Litigation Paralegal (Houston)

ELIZABETH JONES

281-***-**** • Houston, TX • **********************@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

Kean Miller L.L.P Houston, TX

Litigation Paralegal January 2024 – Present

● Provided direct litigation support to the managing partner and senior counsel in complex commercial litigation and business disputes involving major oil companies such as Marathon Oil, Devon Energy, and BP. Casework included matters related to premises liability, wrongful death, and contract litigation.

● Draft and file legal documents, manage discovery, and assist with depositions and hearings.

● Provide comprehensive trial preparation support before, during, and after proceedings.

● Maintain precise calendar management and prepare all related legal correspondence.

● Consistently bill over 150 hours per month.

Sheehy Ware Pappas & Grubbs Houston, TX

Litigation Paralegal May 2023 – January 2024

● Assisted senior counsel in complex commercial litigation and business disputes for clients such as 7-Eleven and La Michoacana, supporting cases involving contract disputes, wrongful death claims, and premises liability.

● Procured, summarized, and organized extensive medical, billing, and expert records.

● Managed docket deadlines and daily case operations for senior counsel.

● Prepared witness designations and retained expert testimony. Mehaffy & Weber P.C. Houston, TX

Litigation Paralegal April 2022 – May 2023

● Provided direct litigation support to the managing partners in complex commercial litigation and business disputes involving clients such as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston Foods, and Blue Bell. Casework included premises liability, wrongful death, products liability, and contract litigation.

● Supported two managing partners in personal injury and commercial litigation; managed 90+ case docket and all discovery filings; billed 150+ hours per month.

Tarle Law P.C. Houston, TX

Litigation Paralegal June 2021 – April 2022

● Maintained 80+ case dockets; drafted pleadings and discovery responses; led risk transfer procedures and coordination with claims adjusters; supported firm operations and trial preparation.. Daspit Law Firm Houston, TX

Litigation Paralegal July 2020 – June 2021

● Managed high-volume docket of 180+ cases; handled filings, depositions, and mediation prep; coordinated daily operations and calendaring for multiple attorneys; prepared affidavits, notices, and discovery responses. The Cochran Firm Biloxi, MS

Head Paralegal/ Office Manager November 2018 – July 2020

● Oversaw all paralegal duties and office operations, managing a docket of 80+ cases; led trial and hearing preparations, including expert witness coordination; built and maintained legal intake systems. James Minge & Associates New Orleans, LA

Legal Secretary April 2017 – November 2018

● Supported attorneys with case filings, scheduling, medical record procurement, and depositions; maintained a docket of 75+ cases; streamlined the firm’s filing systems. EDUCATION

Texas Tech University, B.A. in English, GPA 4.0 In Progress Activities and Honors: Lead Fiction Editor for the Harbinger magazine, member of Sigma Tau Honor Society Houston Community College, A.A. in English 2022

Professional References:

Joanna Nava – Paralegal (346) -221-7533 Tracy Lyndhal – Paralegal (713) -557- 5588 Boone Moyle – Attorney (979) -481-1431 Matthew Woodard – Attorney (813) -352 -0184 Interests: Historical fiction and true crime literature; ballet and jazz dance; antiquing; college football fan—frequent traveler to support Texas Tech.

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