Anna Belle Bittencourt

Detail-oriented legal support professional and senior student seeking post-grad employment in the legal field. Experienced in legal research, document preparation, and case support, with a strong reputation for organization and reliability. I’m passionate about legal work and plan to pursue a Master of Public Administration while working full time to continue building my professional skill set.

Provided litigation and estate planning support as a Paralegal at Baird, Crews, Schiller, & Whitaker, P.C., drafting pleadings, contracts, discovery responses, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Managed court filings, case files, calendars, and high client communication volume while supporting multiple attorneys and meeting strict deadlines. Assisted with trial preparation through organization of evidence and exhibits and maintained litigation databases and tracking spreadsheets. Also served as a Judicial Intern with the Bell County 169th District Court, conducting case law research, summarizing legal documents, assisting with docket entries, and supporting courtroom proceedings and judicial workflow.

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Pre-Law concentration), University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - expected May 2026; recipient of the Weatherby Endowed Scholarship with academic credit completed through a judicial internship. 

Earned a Paralegal Certification from Baylor University (225-hour program, final grade A), with coursework in civil litigation, contracts, estate planning, business law, criminal law, and legal research. 

I Intend to pursue a Master of Public Administration at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in a hybrid format following securing post-grad employment.