Faith Ann Henson
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented legal professional experienced in contract review, litigation processes, and case management. Delivers high-quality work through critical document review and effective collaboration. Skilled in legal research, document preparation, and client communication, supporting legal teams to drive company success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Wortman Law Firm, PLLC
Wilmington, NC
05.2026 - Current
- Drafted and thoroughly reviewed discovery requests, responses, and document production
- Reviewed medical records produced in discovery and composed medical chronology summaries highlighting relevant information for attorney review
- Reviewed medical billing records to compose Rule 414 summaries of eligible expenses to be admitted in personal injury cases
- Drafted Initial Evaluation and Updated Evaluation letters to adjusters with concise summaries of the relevant incident events, medical information, and liability and damages evaluation
- Communicated with attorneys both inside and outside of the firm regarding case matters and material
- Communicated and built rapport with clients through consistent updates, outreach and mindful questioning to build their case and assess strategy
- Conducted thorough online research through databases, such as NC eCourts and NC Secretary of State, social media, relevant entity or company websites, and news articles
- Tracked tasks and billed hourly for time spent on each element of each case
Paralegal
Zimmer Development Company
Wilmington, NC
07.2023 - 04.2026
- Efficiently managed full contract lifecycle from initial review, redlining, negotiations, approval, signature and submittal
- Edited, redlined, and negotiated contracts to match the companies specific goals, needs, and budget
- Managed a high volume of incoming third party vendor contracts, such as MSA’s and SOW’s, for student-housing development projects
- Worked as a liaison between the legal and student housing departments; managing communications, scheduling, and workflow throughout the contract lifecycle
- Kept close track of contracts term lengths, renewal dates, cancellation deadlines, and projected price increases
- Worked continuously with other paralegals and in house counsel to draft new legal language to better fit the company's needs and a rapidly changing consumer environment
Peer Services Intern
Homestead Recovery Center
Boone, NC
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Coordinated planning, organization, and execution of events and new services to support agency’s mission and philosophy.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations such as the county sheriff’s office, homeless shelter, and domestic violence women’s shelter, to provide more diversified and comprehensive care options for clients.
- Promoted and distributed available in-house resources to clients and connected them with services both inside and outside of the organization.
- Managed communications with clients, community organizations, and volunteers to organize meetings and appointments with staff.
- Completed training on overdose reversal techniques and Narcan administration.
Shelter Associate
Hospitality House of Northwestern North Carolina
Boone, NC
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Acted as the first point of contact for all individuals entering the shelter and curated a positive, calming environment to best support clients' needs and the organization's values
- Delivered essential resources, including food, clothing, and toiletries, to residents.
- Worked with clients to facilitate the receipt of food, transportation, medical care, therapy, and case management services both within the shelter and via community partner organizations.
- Organized equitable, orderly, and time-efficient use of shelter laundry and shower/bathroom facilities to enhance resident access and satisfaction.
- Applied deescalation methods to resolve conflicts, enhancing resident relations and fostering a supportive shelter environment.
- Developed strong rapport and maintained professional, supportive relationships with clients and residents.
- Answered and managed incoming phone calls to connect individuals with appropriate services and recorded caller information to connect individuals with appropriate services and departments.
Receptionist
Turner Law Office, PA
Boone, NC
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Received all incoming calls and directed them to the appropriate associates within the office.
- Maintained the company calendar by scheduling appointments, calls, and internal meetings.
- Oversaw outgoing and incoming mail, ensuring safe and timely delivery of legal documents and correspondence to maintain communication flow.
- Provided clerical support to leading attorney by maintaining and regularly updating client files, ensuring accessibility of information for legal proceedings.
- Tracked upcoming deadlines and notified attorneys, clients, and relevant parties, facilitating timely compliance with legal requirements.
- Collaborated with in-house counsel and paralegals to prepare Seller’s Documents, General Warranty Deeds, Exhibit A’s, and 1099 Forms.
- Filed various Articles of Organization and Articles of Incorporation.
- Reviewed, revised, and updated Last Will and Testament documents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Criminology, Deviance, Law
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC06-2023
High School -
Watauga High School
Boone, NC06-2019
Skills
- Legal analysis
- Legal writing
- Document management
- Discovery management
- Case summaries
- Research & Analysis
- Fact investigation
- Microsoft office
- Time Management
- Negotiation skills
- Client relations
- Editing
- Communication skills
Activities
Chi Omega Sorority, Vice President [November 2021-November 2022]: Served alongside the President as a leader of the chapter's executive board. Worked alongside and collaborated with other chapter leaders to facilitate all chapter proceedings, functions, fundraising events, and recruitment. Acted as the academic leader for the chapter and engineered incentives to boost academic achievement. Worked one-on-one with each member on academic probation to identify and address their educational needs with the ultimate goal of facilitating GPA recovery and the maintenance of chapter academic requirements.
Certification
- Notary Public
- Driver’s License
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Wortman Law Firm, PLLC
05.2026 - Current
Paralegal
Zimmer Development Company
07.2023 - 04.2026
Peer Services Intern
Homestead Recovery Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Shelter Associate
Hospitality House of Northwestern North Carolina
04.2020 - 09.2020
Receptionist
Turner Law Office, PA
02.2020 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Criminology, Deviance, Law
Appalachian State University
High School -
Watauga High School