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Rachel Marsh

Rachel Marsh

Paralegal
The Woodlands,TX

Summary

Highly organized, team oriented, and enthusiastic Paralegal experienced in executing effective case flow management through advanced skills. Successful demonstrating attention to detail, confidentiality, completion of time-sensitive projects and high volumes of legal cases. Over 25 years in Civil, Employment & Corporate, Insurance Defense, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Land Use, and Environmental litigation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal (Fully Remote)

Amazon.Com, Inc.
Virtual Location , TX
11.2019 - Current
  • Assist attorneys with legal research, drafting communications and preparing legal documents with minimal direction.
  • Draft contracts and other legal documents, including but not limited to, detailed deposition outlines/questions, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, orders, and briefs.
  • Work with attorney on complex matters.
  • Use resources such as public records searches, legal databases, and firm's law library to complete in-depth research.
  • Create and update tracking spreadsheets to maintain current and accurate knowledge for all cases.
  • Perform thorough client intakes and documented all gathered information.
  • Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Thompson Coe Cousins & Irons
Houston, TX
01.2007 - 11.2019
  • Organized and distributed incoming documents from courts, witnesses and opposing parties.
  • Prepared clients for appointments and interviews, including depositions and testimony.
  • Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings, and statements.
  • Researched documents and publications for details to establish evidence and/or memos and declarations.
  • Maintained docket for hearings, conferences, and meetings.
  • Collected, sorted, and managed files for up to 100 cases.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, developed trial exhibits, responded to motions, and organized documents for trial discovery.
  • Exceeded specific team goals and resolved time-sensitive issues by partnering with firm staff and legal team.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.

Legal Assistant /Paralegal

Hull & Associates
Houston, Texas
06.1998 - 01.2007
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Duties included maintaining 20+ client files, drafting pleadings, letters, and memos, calendaring all deadlines and correspondence with clients, courts, opposing attorneys and opposing parties.
  • Handled all telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.

Education

Paralegal Program - Paralegal Certificate

The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
01.2023 - Current

Skills

  • Adobe
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Subpoena coordination
  • Electronic filing familiarity
  • Trial preparation
  • Real estate and tax expertise
  • Understands confidentiality
  • File and Records Management
  • Team-oriented

Timeline

Paralegal Program - Paralegal Certificate

The University of Texas At Austin
01.2023 - Current

Paralegal (Fully Remote)

Amazon.Com, Inc.
11.2019 - Current

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Thompson Coe Cousins & Irons
01.2007 - 11.2019

Legal Assistant /Paralegal

Hull & Associates
06.1998 - 01.2007

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