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Rhonda Taylor

Rhonda Taylor

New Braunfels,Texas

Summary

Confident Litigation Support Specialist with over 20 years of expertly preparing for cases and supporting attorneys with technical, marketing and clerical matters. Personable yet assertive professional with expertise in civil litigation. Effectively communicated with all stakeholders to create compelling stories from evidence and related documents.

Work History

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Manier & Herod Law Firm
05.2004 - 08.2006
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for workers' compensation cases.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to workers' compensation and general litigation legal proceedings.
  • Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.

Litigation Paralegal

Ortale, Kelley & Associates
03.2003 - 05.2004
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to [Type] legal proceedings.
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for [Type] cases.
  • Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
  • Created visual displays such as timelines, graphs and PowerPoint slides to explain complex concepts during trials.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.

Senior Litigation Paralegal /Subrogation Specialist

Poland & Poland
08.1997 - 03.2003

Responsible for 25 personal injury cases, 12 workers' compensation cases, and 140 subrogation cases.

  • Built and established relationships with clientele to improve future business opportunities.
  • Interviewed clients and did investigation of claims to gather relevant facts and information about the lawsuits.
  • Supervision and organization of all client files.
  • Drafted legal documents, correspondence and interoffice memos.
  • Obtained and organized medical records, extensive research of same to include p0reparaton for trial and/or settlement negotiations.
  • Extensive experience in preparing settlement demand packages and negotiation with insurance adjusters and attorneys.
  • Attended and settled major cases up to a million dollars in person, via phone, and numerous mediations when attorney could not attend or as assistant.
  • Prepared exhibits, documents and trial notebooks for attorney to use at trial and assisted with voir dire and throughout trial.
  • Prepared witnesses for trial.
  • Responsible for firm payroll, payroll taxes, and accounts payable.
  • Supervision of personal secretary.
  • Left this firm due to lay off when partnership broke up.

Defense Litigation Paralegal

Daniel, Harvill, Batson & Nolan
02.1995 - 08.1997
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to legal proceedings.
  • Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits.
  • Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
  • Collected data from client media and to prepare for litigation.
  • Collaborated with lead attorney and juror specialist to recommend effective strategies for litigation cases and trial.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Wrote and filed pleadings with Circuit court on schedule to maximize case success.
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.
  • Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.

Education

J.D. - Litigation

Nashville School of Law
Nashville, Tennessee
05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Communication

Bethel University
Mckenzie, TN
12.2001

Associate of Applied Science - Associates in Paralegal Studies

Troy State University
Dothan, Alabama
1992

Skills

  • Trial Close
  • Process Research
  • Estate Tax Returns
  • Federal Compliance
  • Case Management
  • Motions Drafting
  • Trial Proceedings
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Client Support
  • Motion Preparation
  • Intake Services
  • Jury Selection
  • Court Scheduling

Accomplishments

Law School member of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association

FIRST Paralegal Chairperson for Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, quarterly published articles

Prepared and wrote seminars, as well as taught and organized with TTLA

Years of attending Attorney Continued Education Seminars with numbers Attorney CLE hours

Graduated Cum Laude from undergrad and law school

Timeline

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Manier & Herod Law Firm
05.2004 - 08.2006

Litigation Paralegal

Ortale, Kelley & Associates
03.2003 - 05.2004

Senior Litigation Paralegal /Subrogation Specialist

Poland & Poland
08.1997 - 03.2003

Defense Litigation Paralegal

Daniel, Harvill, Batson & Nolan
02.1995 - 08.1997

J.D. - Litigation

Nashville School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Communication

Bethel University

Associate of Applied Science - Associates in Paralegal Studies

Troy State University
Rhonda Taylor