Elianys Montero

Legal Assistant

Alonso and de Leef, PLLC

Houston, TX

09.2022 - Current

Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
Generated reports summarizing case progress for internal use.
Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
Ordered materials needed by attorneys throughout the duration of a case.
Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
Prepared and processed expense reports for reimbursing attorneys.
Followed risk and compliance policies and procedures to promote business activities.
Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
Created and updated case management and client account databases.
Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.