Samantha Pearsall

Litigation paralegal and administrative professional with approximately 13 years of legal experience in plaintiff personal injury and insurance-defense litigation, including recent part-time case-management work through April 2026. Experienced in managing cases from intake through settlement, drafting complaints, interrogatories, and discovery responses, negotiating with claims adjusters, preparing settlement memoranda and distributions, e-filing pleadings, coordinating service, reviewing, and summarizing medical records, preparing clients for depositions, and tracking court deadlines. Brings strong writing, judgment, confidentiality, client service, technology adoption, and the ability to independently manage multiple files and proactively move matters toward resolution.

Paralegal (Part-Time) at Law Office of Don W. Pak, Esq. (2025-07 – 2026-04)

• Managed plaintiff litigation matters from initial client intake and case opening through settlement and file resolution.
• Met with and interviewed clients, gathered facts and supporting documents, explained case processes, answered questions, and maintained ongoing communication.
• Drafted complaints, settlement memoranda, legal correspondence, interrogatories, and responses to written discovery for attorney review.
• Prepared and completed electronic court filings and coordinated service of complaints and other legal documents.
• Negotiated settlements with claims adjusters and communicated case valuations, documentation needs, offers, and counter offers under attorney direction.
• Prepared settlement documentation and supported settlement distributions, including confirmation of required records and closing materials.
• Prepared clients for depositions by reviewing anticipated questions, case facts, medical treatment, and deposition procedures.
• Tracked deadlines, discovery obligations, case status, and next steps while independently following up with clients, insurers, providers, and other parties.

Litigation Paralegal at State Farm Insurance (2014-09 – 2017-12)

• Supported insurance-defense litigation in a high-volume environment, managing files, deadlines, records, correspondence, and case activity for multiple matters.
• Drafted interrogatory answers, written discovery responses, legal correspondence, and related litigation documents for attorney review.
• Issued subpoenas and coordinated requests for medical, employment, and other records needed for claim evaluation and litigation.
• Reviewed, organized, summarized, and maintained medical records and other supporting documentation for case preparation.
• Monitored court and litigation deadlines, updated legal file-management systems, and maintained accurate electronic and paper records.
• Scheduled Independent Medical Examinations and coordinated with medical providers, clients, attorneys, and other parties.
• Responded to client inquiries and communicated with stakeholders to obtain documentation, clarify case information, and keep matters progressing.
• Processed invoices, investigated payment discrepancies, and supported case-related administrative transactions.
• Assisted with virtual surveillance coordination and document-production functions, including copying, scanning, faxing, and records organization.

Paralegal at Lipschutz & Friedman (2008-02 – 2014-09)

• Managed plaintiff personal injury matters from initial intake through settlement, maintaining organized files, records, deadlines, and client communications.
• Met with and interviewed new clients, gathered facts, treatment information, insurance details, and supporting documentation.
• Drafted legal correspondence, interrogatory answers, and written discovery responses for attorney review.
• Requested, organized, reviewed, and summarized medical records and related evidence.
• Negotiated settlements and communicated with claims adjusters regarding documentation, damages, offers, and case resolution.
• Prepared settlement memoranda, settlement-distribution paperwork, and closing documentation.
• Responded to client questions, provided case updates, and followed up with medical offices, insurers, and other parties.
• Prepared clients for depositions by reviewing anticipated questions, case facts, medical treatment, and deposition procedures.
• Tracked deadlines, discovery obligations, case status, and next steps while independently following up with clients, insurers, providers, and other parties.

Case Manager / Paralegal at Spear & Greenfield (2005-04 – 2008-01)

• Managed plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through settlement and supported attorneys with case development, documentation, client communication, and resolution.
• Conducted initial client intakes and interviews, gathered incident and treatment information, and opened and maintained case files.
• Drafted legal correspondence, interrogatory answers, and written discovery responses for attorney review.
• Requested, managed, and summarized medical records and other evidence supporting claims.
• Negotiated settlements and communicated with claims adjusters under attorney direction.
• Prepared settlement memoranda and distribution documentation and maintained accurate closing records.
• Answered client questions, communicated case updates, and followed up on outstanding documentation and treatment information.

Program Manager at Drexel University, CHE (2017-12 – Present)

• Manage complex departmental operations, confidential records, deadlines, communications, and cross-functional workflows involving leadership, faculty, students, staff, university offices, and external partners.
• Prepare official correspondence, appointment and reappointment letters, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and other detailed documents requiring accuracy and discretion.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems, process documentation, databases, and Excel-based tools to improve workflow visibility, follow-up, and completion.
• Coordinate meetings, seminars, recruiting programs, advisory board activities, special events, and related schedules, materials, minutes, and action items.
• Supervise temporary staff and student employees, assign work, monitor schedules and performance, and maintain office coverage.
• Manage procurement and departmental purchases using Concur and Drexel's procurement systems; reconcile administrative details and coordinate with university offices.
• Handle high-volume communications, resolve operational problems, and exercise independent judgment while balancing multiple competing priorities.
• Manage website content, newsletters, reports, social media, and other communications, strengthening writing, editing, proofreading, and technology skills.
• Completed professional development in practical AI tools and applies technology to improve research, drafting, organization, and administrative efficiency.

Bachelor of Science in General Studies – Drexel University, Goodwin College (2026-03)

Associate in Specialized Business in Legal/Accounting Paraprofessional Program – The PJA School (2005-10)