Elizabeth Rangel

A highly driven individual with 9+ years of legal experience and proficiency in managing large caseloads in fast paced environments. An ambitious worker with strong analytical and time management skills. Can coordinate multiple assignments and work either independently or in team settings.

Extremely organized with outstanding communication and computer skills. Always meets deadlines efficiently and produces high quality work. Detail oriented with interpersonal skills and a passion to help others.

Proactive and dynamic team member, who is always looking to take on new challenges. I have the in-depth working knowledge of local court procedures, deadlines, and electronic filing requirements. I also have hands-on experience with standard legal billing programs (e.g., Clio, Centerbase) and familiar with Microsoft Word legal formatting.

Paralegal at Parker, LLP (2022-02 – 2024-07)

Reports to attorneys and adjusters. Maintains damage summaries and other litigation related documents. Maintains attorneys calendars and ensures the cases are progressing. Manages online documentation for firm and adjusters portal.

• Drafts motions, proposed orders, discovery requests and responses with production
• Subpoenas plaintiff's medical or other necessary contents as needed
• Assists with trial preparation, drafting trial documents and other related tasks as assigned

Senior Litigation Paralegal at Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys (2018-03 – 2022-02)

Coordinated efforts for successful outcomes in cases involving multi-million dollar settlements. Recognized by the firm for outstanding service to the Firm's clients.

• Maintained attorney calendar and communication with clients, vendors, and counsels
• Drafted correspondence, order setting hearings, deposition notices and other litigation related documents
• Aided in the production of documents (bate stamping, redacting, e-serving)
• Corresponded with medical offices to request records for clients and maintained damage summaries
• Managed day-to-day legal casework
• Assisted with trial preparations
• Finalized settlement breakdowns and reduction requests
• Trained new hires, as needed
• Completed other related tasks, as assigned

Paralegal at Eastman Meyler, PC (2017-01 – 2018-01)

Managed 300+ cases for all Louisiana and Texas cases.

• Requested records from the Court and would notify the attorney to review records received for eligibility purposes
• Gathered all necessary information from clients and would draft the petition for expungements and nondisclosures
• Provided case updates to clients and coordinated for attorneys to appear for hearings, as well as train new hires

Intern at Eastman Meyler, PC (2016-08 – 2016-12)

• Opened physical files and requested records for new clients
• Contacted clients for any information needed to obtain criminal records
• Scanned, uploaded, and filed mail
• Followed up with court clerk for results of petition
• Maintained client contact, organization of files, and assisting in other tasks as needed

Litigation Assistant at Pennebaker Law Firm (2014-02 – 2016-08)

Established and maintained the litigation database for 2,000+ cases.

• Prepared files for mediation
• Responsible for maintaining the calendar, as well as the physical and electronic files
• Drafted motions and notices for attorney review
• Provided clients with case updates
• Managed settlement checks and sending to proper offices
• Trained new hires and assisted in other tasks as needed

Paralegal Certificate in Paralegal Studies – University of the Incarnate Word (2020-10 – 2021-02)

Bachelor of Public Administration in Public Administration – Texas State University (2012-08 – 2016-12)