Jess Winters

About Jess Winters

I am a law clerk in a high volume Texas family law litigation practice, where I work closely with clients to understand their goals, gather essential information, and help them navigate the stress of contested custody and divorce matters. I support my attorney by staying ahead of fast changing demands, anticipating needs, and adapting quickly to the pace of active litigation.My work focuses on thoughtful client communication, detailed evidence review, and reliable follow through. I analyze OFW data, school and therapy records, financial disclosures, digital evidence, and prior testimony to identify the themes that matter under the Texas Family Code and the Rules of Evidence. I assist with discovery strategy, draft motions and pleadings, prepare deposition materials, and organize comprehensive trial sets including exhibit lists, binders, timelines, and witness files.In and out of the courtroom, I help manage exhibits, track testimony, and maintain clear records of rulings. I also coordinate with third party professionals such as custody evaluators, therapists, medical providers, and forensic accountants to ensure that expert evidence is accurate and useful.I thrive in environments where client needs shift daily, deadlines come fast, and teamwork determines outcomes.

Experience

1. Law Clerk

   Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law

   Aug 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Conduct legal research to support motions, briefs, deposition outlines, discovery strategy, and hearing preparation• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, deposition questions, motions, proposed orders, and attorney correspondence• Analyze OFW communications, medical and therapy records, school records, financial disclosures, digital evidence, and prior testimony to identify best interest factors and evidentiary themes• Prepare comprehensive trial materials including exhibit lists, witness folders, trial binders, fact timelines, and issue charts• Assist attorneys during trial by tracking testimony, managing exhibits, noting evidentiary objections, and maintaining real-time records of rulings• Work closely with third-party professional experts such as custody evaluators, forensic accountants, therapists, and medical providers to coordinate records, summarize findings, and integrate expert evidence into case strategy• Summarize depositions, hearings, CPS records, police reports, and expert evaluations to assist counsel in litigation preparation• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and courts regarding scheduling, production, and procedural compliance• Support mediation preparation by organizing exhibits, settlement materials, and factual summaries• Monitor statutory and court-ordered deadlines, ensuring compliance with statewide and local procedural requirements

Education

• Columbia College Chicago

  Bachelors, Marketing Communications

  2010 — 2012

• Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law

  Doctor of Law - JD

• Illinois State University

  Marketing

  2008 — 2009