Rachel Wollenschlager
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Litigation Paralegal with over 9 years of experience supporting complex litigation matters, including class actions, consumer protection, and data privacy cases. Skilled in legal drafting, discovery coordination, subpoena management, eDiscovery, and federal and state court filings. Proven ability to manage high-volume litigation workflows with strong attention to detail in fast-paced legal environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Keough Law Ltd
07.2017 - Current
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, legal memoranda, briefs, and client correspondence for complex state and federal litigation matters.
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis to support motion practice, discovery strategy, and compliance with federal, state, and local court rules.
- Manage high-volume case workflows, including court filings, litigation calendar and deadline management, scheduling, client communications, and coordination with opposing counsel, court personnel, process servers, and third-party entities using Amicus and Microsoft Outlook.
- Coordinate discovery, eDiscovery review, subpoena compliance, and large-scale document productions while maintaining organized and accurate case files, legal records, and correspondence in compliance with firm and litigation standards.
Litigation Paralegal
Schain, Banks, Kenny & Schwartz Ltd.
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Utilized LexisNexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, and case management software to support legal research, legal drafting, discovery coordination, and complex litigation workflows.
- Maintained and organized electronic and hardcopy case files, legal records, document productions, and client documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficient records management.
- Prepared, reviewed, and filed pleadings, motions, discovery materials, subpoenas, and legal documents in City, State, and Federal Courts in compliance with court rules and filing deadlines.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, case management, eDiscovery, subpoena compliance, document review, and litigation support in high-volume civil litigation matters.
Legal Assistant (Contract)
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Managed a high-volume caseload of approximately 200 employment-based immigration matters, providing comprehensive client support and ensuring timely case processing and compliance.
- Resolved complex immigration inquiries related to travel documentation, visa extensions, recruitment procedures, and blanket petitions while communicating directly with clients.
- Prepared, reviewed, and maintained immigration documentation and case records for H-1B, E-3, TN, L-1, L-2, H-3, O-1, and B-1 visa matters in compliance with immigration regulations and firm standards.
- Maintained detailed reports, spreadsheets, and electronic case files containing sensitive client information while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and data integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science with Minor in Legal Studies
Illinois State University
Normal, IL08.2016
Paralegal Certificate - ABA – accredited curriculum
05.2016
Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Federal and State Court Filing
- Pretrial Preparation
- eDiscovery and Document Review
- Subpoena and Discovery Coordination
- Calendar Management
- Client Communications
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Keough Law Ltd
07.2017 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Schain, Banks, Kenny & Schwartz Ltd.
02.2017 - 07.2017
Legal Assistant (Contract)
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
01.2017 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Political Science with Minor in Legal Studies
Illinois State University
Paralegal Certificate - ABA – accredited curriculum
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
- Co-Chair, Children Teaching Children (CTC) – Junior League of Chicago | 2024 – Present
- Lead and coordinate weekly youth mentorship and educational programming in partnership with Chicago Youth Programs (CYP) and Northwestern Hospital.
- Manage volunteer engagement, scheduling, and communications for multiple volunteer groups supporting teen education and presentation development.
- Collaborate with Junior League leadership and community partners to improve program strategy, volunteer training, and participant experience.
- Assist with program planning, community outreach, and year-end recognition initiatives while fostering positive mentor relationships with participating students.
HONORS & AWARDS
Recipient, Colleen Gleason Community Spirit Award – Junior League of Chicago | 2026, Recognized for exceptional commitment to community service, volunteer leadership, and meaningful impact within the Chicago community through the Junior League of Chicago., Award honors members who demonstrate a passion for helping others and who go above and beyond in advancing the Junior League of Chicago’s mission through volunteer action, collaboration, and leadership.