Senior Paralegal Consulting

Precision support for solo and small firms ready to grow.

Merchant Legal Solutions delivers experienced overflow and administrative paralegal support — so you can focus on what only you can do: practicing law.

Hannah Merchant, Senior Paralegal Consultant
Hannah Merchant
Senior Paralegal Consultant
10+ Years Experience
2 Practice Areas
Solo & Small Firm Specialist

A trusted extension of your legal team.

Merchant Legal Solutions, LLC was founded to fill a real gap: solo and small firm owners that need reliable, experienced support to handle the volume, the documentation, and the administrative complexity that comes with running a practice.

With over a decade of hands-on paralegal experience in personal injury and family law, I work as a seamless extension of your team — maintaining your standards, protecting your clients, and giving you your time back.

10+ years paralegal experience in personal injury & family law
Specializes in solo and small-firm overflow support
Clio practice management
Independent contractor — no overhead, no benefits cost
Confidentiality and professional ethics strictly maintained
10+ Years of paralegal experience across high-volume practices
PI & FL Deep expertise in personal injury litigation and family law matters
Solo & Small Built specifically to support solo and small firm attorneys
LLC Engaged as independent contractor — efficient, scalable, professional

What I handle for you.

Overflow and ongoing paralegal support across the full case lifecycle — from intake to close.

Client Intake & Communication

Initial client screening, intake questionnaires, consultation prep, follow-up, and ongoing client communication — handled professionally and promptly.

Case Management & Documentation

Matter organization, deadline tracking, discovery management, draft correspondence, pleading preparation, and case status maintenance.

Deadline & Docket Management

Statute of limitations tracking, court filing deadlines, hearing calendaring, and multi-layered reminders so nothing falls through the cracks.

Billing & Administrative Support

Time entry, invoice preparation, billing follow-up, trust account tracking, and Clio billing administration to keep your financials clean.

Discovery & Record Management

Medical record requests and organization (personal injury), document production, discovery response coordination, and case file structuring.

Overflow & Project-Based Support

Flexible engagements — from a single high-volume month to ongoing retainer support. Scale up when you need it, without the commitment of a hire.

Practice Areas

Experience in the matters that matter.

Personal Injury

From auto accidents to premises liability, I understand the pace and documentation demands of PI litigation. I keep cases moving while you negotiate and litigate.

  • Medical record requests, organization & chronologies
  • Demand letter preparation and exhibit assembly
  • Lien tracking and resolution coordination
  • Insurance correspondence and claim follow-up
  • Settlement statement preparation
  • Proactive client updates that keep clients confident

Family Law

Family law clients are emotionally invested and time-sensitive. I help keep cases organized and clients informed so you can focus on the legal strategy.

  • Petition, summons, and response drafting support
  • Superior client communication — empathetic, clear communication with clients navigating some of the hardest moments of their lives
  • Financial disclosure & balance sheet preparation
  • Parenting plan and discovery drafting support
  • Discovery response coordination
  • Court filing logistics and deadline management

Simple to start. Seamless to work with.

01

Intro Call

We discuss your firm's needs, current workload, and where you need the most support.

02

Scope & Proposal

I send a written proposal with specific deliverables, availability, and fee structure.

03

Agreement & Onboarding

We sign a contractor agreement, I get system access, and we align on workflow and expectations.

04

Ongoing Support

I integrate into your practice and deliver consistent, professional work — as long as you need it.

Contact

Let's talk about your firm's needs.

Whether you're overwhelmed with a high-volume month or looking for ongoing support, I'd love to learn more about your practice and how I can help.

Phone (470) 350-4407
Response Time Same business day