Legal Assistant Horack, Talley, Pharr & Lowndes
Charlotte
09.2007 - 05.2011
Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
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