Legal Assistant
Dunne’s Law & Mediation, P.A
Ledgewood, NJ
10.2021 - Current
- Handled office scheduling and calendared for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
- Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Kept office efficient and organized by managing tasks such as supply restocking and general upkeep without oversight.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings for sole practitioner and clients.
- Managed accounts and records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Reviewed real estate sale/purchase contracts and agreements and summarized terms for easy assessment.
- Prepared real estate closing documents; worked closely with attorney and/or legal assistant on all aspects prior to closing of title.
- Order title insurance for all purchasing clients.
- Preparation of estate documents, Last Will & Testaments; General Power of Attorney; and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Directive.
- Dictation, transcription and dictaphone
