Comprehensive Litigation Support at Every Stage
- Marywood University, B.A.
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Post-Baccalaureate Environmental Management and Policy Certificate
- Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations – Pennsylvania Certified Paralegal
Rachel has worked at Chariton Malak since 2011. She brings comprehensive, multi-disciplinary litigation support experience to the firm, assisting with various types of cases involving business and corporate law, municipal law, energy law, zoning and land use law, estate planning, and real estate law. She assists in every stage of litigation, from initial intake and drafting through appeals, regularly preparing and filing pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and appellate documents in courts ranging from local magistrates to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Her background includes working with diverse filing formats and platforms, including electronic court systems, administrative agency portals, and traditional paper submissions, giving the firm seamless capability across jurisdictions and practice areas.
Rachel’s role spans the full operational spectrum of case support: coordinating service and filings, organizing and maintaining case files, preparing exhibits, assisting with trial readiness, and communicating with clients, counsel, and court personnel. Her familiarity with varied procedural rules and filing requirements across multiple legal disciplines makes her a dependable resource for handling complex, multi-venue matters. Through this broad experience, she strengthens the firm’s ability to deliver efficient, well-supported representation in every stage of litigation.
Rachel lives in Mountain Top with her husband, son and dog. She enjoys relaxing outdoors, spending time with family and cheering on Penn State football.