Abby Newton

Manage client intake process, run conflict checks, draft engagement letters, open new matters. Prepare, revise and format legal documents for attorney review and editing including but not limited to; drafting and recording Deeds for Indiana and Kentucky, reviewing title searches to prepare Title Opinions, initial pleadings for new clients, and other motions as requested. Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, initial client meetings and other matters as requested. Regularly communicate with clients regarding the progress of their case. Maintain accurate and organized client files, including electronic records. E-File in Indiana and Kentucky. Communicate with clients to get information for forming new LLC's in Kentucky and Indiana, register businesses with both states, and prepare and file Business Entity Reports and Annual Reports for same. Enter time for partner and manage billing for both. Support other attorneys in house as requested.

Designed and developed weekly yoga classes customized to meet the needs of a diverse range of students across various skill levels and cultural backgrounds. Created a safe and inclusive atmosphere to guide students through yoga, meditation, and breathwork. Created and managed all marketing materials and social media business accounts. Collaborated with local businesses to host pop-up classes in the southern Indiana area. Participated in over 300 hours of continuing education courses and workshops to remain up-to-date on yoga techniques.

Recorded courtroom proceedings. Maintained official case summary on docket from opening until final disposition. Compiled and prepared files daily for court proceedings. Handled marking and recording all evidence submitted during hearings. Notified parties of court entries and rulings. Composed and edited Orders. Issued and vacated warrants. Processed incoming filings (paper and electronic). Scheduled telephinic conferences for Judge. Prepared transcripts from court proceedings as requestd by parties for the Floyd Circuit Court. Communicated with litigants, attorneys, court employees, Sheriff's Department, and the public. Performed other duties as assigned by Judge.

Managed all new matters by creating files, updated client database and assisted secretaries with updaing and organizing client files.  Responsible for closing all files, keeping inventory and maintaining off-site storage database.  Maintained discovery database, including tracking all incoming and outgoing document production and medical records.  Accountable for all incoming electronic media files.  Responsible for legal library and marketing materials; established records system for both.  In charge of all docketing and retaining up to date calendar.  Trained in Adobe 9 Pro for document production purposes.  Cross-trained for office services personnel.  Supported in editing Managing Partners' pre-bills and prepared individual monthly time summaries.  Performed other duties as assigned by Office Manager or Paralegal.

General office duties included answering incoming calls, handled building maintenance requests, kept conference room calendar and set-up for meetings.  Supported in opening new matters, created client files and maintained running client database.  Responsible for closing all matters, inventorying and sending files off-site.  Accountable for all check requisitions and updating individual check requisition logs.  Assited in editing pre-bills and preparing bills for Managing Partner.  Prepared monthly time summaries for records.  Copied and logged all incoming electronic media files.

Responsible for estabilishing relationships with prospective clients and all follow up.  Scheduled all appointments to include clients, courts and case settlements.  Assisted in drafting legal documents.  Established billing system and prepared Statement for Professional Services for services rendered.  Responsible for collection and deposit of monies.

General office duties inlcuded answering all incoming calls, filing legal documents in and out of the office, maintained inventory spreadsheets, and ordered supplies.  Completed office runs to the court and other firms on a daily basis.,  Entered time for four of the six attorneys in the office each month.  Managed conference room calendar and setup for each meeting.