Kiwi Tran

- Support attorneys and paralegals with billable tasks including but not limited to discovery, document control, calculation of attorney fees, redaction, document production to experts, trial preparation, judgment processing and recordation of deeds.

- Track all incoming and outgoing releases of confidential documents.

- Assist with tech related issues relating to firm wide softwares including but not limited to Adobe, MS Office and other office applications.

- Product test new technology and provide input for same.

- Assist with refining workflow for higher efficiency.

- Provide administrative assistance to the legal teams

- Correspond with clients, legal offices and other entities

- Maintain client online database

- Drafted letters of representation

- Setup new client files physically and electronically

- Reviewed, uploaded and indexed discovery/investigation materials, including but not limited to police reports, medical records, investigation reports, photos, videos, audios and social media.

- Prepared correspondences, pleadings, contracts, and trial binders.

- Corresponded with clients, courts, law enforcement agencies, investigators, jails and vendors.

- Attended seminars and workshops related to criminal defense.

- Managed all defense cases, staff, workflow, incoming/outgoing mails, and voicemail messages.

- Maintained all calendars and schedule as needed.

- Researched and upgraded new technology to enhance workflow efficiency.

- Performed general office administrative duties, including but not limited to HR, payroll, billings and contract renewals.

- Performed general legal secretary duties, including but not limited to preparing legal documents, correspondences, and trial boxes.

- Managed inventory and equipment rental.

- Liaised with clients, attorneys, experts, and staff.

- Designed and implemented paperless process and reduced significant operational costs.

- Maintained and updated company databases daily with tight deadlines.

- Assisted clients with all case initiations and approvals.

- Completed special projects in preparation for paperless and company restructuring.