LAURA MLOTT
Clayton,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented paralegal transitioning into eDiscovery and legal data analyst roles, with a strong foundation in electronic evidence management and large-scale document review. Expertise in data analysis aligned with EDRM principles enhances support for complex litigation and compliance efforts. Proven skills in cross-functional collaboration and metadata validation contribute to the implementation of defensible workflows that drive efficiency and accuracy in legal processes. Committed to leveraging analytical capabilities to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decision-making within legal teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Paralegal
Ward and Smith, P.A.
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive metadata analysis, custodian research, and data cross-referencing to support eDiscovery workflows, ensuring accurate relationship mapping and data traceability.
- Managed large-scale document review projects, applying privilege, confidentiality, and relevance tags to support discovery readiness and litigation preparedness.
- Developed scalable workflows for tagging, redaction, and data production in collaboration with litigation support teams, enhancing efficiency and defensibility.
- Led cross-border research initiatives for international litigation, sourcing and validating foreign jurisdiction documents within tight deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA and data privacy standards during high-volume, sensitive data processing, maintaining chain of custody and supporting data privacy standards.
- Supported over 20 multimillion-dollar transactions annually by preparing complex transactional documents and ensuring regulatory compliance, significantly enhancing legal processes and client satisfaction.
- Ensured regulatory compliance for over 200 clients annually by conducting extensive legal research and preparing accurate documentation in adherence to federal and state regulations.
Paralegal
Anderson Jones, PLLC
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted detailed legal and eDiscovery research across over 150 civil and construction litigation cases, enhancing case analysis accuracy and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented workflows for document review and data organization, reducing review cycle times and supporting defensibility in multi-jurisdictional matters.
- Facilitated communication among legal teams, courts, and clients, improving arbitration resolution times and supporting cross-functional collaboration in eDiscovery processes.
Paralegal
Scroggin & Burns, LLC
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Conducted in-depth legal and investigative research on estate assets and representatives, supporting over 75 high-net-worth estate cases and improving data accuracy and review efficiency.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive electronic records management systems, ensuring data integrity, chain of custody, and regulatory compliance for eDiscovery processes.
- Utilized public records, open-source databases, and archives for effective data mining, case strategy refinement, and reducing average resolution time by 25%.
- Designed and implemented systematic workflows for high-volume document and data organization, enhancing litigation readiness and enabling faster discovery cycles.
- Crafted a detailed 120-page reference handbook and resource library to train new team members and standardize procedures, increasing onboarding efficiency.
Supervisor, Complex Claims Intake and Reviews
PRIUM
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Led a team of 15 in streamlining document review workflows, reducing review times by 25% and increasing case throughput for eDiscovery projects.
- Developed and maintained Excel dashboards and resource tracking tools to monitor case progress and optimize staffing, resulting in a 20% productivity increase.
- Managed vendor and offshore teams to coordinate case processing, achieving a 90% on-time delivery rate and handling over 300 cases monthly while ensuring compliance with audit standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Skills
- Data analysis proficiency
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Project management expertise
- Skilled in data mining and pattern recognition
- Legal analysis
- Experienced with MS Office applications
- Effective case oversight
- Effective client communication
- Comprehensive case assessment
- Document organization
- Legal analysis and writing
- Project discovery management
Accomplishments
Cross-Border eDiscovery Project: Conducted multilingual, multi-jurisdictional research to source and validate electronic evidence for a high-value litigation case.
Data Integrity & Chain of Custody Audit: Implemented metadata verification and defensible workflows that improved document review accuracy and reduced production errors.
Estate Heirs & Historical Research: Applied investigative research techniques to locate distant heirs, leveraging historical and genealogical data as part of complex case support.
Certification
Paralegal Certificate, University of Georgia
Timeline
Paralegal - Ward and Smith, P.A.
01.2022 - Current
Paralegal - Anderson Jones, PLLC
07.2021 - 12.2021
Paralegal - Scroggin & Burns, LLC
07.2016 - 06.2021
Supervisor, Complex Claims Intake and Reviews - PRIUM
01.2015 - 07.2016
University of Georgia - Bachelor of Arts, English