Rachel Vorman
San Diego
Summary
Making the jump from bar management back to the legal field will be a very natural transition. While the environments are different, the core pressures, high stakes, strict compliance and complex person-to-person management are remarkably similar. I am a detail-focused leader with expertise spanning legal liaising, schedule coordination, legal documentation management, deposition summarization, medical record governance, billing, and numerous facets of administration excellence. I am an exceptionally dedicated professional with keen interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as time management, policy compliance, and resource allocation expertise for the fast-paced modern workplace.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
BAR MANAGER
POOR HOUSE BREWING
San Diego
05.2021 - 01.2026
- Managed day-to-day operations including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, cash handling procedures and payroll processing.
- Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure product availability and freshness.
- Implemented health and safety protocols in compliance with industry regulations.
- Organized special events to attract patrons and promote community involvement.
- Engaged with customers to provide excellent service and recommendations.
- Reviewed monthly sales reports to identify areas of improvement and growth opportunities.
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
San Diego
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Compile and edit pleadings, correspondence and all other attorney dictations.
- Draft discovery, motions, pleadings and correspondence.
- Govern calendar entries, including scheduling depositions, hearings and meetings, as well as tracking deadlines and due dates.
- Enter billing for all attorneys and paralegals.
- Summarize deposition transcripts.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide case updates.
- Collaborate with attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings and trials.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
PARALEGAL
LAFAVE LAW GROUP (FORMERLY LAFAVE & RICE)
San Diego
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Compile, transcribe and edit pleadings, correspondence and all other attorney dictations.
- Author discovery, motions, pleadings and correspondence.
- Govern calendar entries, including scheduling depositions, hearings and meetings, as well as tracking deadlines and due dates.
- Potential client intake.
- Convene with clients in preparation for upcoming deadlines/depositions.
- Acquire and maintain medical records, as well as provide medical record summarization.
- Summarize deposition transcripts.
- Legal Research.
- Collaborate with attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings and trials.
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT
ENGLISH & GLOVEN
San Diego
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Originated, transcribed and edited pleadings, correspondence and all other attorney dictations.
- Penned discovery, motions, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Organized scheduling, including depositions, hearings and meetings, deadlines, and due dates.
- Logged billing for all attorneys and myself.
- Legal Research.
- Worked closely with attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings and trials.
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT
HEGELER & ANDERSON
San Diego
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Arranged, transcribed and edited pleadings, correspondence and all other attorney dictations.
- Wrote discovery, motions, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Spearheaded calendar scheduling for entire firm, including depositions, hearings, and meetings.
- Liaised between attorney, opposing counsel, and clients, resolving numerous inquiries.
- Orchestrated subpoenaed records.
- Logged billing for all attorneys and myself.
- Supervised and maintained files.
- Fielded multi-lined phone correspondence.
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT
SAMUELSEN, GONZALEZ, VALENZUELA & BROWN
San Diego
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Ordered, typed and edited pleadings, correspondence and all other attorney dictations.
- Managed calendar for firm; scheduling medical appointments, conferences, and depositions.
- Fulfilled duties as liaison between attorney, opposing counsel, and clients, resolving numerous inquiries.
- Directed the opening, maintenance and closing of client files.
- Oversaw subpoenaed records and personal appearances.
- Recorded billable time for attorneys, as well as myself.
- Conducted multi-lined phone system.
LEGAL SECRETARY
ADELSON, TESTAN, BRUNDO & JIMENEZ
San Diego
02.2006 - 10.2010
- Typed and edited pleadings, correspondence and all other attorney dictations.
- Uphold attorney calendars; scheduled medical appointments, conferences, and depositions.
- Established and organized files for upcoming hearings.
- Generated and maintained files.
- Administered subpoenaed records and personal appearances.
- Accountable for answering multi-lined phone system; processing incoming and outgoing mail; recording attorneys' time and billing.
Education
Psychology -
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz01.2007
Skills
- Windows
- LexisNexis
- WestLaw
- OneLegal
- Legal Solutions
- Time Matters
- E-Filing
- Microsoft Exchange
- Outlook
- TABS
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Sales analysis
- Conflict resolution
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
BAR MANAGER
POOR HOUSE BREWING
05.2021 - 01.2026
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
07.2018 - 01.2021
PARALEGAL
LAFAVE LAW GROUP (FORMERLY LAFAVE & RICE)
07.2015 - 06.2018
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT
ENGLISH & GLOVEN
01.2014 - 07.2015
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT
HEGELER & ANDERSON
03.2013 - 01.2014
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT
SAMUELSEN, GONZALEZ, VALENZUELA & BROWN
01.2011 - 01.2013
LEGAL SECRETARY
ADELSON, TESTAN, BRUNDO & JIMENEZ
02.2006 - 10.2010
Psychology -
University of California, Santa Cruz