Skilled in case management, drafting legal documents, court coordination, and supporting attorneys in high-volume environments. Bilingual and proficient in numerous legal systems.

Core Skills

• Family Law & Litigation Support

• Court Filing & Deadline Management

• Client Communication & Intake

• Legal Research & Drafting

• Calendar & Case Management

• Billing, Payroll, Office Administration

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Professional Experience

• Tess House Law, PLLC – San Antonio, TX

• Board Certified Paralegal Mar 2021 – Present

Lead paralegal on diverse family law matters; manage court filings, prepare case summaries, and coordinate with agencies and providers. Client-facing role with high responsibility for document drafting and trial preparation.

• Law Offices of Rebecca A. Gonzalez, PC – San Antonio, TX

• Senior Paralegal & Office Manager Jun 2019 – Mar 2021 Oversaw office operations and complex family law caseload. Managed hearings, billing, and staff supervision.

• Previous Legal Roles – San Antonio, TX

• Paralegal & Legal Secretary 1994 – 2019

Held positions at multiple law firms supporting attorneys in family law, civil litigation, and personal injury. Responsibilities included legal drafting, trial prep, discovery, and administrative oversight.

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Education & Certifications

• Texas Board of Legal Specialization – Board Certified in Family Law

• Paralegal Studies – Penn Foster & San Antonio College Professional Affiliations

Paralegal Division of State Bar of Texas, San Antonio Bar Association, NALA, Family Law Bar Association, Texas Bar College

Awards & Recognition

• Nominated “Top Paralegal in Family Law,” Scene in S.A., 2021 Technology

Microsoft Office, Clio, MyCase, ProDoc, ProCalc, WorldDox, Dropbox, Timematters, QuickBooks, LawPay, TimeSlips, Amicus, and others

Languages

Fluent in English and Spanish

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