RyShanna Brown
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Proficient Paralegal skilled in legal research, negotiation strategies, and case management. Successfully collaborates with attorneys to prepare comprehensive legal documents and manage case files, enhancing efficiency and supporting positive outcomes for clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Injury Paralegal
George Sink Injury Lawyers P.A
Charlotte, NC
03.2023 - 09.2026
- Assisted multiple attorneys with personal injury cases across GA, SC, and NC.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence for attorney review.
- Managed medical billing processes and maintained accurate records and case files for streamlined case management.
- Draft and notarize legal documents, mailing them to appropriate parties for timely processing.
- Maintained HIPAA compliant handling of patient documents.
- Managed litigation calendars, deadlines, and court filing schedules for legal team.
Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant
Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo, LLP
Charlotte, NC
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted attorneys in drafting and reviewing legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Collaborated with attorneys to draft and review legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards and procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research, analyzed statutes, and investigated case facts to support attorneys in negotiating legal disputes effectively.
- Investigated facts to help with the negotiation of legal disputes, researched and analyzed statutes.
- Researched legal precedents and statutes to support effective legal proceedings.
- Analyzed critical intake information, including medical records and bills, to strengthen cases and facilitate favorable outcomes.
- Gather and analyze intake information, such as medical records, bills, etc. and records and store client information.
- Prepared and organized case files for easy retrieval by attorneys.
- (Contract)
Pre Litigation Paralegal
Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
Atlanta, GA
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed personal injury case files for George Sink Injury Lawyers injury attorneys.
- Drafted demand packages and settlement correspondence for client claims.
- Collected medical records, bills, and accident reports for case preparation.
- Scheduled client meetings, depositions, and physician appointments.
- Communicated with clients about case updates and requested documentation.
- Reviewed insurance correspondence and adjusted case records for accuracy.
- Prepared settlement agreements for review by attorneys.
- Prepared correspondence to clients, courts, insurance companies, and other parties involved in the case.
Personal Injury Paralegal
Joseph M Todd PC
Atlanta, GA
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Managed complex legal documentation, including medical records and police reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance for personal injury cases.
- Communicated with adjusters to finalize settlements and gather required documents, contributing to favorable case outcomes.
- Requested medical records from facilities via fax or portal, ensuring timely and accurate retrieval to support case preparation.
- Respond promptly to client inquiries, providing relevant information and maintaining client satisfaction.
- Entered client data into Needle, Clio Manage, and Clio Grow for effective records and CRM management.
- Disbursed funds, cut checks, and mailed documents, ensuring proper distribution to all parties.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC08-2026
Notary Public -
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05-2018
Skills
- Negotiation strategies
- Legal research and analysis
- Contract review and compliance
- Case management
- Notarization services
- Legal research
- problem analysis
- Client relations
- Legal research
Timeline
Personal Injury Paralegal
George Sink Injury Lawyers P.A
03.2023 - 09.2026
Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant
Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo, LLP
06.2022 - 02.2023
Pre Litigation Paralegal
Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
07.2020 - 05.2022
Personal Injury Paralegal
Joseph M Todd PC
08.2018 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Central Piedmont Community College
Notary Public -
Central Piedmont Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbus State University