Angie Mathis
Spring Hill,TN
Summary
Senior Litigation Paralegal with 13 years of dedicated experience in the Automotive Industry, known for exceptional productivity in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively, enhancing cross-team collaboration. Successfully reduced financial exposure by developing and delivering comprehensive training on lemon law litigation and associated risks. Committed to leveraging litigation support expertise to foster operational enhancements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Franklin, Tennessee
04.2022 - Current
- Analyzed incoming data from sources and provided detailed reports to case teams.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Coordinated expert witnesses' schedules for interviews or depositions.
- Attended mediations as well as depositions with attorney and s when requested.
- Assisted litigation teams on legal automation requirements and systems capabilities to facilitate investigatory or litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation.
- Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, meeting with clients to research cases, collect data, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation.
- Negotiated settlements between parties involved in a dispute.
- Assisted with the preparation of witnesses for deposition or trial testimony.
- Tracked data, created graphs and completed calculations using Microsoft Excel.
- Called witnesses to give testimonies during court hearings.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Senior Paralegal and Paralegal
Nissan North America, Inc.
04.2015 - Current
- Review and analyze new summons / complaints
- Research and provide responsive documents related to subpoena’s
- Review, revise, and correct discovery, releases, indemnification requests, Lemon Law Booklets
- Discuss case evaluations, defense strategy, and risk analysis with local counsel
- Attend mediations and provide settlement authority
- Provide guidance and direction to local counsel regarding discovery (document production, deposition notices, settlement authority, etc.), settlement negotiations, and selection of trial candidates
- Researches statutory, regulatory and case law on various issues
- Conduct monthly training of new agents, dealer technical specialist staff, regional personnel, and facilitate training with local counsel
- Discuss and provide recommendations for consumer affairs claims, and other support as needed
- Provide reporting on various issues such as trends, allegations, and costs
Arbitration Specialist 1 and 2
Nissan North America, Inc.
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Investigate and evaluate facts at issue in dispute(s)
- Utilize state regulations to determine course of action
- Collaborate with outside counsel, legal, and consultants to support litigation matters
- Assist outside counsel regarding case progress and resolution
- Prepare documentation to appropriate personnel regarding small claims hearings
- Research and respond to attorney demands within required time frame
- Provide training to Arbitration 1 Specialists
- Research and respond to Lemon Law, Better Business Bureau, and Attorney General claims
- Review and research cases to resolve issues and ensure lawful guidelines are followed
- Participate in Better Business Bureau hearings as a Nissan representative
- Collect and perform calculations to provide applicable parties for repurchase/replacement figures
- Complete mandated and voluntary vehicle repurchase/replacements
- Negotiate pre-litigation lemon law and breach of warranty issues
- Facilitate problem resolution between consumer affairs personnel, consumers, dealerships, and regional personnel
Executive Specialist
Nissan North America, Inc.
Franklin, TN
01.2012 - 10.2012
- Company Overview: (Kelly Services)
- Consult with individuals on behalf of executives, committees, and boards of directors
- Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees, and boards of directors
- Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries
- Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution
- (Kelly Services)
Consumer Affairs Regional Specialist
Nissan North America, Inc.
Franklin, TN
07.2011 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: (Kelly Services)
- Communicate with consumers regarding problem resolution
- Contact dealerships and regional staff regarding goodwill decisions to assist consumers
- Provide information to consumers regarding vehicle warranty
- (Kelly Services)
Team Leader / Regional Account Specialist
Medical Reimbursements of America
Franklin, TN
09.2003 - 10.2009
- Contact patients, insurance companies, and attorneys regarding all motor vehicle accident information and slip and fall claims
- Research and determine primacy of coverage in automobile and slip and fall claims
- Prepare and submit documentation to notify parties, if applicable, of subrogation claims
Education
paralegal certificate -
Southeastern Paralegal Institute
Nashville, TNBachelor of Science - Political Science
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNSkills
- 13 Years Automotive Experience
- Proficient in Document Review
- Data Verification Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Litigation support software
- Complex case management
- Professionalism and ethics
- Team collaboration
- Settlement negotiation assistance
- Litigation support
- Effective Document Management
- Case Analysis Summaries
- Effective Data Gathering
- Fact Gathering
- Training
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Senior Paralegal and Paralegal
Nissan North America, Inc.
04.2015 - Current
Arbitration Specialist 1 and 2
Nissan North America, Inc.
10.2012 - 04.2015
Executive Specialist
Nissan North America, Inc.
01.2012 - 10.2012
Consumer Affairs Regional Specialist
Nissan North America, Inc.
07.2011 - 01.2012
Team Leader / Regional Account Specialist
Medical Reimbursements of America
09.2003 - 10.2009
paralegal certificate -
Southeastern Paralegal Institute
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Middle Tennessee State University