1. Diana Riglet
2811 E. Azalea Dr. ♦ Chandler, AZ85269 ♦ Cell 323.630.1437 ♦ Email: dianarig94117@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianarig
Proven, track record to take high level of initiative. Superior analytical skills coupled with
excellent communication skills. Self-directed and motivated to provide attention to detail for top
quality work product, excellent customer service.
EDUCATION
University of California Berkeley - B.A. in English Literature, 1992. University of San
Diego - Paralegal Certificate & Internship in Civil Litigation, ABA approved paralegal
program, 2002.
LICENSES
Health Insurance Professional, U.S. fifty states plus territories, September, 2016.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
09/16 – present Licensed Health Insurance Agent (contractor), United Health Group, Phoenix, AZ
Upon successfulcompletion of seven-week course,certification and expertise in
Medicare health insurance. Act as insurance producer for open enrollment in
call center.
12/12-08/16 Founder, Foster Paws Rescue, 501c(3) non-profit, Greenville,SC
Founded one of the largest most successful cat rescue groups within Pet Smart
Charities nationally: supervise 50+ volunteers, financials, grant writing, fund
raising. Create life-saving programs including adoption, foster, volunteer and
fund raising programs.
06/13 – 12/14 Contract Paralegal, Products Liability Litigation, Nelson Mullins
(Michelin team), Greenville, SC
Facilitate discovery conferences with clients to prepare for discovery
process,enforce calendar for timely response.
Draft,discovery requests, answers; utilize correct format, language for
timely filing.
Load, review and code documents in TCDi database with precision which
facilitated discovery process.
02/10 – 03/12 Contract Paralegal, Complex Commercial Litigation,Various Firms, Greenville, SC
Demonstrate high level of responsibility for work product to successfully assist
senior partners and associates with busy complex commercial litigation practices.
Perform quality assurance and file various documents with state and federalcourts
in fast paced environment without direct supervision.
Anticipate deadlines, client questions and inform clients with speed and accuracy;
led to client loyalty.
2. 09/08 - 02/10 Senior Paralegal, Business/Medical Malpractice Litigation, Harrison, White, Smith
& Coggins, Spartanburg, SC
Coordinate casesfrom discovery through trial in state,federaland appellate courts.
Success includes paralegal for Plaintiff products liability case with $45 million
settlement.
Arrange a variety of substantive legal documents ranging from subpoenas, motions
and trial briefs to trial notebooks for easy attorney accessibility.
Gather evidence for discovery process quickly and accurately ahead of deadline.
Performaccurate legal researchforcomplaints, pleadings, motions, trial briefs and
subpoenas.
2007-2008 Senior Contract Paralegal, Toyota Financial Services, Consumer
Finance/Employment Litigation, Torrance, CA
Head successful management of all consumer finance and employment
litigation for TFS multi-state, nationwide for efficient, cost effective resolution.
Confer with contract/transactional/compliance group on various projects.
Analyze legal and factual issues relating to civil litigation and make internal
assessment to minimize potential exposure to TFS.
Research,interpret and provide explanations of consumer credit/collection laws
and corporate relationships in response to inquiries.
Maintain record retention schedule in compliance with e-discovery rules for the
litigation and human resource areas of legal department.
2003 - 2007 Contract Paralegal, National/International Law Firms, Complex Commercial, IP,
Employment Litigation, Los Angeles, Orange County, CA
Aid attorneys in discovery process and trial preparation for large-scale litigation
cases with flexibility and quick thinking for changing priorities, deadlines.
Investigate, organize documents in Concordance; pare down documents to cases’
key documents for efficient attorney access and client wins.
Review and summarize interviews, depositions and trial testimony for effective
client advocacy.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office suite, bConnected, Rally, IManage, Concordance, Summation, Introspect, TCDi,
LiveNote, Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis research experience, knowledge of PACER, ECF, various time entry
programs.