William L. Hornthal, Jr.
Raleigh
Summary
Experienced intake paralegal offering an extensive client-facing skill set, proficiency in managing large caseloads, and capacity to meet deadlines. Collects, organizes, analyzes, and disseminates significant amounts of information, with attention to detail and accuracy. Excels at prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Paralegal
Pintas & Mullins Law Firm
Chicago
05.2023 - Current
- Comprehensive intake for potential plaintiffs in complex litigation and MDL cases, including medical malpractice, PFAS, and Section 1983 claims
- Facilitate communication between lead counsel and local counsel regarding client intake
- Assess and triage statute of limitations issues with responsible attorney
- Awarded "Most Helpful Paralegal" for 2024 by my peers
Server
Crab Pot Restaurant
Surf City
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Seasonal job at a popular beach tourist destination with high volume of daily customers
- Communicated with patrons to offer friendly service and determine needs
- Addressed concerns quickly while working with a team of servers to improve customer experience.
- Provided excellent service within a high-stress environment
Runner
Roberts & Stevens, P.A. Law Firm
Asheville
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Worked within a team to distribute legal documents throughout a large law firm
- Handled and scanned boxes of files containing important documents
- Assisted a firm-wide effort to go paperless
- Trusted to deliver legal documents to courts and firms in the surrounding area
- Developed an understanding of law firm operations
Education
B.A. - History and Peace, War, and Defense
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2023
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Strong Work Ethic
- Clear and Concise Writer
- Proficient Reading Comprehension and Analysis
- Client intake
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Exercise
- History
- Music
Leadership And Community Involvement
- Zeta Psi Fraternity, Chapel Hill, NC, Social Chair, 01/01/21 - 01/01/23, Lead a team of social chairs in planning events throughout the semester. Communicated with executives to properly budget for the semester. Entrusted with executing large events. Communicated with school and city authorities to comply with regulations.
- UNC NROTC, Chapel Hill, NC, Midshipman, 08/01/19 - 09/01/21, Worked within a battalion structure to accomplish unit objectives. Lead and taught freshmen midshipmen throughout the Fall '20 semester as PQS Chief. Organized and managed community events during the Spring '21 semester as MWR Officer. Participated in weekly NROTC events such as PT and labs. Awarded Midshipman of the Month, September 2020.
- Faith Harbor UMC Youth Group, Surf City, NC, 08/01/12, 07/01/19, Volunteered at various church events and fundraisers. Participated in six summer mission trips.
Timeline
Intake Paralegal
Pintas & Mullins Law Firm
05.2023 - Current
Server
Crab Pot Restaurant
06.2019 - 05.2023
Runner
Roberts & Stevens, P.A. Law Firm
05.2018 - 07.2018
B.A. - History and Peace, War, and Defense
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill