Josabet Ortega

• Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
• Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
• Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
• Maintained client files according to established protocols.
• Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
• Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
• Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
• Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
• Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
• Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
• Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory, and case law and federal and state regulations.
• Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.

• Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
• Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
• Maintained client files according to established protocols.
• Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
• Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
• Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
• Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
• Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.

Efficiently managing various tasks for approximately 1,500+ cases including :

• Complying with strict deadlines such as Court Orders, Trial Orders, and Federal Deadlines
• Assisting with preparation for Trial by compiling case exhibits, pleadings, transcripts, etc. & preparing Trial binders for the Judge & attorneys
• Drafting proposed orders, motions, responses, notices, case management reports, letters, etc. & submitting via E-Portal
• Conducting legal research via LexisNexis & Westlaw/ gathering evidence and/or supporting case law
• Scheduling/coordinating events with multiple parties including clients, opposing counsel, mediators, judicial assistants, court reporters, and experts
• Managing daily calendar for three attorneys and resolving any conflicts efficiently

• Obtaining legal documents such as closing statements, affidavits, work authorizations, sworn proofs of loss, etc.
• Generated legal status update reports for clients and case summaries for internal files
• Scheduling/coordinating events with multiple parties including clients, opposing counsel, mediators, judicial assistants, court reporters, and experts
• Confirming legal events and resolving calendar conflicts