Natalie Francis, MSCJ

Natalie Francis, MSCJ is a seasoned legal professional with a successful 30+ year career in the legal field, currently serving as an Estate Planning, Administration, and Corporate Paralegal at White & Allen, P.A. in New Bern, North Carolina. She brings extensive expertise in legal administration, human resources, office management, and complex case coordination, consistently ensuring precision, efficiency, and compliance with organizational standards. Natalie is proficient in MS Office, Westlaw, WordPerfect, and SPSS, and excels at leveraging policies, procedures, and professional relationships to optimize workflow and achieve exceptional results.

Throughout her career, Natalie has held key positions at prominent law firms, including Ray, Winton & Kelley, PLLC; Allen Guthrie & Thomas; Pauley Curry; and Bailey & Wyant, PLLC. She has successfully managed teams, overseen high-profile cases, and developed streamlined systems for case management and client relations. Notably, she served as Lead Paralegal for West Virginia’s largest mass medical malpractice lawsuit and coordinated all Guardian ad Litem cases at Ray, Winton & Kelley, demonstrating her ability to navigate complex legal matters with diligence, integrity, and strategic insight.

In addition to her legal career, Natalie is the owner and primary maker of the flourishing Etsy shop LoveRainRocks, where she creates unique, handcrafted jewelry that reflects her creativity and dedication to meaningful craftsmanship. Natalie earned her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration from West Virginia State University and a Bachelor of Science in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from Marshall University. A committed member of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and a longtime volunteer dog foster with Dog Bless, she brings professionalism, creativity, and meticulous attention to every endeavor she undertakes.

• West Virginia State University - MSCJ
• West Virginia State University - BA
• Marshall University - BS
• Marshall University - AA

• National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)

• Dog Bless