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RACHEL SUZZANNE HOWE

RACHEL SUZZANNE HOWE

Nashville,TN

Summary

An experienced litigation support specialist with expertise in research, due diligence, fact investigations, and records management. Strong skills in professional writing and editing, alongside proficiency in data organization and documentation.

Work History

Freelance Paralegal/Mobile Notary

Self-employeed
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2024 - Current
  • Prepare and deliver documents to clients for notarized signatures prior to shipping the executed items.
  • Assist clients in accurately completing and filing court forms in compliance with court rules and procedures.
  • Perform various administrative tasks, including conducting background checks and locating individuals for service of process.

Litigation Paralegal

The Roth Firm
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Oversaw the management of over 150 cases through litigation, meticulously inputting data into legal case management software.
  • Corresponded professionally with opposing attorneys, court clerks, judges, and clients to efficiently arrange meetings, phone calls, and court appearances.
  • Drafted legal documents for more than 150 cases, ensuring timely processing to effectively advance each case toward settlement.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.

Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal

The Kelly Firm
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Handled over 20 intake calls daily, ensuring accurate reporting of information to attorneys for case acceptance.
  • Managed more than 25 mass tort claims by drafting and e-filing legal documents to meet deadlines using PACER and CM/ECF.
  • Ordered and reviewed medical records for over 40 cases to identify evidence of malpractice.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.

Paralegal

The Rocky McElhaney Law Firm
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
  • Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
  • Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
  • Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
  • Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.

Case Manager

Morgan & Morgan
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Managed a large caseload of personal injury claims, including car accidents, medical malpractice, and slip and fall cases.
  • Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel or insurance companies to ensure maximum compensation for clients.
  • Provided regular updates to clients regarding their case status and any new developments.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into the facts of each case to determine liability issues.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Analyzed financial information related to damages incurred by clients due to personal injuries sustained.
  • Interviewed witnesses, obtained statements from experts, reviewed medical records and gathered evidence as needed.

Paralegal

Cannon Law Firm
Camden, South Carolina
02.2016 - 03.2018
  • Settled pre-suit personal injury claims, securing over $600k in attorney fees annually.
  • Drafted demand packages for over 80 clients to negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters.
  • Reduced delays in case progress by settling subrogation and UM/UIM matters in conjunction with claim settlements.
  • Decreased case costs by scheduling clients with new providers that agreed to reduce fees for medical treatment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Paralegal Studies

Central Carolina Technical College

Overview

9
9

YEARS of paralegal experience

9
9

YEARS performing notarial acts

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Document Drafting
  • Case Management
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Detail Orientation
  • Calendar Management
  • Litigation Support
  • Correspondence and Legal Forms
  • Client Communication
  • Legal Compliance
  • Technology Proficiency
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

  • Notary Public
  • Loan Signing Agent
  • Labor Law/Employee Handbook
  • Estate Planning

Accomplishments

  • Settled a denied claim within three days of sending self-drafted demand for policy limits.
  • Brainstormed the now widely used app for the largest law firm in personal injury law,
  • Identified a John Doe in a denied claim that settled for policy limits with both the at-fault insurance company and the client's insurance company.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • National Notary Association
  • Phi Theta Kappa

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureTeam Building / Company Retreats

Quote

"With freedom, flowers, books, and the moon, who could not be perfectly happy?"
- Oscar Wilde

Software

CM/ECF

PACER

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Tennessee eFlex

Tybera

Litify

Filevine

Microsoft 365

Zoom

Timeline

Freelance Paralegal/Mobile Notary

Self-employeed
04.2024 - Current

Litigation Paralegal

The Roth Firm
09.2023 - 04.2024

Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal

The Kelly Firm
01.2023 - 07.2023

Paralegal

The Rocky McElhaney Law Firm
08.2022 - 01.2023

Case Manager

Morgan & Morgan
11.2020 - 08.2022

Paralegal

Cannon Law Firm
02.2016 - 03.2018

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Paralegal Studies

Central Carolina Technical College

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