Senior Paralegal

Atlanta, Georgia 470-***-**** *********@*****.***

Rachel Pinkston

Paralegal Professional

Accomplished Senior Paralegal with extensive experience in corporate transactions, real estate closings, and business governance, supported by a strong background in litigation in both state and federal courts. Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and managing complex contracts, merger and acquisition agreements, and corporate filings, as well as preparing closing documents and conducting due diligence. Adept at managing corporate record books, annual filings, and regulatory compliance with precision. Recognized for professionalism, accuracy under pressure, and the ability to streamline processes for attorneys and corporate clients alike. Professional Summary

Work Experience

Multiple Consulting Firms

Drafted pleadings, ensuring accuracy, compliance with deadlines, and adherence to attorney directives. Managed calendars, coordinated litigation activities, and oversaw electronic discovery using secure platforms. Organized and served discovery responses in compliance with Georgia and federal rules; applied Bates stamping and indexing for efficient document access.

Coordinated court filings and e-filing in state and federal courts, ensuring timeliness and compliance with judicial requirements.

Prepared litigation notebooks, trial exhibits, and demonstratives; conducted legal research and maintained updated case law databases (Westlaw).

Senior Project Management Paralegal February 2023 - Present Medical Malpractice Insurance Defense, Worker’s Compensation/General Liability, Corporate Law & Corporate Litigation

Forrest B. Johnson & Associates

Personal Injury Claims (Catastrophic Injury) Insurance & General Liability Defense Paralegal (contract)

Scheduled and managed case deadlines, ensuring compliance with court orders and procedural requirements. Drafted pleadings, discovery, settlement agreements, and client/attorney correspondence. Conducted targeted legal research (Westlaw Next) to support case strategy and attorney decision-making. Reviewed and summarized deposition transcripts for efficient case review. Managed electronic filings across multiple platforms (PeachCourt, Odyssey, CM/ECF, GA & FL federal courts). Assisted with witness preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials. Supported trial preparation by creating trial notebooks, exhibits, demonstratives, and expert witness summaries. April 2022 - Feb. 2023

Supported defense counsel in 75+ medical malpractice claims, managing discovery and summarizing medical records, billing, and depositions.

Drafted pleadings and discovery under Georgia and Florida Civil Procedure rules. Prepared clients, witnesses, and experts for depositions and trial testimony. Maintained case calendars and ensured timely e-filing in state and federal courts (PeachCourt, Odyssey, CM/ECF). Various Contract Assignments

Senior Paralegal Robert Paralegal - Contract

2019 - 2022

Drafted and reviewed merger, acquisition, and sale agreements, including transfer of assets, intellectual property, and trade secrets.

Assisted with multi-state acquisitions (Atlanta, GA, and Charleston, SC) while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Prepared and revised contracts, employee agreements, and closing documents related to corporate transitions. Conducted due diligence, including title reviews, real estate compliance, and verification of closing documents. Coordinated forensic accounting reviews to ensure accurate financials and regulatory compliance. Managed and approved redlined agreements covering goods, equipment, and intellectual property. Facilitated communication and documentation flow between client counsel and opposing parties to finalize transactions.

Paralegal (Contract) Contract Law, Avant Partir

Dec. 2020 - June 2022

Work Experience

Atlanta, GA 470-***-**** *********@*****.***

Rachel Pinkston

Paralegal Professional

Drafted and prepared pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery, and correspondence for cases involving medical malpractice defense, personal injury, family law (including complex divorce), probate, bankruptcy, workers’ compensation, defamation, corporate law, evictions, and general liability. Conducted legal research and case law analysis using Westlaw Next; prepared case briefs by subject area. Drafted and revised corporate, transactional, and commercial real estate documents, including settlement agreements, UCC filings, and closing materials.

Filed electronically in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts (Peach Court, Odyssey, CM/ECF, Middle & Northern Districts of Georgia, Georgia Bankruptcy Court).

Worker’s Comp./General Litigation, Family Law, Bankruptcy, Medical Malpractice, Corporate Litigation/ Corporate Liability, and Governance of Corporate Record's Senior Paralegal Hecht Walker, P.C.

Oct. 2019 - Nov. 2020

Drafted pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery, and correspondence across multiple practice areas, including medical malpractice defense, family law, immigration, foreign adoptions, probate, bankruptcy, foreclosures, corporate law, real estate transactions, construction litigation, and workers’ compensation. Managed high-volume caseloads simultaneously: 50–60 medical malpractice defense files, 30+ general liability and workers’ compensation claims, 25–50 family law and probate cases, and 30–40 foreclosure and bankruptcy. Supported corporate clients by maintaining 40–50 corporate record books, preparing annual filings, drafting stock certificates, and handling UCC filings and judgments with the Secretary of State. Prepared commercial real estate and transactional documents, including settlement agreements, title reports, and full sets of closing materials from inception to closing. Conducted legal research and analysis; reviewed medical records, insurance policies, and declarations; and prepared chronologies, deposition summaries, and settlement agreements. Filed and served documents electronically via CM/ECF (Federal Court – Southern & Middle Districts of Florida, Bankruptcy Court) and the Florida E-Portal (Circuit & County Courts). Corporate Law, Litigation, & Complex Litigation & Medical Malpractice Insurance Defense Paralegal (Contract) Mateer & Harbert, P.A

March 2008 - Sept. 2016

Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice & Paralegal Studies University of Miami/Palm Beach State - January 2005 - May 2008 Education

Filed indictments daily with the Clerk of Court and ensured accurate docketing for multiple attorneys in the Homicide and Career Criminal Divisions.

Maintained and updated daily court calendars, marking case progress and deadlines to support attorney scheduling and trial readiness.

Collaborated with the Victim Advocate Unit to provide support to victims, families, and witnesses, including attending trials and hearings to explain judicial procedures and offer guidance throughout proceedings. Drafted and prepared jury instructions, pleadings, discovery, and legal correspondence for attorney review. Assembled trial notebooks and prepared exhibits, demonstrative aids, and presentations to support case strategy in complex homicide and career criminal trials.

Coordinated communication with victims and witnesses, ensuring attendance at hearings, depositions, and trials. Homicide & Career Criminal Unit

Legal Assistant/Paralegal State Attorneys Office

Oct. 2003 - Feb. 2008

Skills

Corporate Law & Governance

Discovery Management

Trial Preparation

Confidentiality & Ethical Handling of Sensitive Information Time Management & Multitasking Across High-Volume

Caseloads

Strong Written & Verbal Communication

Client Relations & Victim/Witness Support

Critical Thinking & Analytical Problem-Solving

Legal Research & Case Law Analysis

Drafting & Reviewing Pleadings, Motions, Briefs, and Settlement Agreements.

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