NextChapter is lucky to have Shelbie Rundle as one of our exceptional virtual paralegals. She’s been in the industry for 10 years and operates out of Oklahoma. She loves being able to help people with her work.

First working as a receptionist at a law firm after high school, Shelbie knew right away she wanted to work in the legal world. Her combination of being both a problem solver and wanting to help others creates the perfect balance for paralegal work.

The virtual paralegal lifestyle gives Shelbie flexibility to create her own schedule and be her own boss. Those benefits are especially important to her so she can focus on doing what she loves outside of work. She appreciates the team of virtual paralegals she works with, who she says are all kind, helpful, and supportive of one another.

“You get all the benefits of having co-workers, even though we do not physically work together in the same office.”

And even while she loves the flexibility of her job, it’s balanced nicely with the consistency of bankruptcy law. Each case has the same basic structure with the only differences being numbers and the client situation. She loves being able to help clients ease their financial stress and give them hope for a better future.

Making sure her desk is organized and clean at the end of every workday is one productivity hack that Shelbie lives by. She’s always most productive when everything is tidy, and in bankruptcy law, organization is a must so all the information is handled correctly.

And using NextChapter helps her do just that. Her favorite feature in the software is the MyChapter Client Portal, which speeds up her processes so case preparation is easier. The portal also streamlines the information-uploading process for clients.

In her free time, Shelbie enjoys reading, hand-lettering, and spending time with her family.

Virtual paralegals like Shelbie make a big difference in the world of bankruptcy law, and we’re so happy to have her on our team of virtual paralegals!