Angie Beydler

Legal Experience:

• Paralegal for Family, Personal Injury, Criminal and Estate Planning attorneys within the firm.
• Assist attorneys with all stages of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, trial and post-trial.
• Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, orders and settlement agreements.
• Draft legal correspondence including, correspondence to clients, opposing parties/counsel, settlement letters, demand letters, and correspondence and requests for personal injury matters.
• Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
• Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
• Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines.
• Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
• Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information and to relay pertinent information to all parties via phone, email, and mail.
• Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.

Client Intake:

• Conducted detailed client intakes, pre-screened potential clients and determining eligibility for services based on specific criteria. and entered information into company database.
• Provided exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive client information during intake interviews.
• Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
• Implemented, maintained, and provided comprehensive training to team members on CRM.

Office Management:

• Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, and conducted performance reviews.
• Provided training for new hires on office procedures and software applications, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
• Assisted in the development of office policies and procedures.

• Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
• Helped attorney prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
• Oversaw trial pleadings, notices, motions and discovery.
• Increased attorney productivity by drafting correspondence, maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings related to family law cases.
• Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
• Managed deadlines efficiently by prioritizing tasks, resulting in timely filing of court documents and prompt responses to opposing counsel requests.
• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
• Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
• Streamlined case management processes for improved efficiency and timely resolution of legal matters.
• Collaborated closely with attorney to develop persuasive case strategies and solidify winning arguments.
• Prepared crucial legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.
• Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
• Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
• Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.

• Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
• Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
• Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
• Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
• Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
• Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
• Managed correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Worked closely with paralegals and other office staff based on their needs.