Renalda Bush
Lake Park
Summary
Dynamic paralegal with extensive experience at Coleman Talley, LLP, excelling in trial preparation and legal correspondence. Proven ability to manage complex case files and deliver exceptional administrative support. Skilled in eFiling systems and client interviewing, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail in high-pressure environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PARALEGAL
Elliott Blackburn PC
Valdosta
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Real Estate Closing Paralegal
- Litigation, Probate and Contract Law
PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Jody D. Peterman, LLC
Valdosta
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted client interviews for discovery interrogatories and document requests.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records for efficient retrieval.
- Managed discovery process, including document collection and review tasks.
- Filed documents electronically with courts following established procedures.
- Participated in client conferences as needed to assist attorneys with strategy development.
- Maintained an organized file system for all case related materials.
- Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
- Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Drafted legal documents, including interrogatories and requests for production.
- Coordinated depositions and mediations with attorneys and paralegals.
- Produced various legal documents under attorney supervision, including complaints and subpoenas.
- Managed extensive case files to ensure organized access for attorneys.
- Delivered administrative support by handling phone calls and scheduling appointments.
- Scheduled depositions in collaboration with other legal professionals to facilitate proceedings.
MEDICAL MAL-PRACTICE LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Coleman Talley, LLP
Valdosta
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Corresponding with attorneys and other staff, with clients and other staff members.
- Prepared trial binders containing essential documents and materials for court use.
- Maintained an organized file system for all case related materials.
- Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
- Preparation of discovery request, responses and third party request for production to providers.
- Preparation of trial exhibits and other pleadings for trial, research of jurors for trial through social media and Westlaw.
- Attendance for trial to assist attorneys with presentation of cases all over the state of Georgia which required overnight attendance. We used software 'Trial Director' for presenting our case exhibits and videos.
- Provided administrative support including answering phones, scheduling appointments and managing mail correspondence.
- Drafted legal documents including motions, briefs, and pleadings for court filings.
BANKRUPTCY LEGAL ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER
Kelley, Lovett, Blakey & Sanders
Valdosta
03.2002 - 09.2021
- Prepared bankruptcy petitions for Chapter 13, Chapter 7, and Chapter 11 filings.
- Conducted client interviews to gather necessary information for case submissions.
- E-filed petitions and pleadings in court systems efficiently.
- Managed all calendaring for hearings and deadlines.
- Assisted attorneys with trustee asset recovery through extensive research and title searches.
- Coordinated with appraisers, realtors, and surveyors for asset evaluation.
- Trained office staff on administrative procedures and software tools to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw ordering and requisitioning of office supplies to maintain inventory levels.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND APHERESIS SCHEDULER
American Red Cross
Valdosta
01.1999 - 03.2002
- I worked in the Marketing Department and assisted the Donar Marketing Recruiters, assisted at blood drives when needed and traveled to several counties promoting blood drives. I also worked in the Donor Center occasionally.
- Created posters, made copies of various promotional materials; Used Microsoft Word mostly.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
- Coordinated schedules and meetings for staff and volunteers effectively.
- Assisted in preparing training materials for disaster response programs.
- Supported communication efforts through drafting newsletters and outreach materials.
Education
High School -
Lowndes High School
Valdosta, Georgia03.1982
Skills
- Calendaring
- Customer and Client relations
- Legal administrative support
- Database or CRM Management
- MS Office Word
- MS Office Excel
- MS Office Outlook
- Kofax
- Centerbase
- Net Documents
- Adobe Acrobat
- Trial Director
- TrustSolutions
- Best Case
- PracticeMaster
- TABS
- Real Estate Closing software
- Efiling in Civil and Federal Court Systems
- Trial preparation
- Case management
- Document drafting
- eFiling systems
- Client interviewing
- Discovery management
- Legal correspondence
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Attorney support
- Proficient in MS office
- Administrative support
- Legal research skills
- Witness interviewing
- Bankruptcy law
Certification
- Certified Notary Public in Georgia.
- Professional Development Courses by Institute for Paralegal Education: Discovery Responses and Document Production: A Paralegal's Ultimate Guide
References
References upon request.
Timeline
PARALEGAL
Elliott Blackburn PC
07.2025 - 10.2025
PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Jody D. Peterman, LLC
01.2024 - 07.2025
MEDICAL MAL-PRACTICE LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Coleman Talley, LLP
09.2021 - 12.2023
BANKRUPTCY LEGAL ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER
Kelley, Lovett, Blakey & Sanders
03.2002 - 09.2021
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND APHERESIS SCHEDULER
American Red Cross
01.1999 - 03.2002
High School -
Lowndes High School