BRITTNEY ROSE
Baltimore
Summary
Dynamic Senior Legal Professional with over 10 years of experience supporting legal teams and executives across diverse practice areas. Proven expertise in legal research, documentation preparation, and project management, leveraging critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to optimize operational efficiency. Highly proficient in E-Discovery and client management, with a commitment to exceptional attention to detail and advanced organizational skills to foster team success and achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Drafting Specialist
Ford Motor Company
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw complete project lifecycle for high-stakes legal documentation, coordinating drafting workflows from concept development to final execution and implementing effective version control and archival practices.
- Served as primary drafter and editor for complex legal and regulatory documents, transforming attorney discussions, raw inputs, and technical materials into precise, durable corporate records.
- Partnered cross-functionally with attorneys and internal stakeholders to translate legal intent into clear, compliant documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and risk mitigation.
- Maintained strict compliance with internal governance standards, legal requirements, terminology guidelines, and corporate style protocols.
- Acted as a team lead for documentation initiatives, coordinating timelines, prioritizing competing deliverables, and ensuring alignment across legal contributors.
- Implemented rigorous quality control and compliance review processes, significantly improving document accuracy, clarity, and long-term usability.
- Managed document lifecycle governance, including record-keeping, audit readiness, version tracking, and retention standards.
- Identified opportunities to streamline drafting workflows, improving efficiency and reducing attorney administrative burden.
- Supported adoption of technology and AI-enabled drafting tools to enhance consistency, productivity, and document standardization.
- Conducted targeted legal research and information gathering to support drafting accuracy and regulatory alignment.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes and streamline workflows.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve team performance and operational efficiency.
Litigation Paralegal
KBD Attorneys
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Served as senior paralegal on GLP-1 mass tort matters within MDL proceedings, managing high-volume plaintiff caseloads from intake through discovery and trial preparation.
- Acted as primary client liaison, overseeing client communications, issue escalation, and resolution while ensuring compliance with MDL orders and court-mandated deadlines.
- Led legal project management for GLP-1 cases by coordinating discovery workflows, tracking deliverables, and aligning attorneys, paralegals, and vendors to meet litigation milestones.
- Supervised, assigned, and reviewed work product of junior paralegals and client service staff, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of discovery and case-management tasks.
- Oversaw ordering, tracking, review, and analysis of complex medical records, pharmacy records, and adverse-event documentation related to GLP-1 medications to support causation and damages analysis.
- Managed calendaring and auditing of critical deadlines, including statutes of limitation, plaintiff-specific discovery deadlines, and MDL compliance requirements.
- Directed discovery responses using MDL Centrality and LMI Litigation Management, including preparation, review, and submission of Plaintiff Fact Sheets, Plaintiff Profile Forms, Census Forms, interrogatory responses, and curing deficiencies.
- Supported eDiscovery operations by coordinating collection, processing, review, and production of ESI; working with litigation support teams and vendors to ensure defensible workflows and data integrity.
- Assisted with document review management, including issue coding, quality control, privilege identification, and preparation of production sets in accordance with MDL protocols and ESI orders.
- Implemented process improvements and best practices for eDiscovery tracking, document management, and quality control to increase efficiency across large-scale mass tort litigation.
Contract Mass Tort Paralegal
Morgan & Morgan
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Served as primary point of contact for complex, high-volume litigation matters, overseeing client communications and ensuring timely, accurate responses across all stages of litigation.
- Supervised, assigned, and prioritized work for paralegal and Client Service Specialist staff, monitoring workloads and ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and firm objectives were consistently met.
- Oversaw the ordering, tracking, review, and analysis of medical records and client documentation, ensuring evidentiary completeness and compliance with case requirements.
- Managed and audited calendaring of critical deadlines, including statutes of limitation and discovery deadlines, providing guidance and escalation support to prevent missed deadlines.
- Led discovery responses using MDL Centrality and LMI Litigation Management, including review and approval of interrogatory responses, Plaintiff Fact Sheets, Plaintiff Profile Forms, Census Forms, and resolution of deficiencies.
- Partnered closely with attorneys and litigation teams to ensure client files were strategically prepared, complete, and trial-ready, while meeting court and MDL requirements.
- Conducted and supervised legal research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and public-access databases to support litigation strategy and case development.
- Developed and enforced best practices for document management and case tracking, improving efficiency, consistency, and compliance across teams.
- Utilized Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and litigation support systems to manage projects, track progress, and report on case status.
- Mentored junior staff through training, feedback, and quality control review, fostering professional growth and maintaining high performance standards.
Medical Mal-Practice Defense Sr. Litigation Paralegal
Ekpebe Law Group, APC
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Drafted and edited legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and affidavits in a timely manner.
- Managed and organized case files, maintaining meticulous records and coordinating with legal teams to ensure deadlines were met and cases progressed smoothly.
- Proofread and analyzed transcripts, pleadings, court orders, discovery, and motions.
- Prepared and filed legal documents with courts, adhering to procedural requirements and deadlines, contributing to the efficient progression of legal proceedings.
- Managed and developed the Discovery and E-Discovery process by gathering, organizing, and summarizing relevant documents and information for litigation purposes.
- Conducted legal research to support attorneys in developing case strategies.
- Managed case files and discovery documents to ensure compliance with litigation timelines.
Senior Paralegal
California Rural Legal Assistance
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Conduct client intakes for tenants facing eviction, gathering lease agreements, notices, rent records, and supporting documentation
- Draft and file responsive pleadings, including Answers, Motions to Quash, Demurrers, Requests for Trial, and Jury Demands
- Prepare and file fee waiver applications, and supporting declarations.
- E-file documents through court ECF systems in compliance with strict statutory deadlines
- Conducted thorough legal research, providing actionable insights that informed strategic decisions and strengthened advocacy efforts.
- Maintained meticulous records of client interactions and legal documents, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational transparency.
- Conduct legal research on tenant defenses, including improper notice, habitability violations, retaliation, discrimination, and rent control protections
- Provided empathetic client support, addressing inquiries promptly and cultivating positive relationships to enhance community trust.
- Organize and manage exhibits such as rent ledgers, habitability photos, repair requests, and inspection reports
- Prepare trial binders, witness lists, exhibit lists, and jury instructions
- Coordinate service of documents and subpoenas
Personal Injury Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Debra Thomas
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed attorney schedules, ensuring timely meetings and travel arrangements.
- Facilitated efficient document preparation for court, enhancing case readiness.
- Implemented a digital filing system, resulting in enhanced document retrieval speed and improved compliance with legal standards.
- Coordinated with attorneys to refine case preparation workflows, leading to reduced turnaround times and heightened client satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records of case correspondence, ensuring timely updates that bolstered strategic planning and client communications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Maryland
MD05-2017
Skills
- Legal Operations Management
- Litigation Workflow Optimization
- Discovery & eDiscovery Governance
- Mass Tort & MDL Litigation Operations
- Legal Technology Enablement
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Resource Planning
- Team Leadership & Quality Control
- Records & Information Governance
- Medical Record & Causation Analysis
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Planning & Operational Reporting
Timeline
Legal Drafting Specialist
Ford Motor Company
08.2025 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
KBD Attorneys
09.2023 - 07.2025
Contract Mass Tort Paralegal
Morgan & Morgan
06.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Mal-Practice Defense Sr. Litigation Paralegal
Ekpebe Law Group, APC
02.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Paralegal
California Rural Legal Assistance
03.2019 - 01.2022
Personal Injury Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Debra Thomas
12.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Maryland