Shelby Watchilla

Shelby Watchilla brings 18 years of experience in the legal field, including four years with Fellerman & Ciarimboli, Law PC. Throughout her career, she has held key positions in legal administration, elections management, human resources, and real estate, demonstrating exceptional leadership and organizational skills.

Shelby spent over a decade at the Law Office of James J. Haggerty, P.C., where she served as Office Manager and Paralegal. In this role, she managed daily operations, assisted in complex legal cases, drafted legal documents, conducted client meetings, and handled confidential personnel matters in both the legal and governmental sectors. Her ability to balance legal work with administrative leadership made her a crucial part of the firm.

She later worked with Luzerne County’s Office of Law, Department of Conflict Counsel, where she provided paralegal and administrative support for attorneys handling court-appointed cases. She was responsible for legal document preparation, client communication, scheduling, and office management—ensuring the department operated smoothly and efficiently.

Beyond her legal work, Shelby also served as Director of Elections for Luzerne County, overseeing election integrity, staff training, and the implementation of new voting systems. Additionally, her experience in human resources allowed her to manage policy development, labor negotiations, and employee relations. She also spent time as a licensed real estate professional, assisting clients with buying and selling homes.

When she’s not working, Shelby enjoys spending time with family and friends, always keeping busy and embracing new opportunities to learn and grow.