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RACHAEL BURGESS
Open To Work

RACHAEL BURGESS

Katy,TX

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Divorce ConsultantFamily Law ParalegalLegal ReceptionistLegal AssistantIntake Specialist

Location Preference

RemoteHybridOn-Site
Location: Katy, TX
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsCompany CultureWork from home optionPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work week

Summary

Detail Oriented Paralegal with over three years experience in Texas family law, focusing on legal drafting, e-filing, court scheduling, and case management. Expertise in divorce, custody, and modification procedures enhances support during legal processes. Committed to delivering high-quality assistance while fostering strong client relationships and navigating complex legal frameworks.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Divorce Consultant

Texas Divorce Consultancy
11.2025 - Current
  • Facilitate remote support and guidance for Texas family law matters, focusing on divorce and custody cases.
  • Streamline organization of case files, evidence, and exhibits to enhance preparation for hearings.
  • Case calendar management and monitor filing deadlines to ensure timely preparation of hearing materials.
  • Streamline organization of case files, evidence, and exhibits for hearings.
  • Enhance case management efficiency through effective utilization of legal software and document tools including Adobe Acrobat, Google Workspace, DocHub, DocuSign, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Sheets. Achieve streamlining in legal processes by integrating various document management tools for case organization. Deliver improved outcomes in case handling by effectively applying legal software for documentation and collaboration.
  • Manage logistics for service of process in Texas family law cases, coordinating efforts for both local and out-of-state service.
  • Coordinate service arrangements through private process servers, constables, and sheriffs' offices.
  • Leverage National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS) directory to identify and secure qualified process servers across the nation.
  • Monitor service attempts and maintained communication with process servers to ensure timely service completion.
  • Ensure accurate preparation of citations and service packets for timely issuance by district clerks.
  • Filing coordination of executed returns of service and ensured compliance with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
  • Assist in preparing final divorce decrees and completing divorce cases. Supported the finalization of divorce cases and documentation.

Independent Advocate

12.2022 - Current
  • Support in matters including enforcement, modifications, trial preparation, and child-custody disputes.
  • Assisted with enforcement, modifications, trial preparation, and child-custody disputes to ensure compliance with legal standards.
  • Managed court e-filings via Texas eFile.gov while coordinating scheduling, calendaring, and hearing deadlines to maintain case progression.
  • Prepare and organize exhibits, exhibit lists, witness lists, and evidence for hearings and trial.
  • Maintain detailed case notes, timelines, and procedural tracking.
  • Developed document templates for motions, petitions, discovery, and responsive pleadings to streamline filing processes.

Education

Paralegal Certification -

University of Houston
Houston, TX
11-2025

General Studies -

Lone Star College
Montgomery
05-2013

High School Diploma - undefined

The Woodlands Preparatory School
The Woodlands
01-2011

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Westlaw
  • LexisNexis
  • Court Filing
  • Texas eFile
  • Document Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • Google Workspace
  • Typing: 55 WPM
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Client relationships
  • Team leadership & development

Certification

  • University of Houston Paralegal Certificate
  • CPR & First Aid (American Red Cross)

Projects And Community Involvement

  • Legal Advocate - Support Pro Se litigants in uncontested and contested cases
  • Habitat for Humanity & ARC of Greater Houston - Community support initiatives

Specialty Areas

  • Contested and Uncontested Support
  • Consulting Support for Family Law and Court Filings
  • Texas Family Law
  • Drafting Pleadings
  • E-Filing (Texas eFile)
  • Service of Process Coordination
  • NAPPS Process Server Coordination/Out-of-State Service
  • Waivers of Service
  • Discovery Preparation
  • Hearing Preparation
  • Client Communication
  • Court Scheduling
  • Legal Research
  • Case Management

Timeline

Divorce Consultant

Texas Divorce Consultancy
11.2025 - Current

Independent Advocate

12.2022 - Current

High School Diploma - undefined

The Woodlands Preparatory School

Paralegal Certification -

University of Houston

General Studies -

Lone Star College

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