Rebecca Pointer Email & Phone Number

Lawrenceville, Ga, Us

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Assist attorneys with the preparation of responses to discovery, including meeting with clients when necessary.Assist with preparation of cases for trial. Sends out discovery requests. Monitor compliance with discovery by all parties and prepare motions as appropriate.Assist attorneys with investigation of cases. Obtain medical, insurance, employment and/or other records/information, through record requests or subpoenas. Assist with the drafting of motions, briefs and other documents.Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys' offices, medical provider offices, police departments, courts and agents to request additional information/documentation as assigned.Set up legal file jackets, as needed. Maintain summary of all records received by case, for attorneys and other claims personnel.Perform legal research at the request of the attorneys.Monitor and ensure metrics are met for each case.

Duluth, Georgia

·​Manage 800+ personal injury claims including motor vehicle, slip and fall, medical malpractice, etc.· Managed settlement negotiations and disbursements for the pre-litigation and litigation departments· Managed an average of 10 case managers and legal support staff for the pre-litigation and settlement departments· Coordinated and conducted weekly case manager meetings to follow up on case progress· Coordinated and conducted monthly department meetings· Created a manual of standard operating procedures for the pre-litigation department· Trained case managers and support staff on the standard operating procedures · Implemented, and enforced standard operating procedures · Created, implemented, and enforced standard operating procedures· Provided continuing education for case managers and support staff· Programmed the case management software, customized forms and created HotDocs• Communicated with claims adjusters, medical providers, and clients· ​Prepared all documents throughout the pre-settlement phase of a case · ​Assisted the attorney with claims negotiations· ​Reviewed and summarize medical records· ​Drafted the torts claims demand packages including the narratives with exhibits such as the medical records and bills, chronology, police reports, and all other related documents• Performed lien searches utilizing GSCCA• Filed Attorney's liens when necessary• Obtained and file Fieri Facias once a judgment has been obtained· ​Conducted legal research utilizing LEXISNEXIS and WestLaw

Fayetteville, Georgia

•Conduct initial interviews with clients and draft letters of engagements•Manage the firm’s personal injury claims including communicating with the claims adjusters, the ​physicians, the injured clients and opposing parties·​Prepare all documents throughout civil and criminal proceedings such as pleadings, discovery, settlement agreements, final decrees, affidavits, briefs, memorandums, appeals, and contracts·​File documents with the clerk’s office in the Municipal, Magistrate, State, and Superior courthouses·​Review and summarize medical records·​Draft the torts claims demand packages including the narratives with exhibits such as the medical records and bills, police reports, and all other related documents·​Respond to discovery including interrogatories and requests for productions of documents·​Assist with pre-trial preparation including assembly of trial notebooks and provide assistance during trial·​Prepare all aspects of the deposition including scheduling, witness preparation, deposition notebooks, etc.·​Conduct legal research utilizing WestLaw, LEXIS NEXIS, LEXIS ADVANCE and the law library

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

·​Knowledge about Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and ensured agency compliance·​Liaison with the legal department regarding investigations and incident reports; reviewed medical records·​Provided administrative and personal support services to individuals with mental illness, mental retardation, and chemical addiction problems·​Completed all required documentation including progress and incident reports, communication logs·​Provided supervision as well as instruction, assistance, and role modeling in life skill areas such as personal care, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, financial management, social skills, shopping, medication administration·​Provided transportation to/from medical appointments and served as an advocate for the patient

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Public Administration

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Paralegal Studies

Book Award in Family Law National Technical Honor Society Advisory Board Member

Associate'S Degree, Human Services, General