Malia Watlington

Subpoena records via records service and maintain spreadsheet of status on all subpoenaed records

Review and summarize subpoenaed records for medical chronology and employment/education summary of plaintiff.

Filing / case file management

Prepare and handle written requests for documents and records

Schedule depositions and obtain court reporter and interpreter as needed

Coordinate and correspond with clients, witnesses, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel for hearings, depositions, mediation

Maintain attorney calendar and diary pre-trial and litigation deadlines

Draft routine legal documents and letters

Keep up to date with local court rules and filing procedures

Set court hearings

experience with billing software and capturing time for billing

Assist with trial preparation as needed

Prepare exhibits for pleadings filings

Conduct background investigations on plaintiff.

Maintain calendar for 3 attorneys, including probate hearings, client meetings, and CLE events

Prepare documents for filing, recording, and/or execution by client

Assist in preparation and submission of probate court filings and Texas Secretary of State business entity filings

Prepare IRS forms relating to IRS tax controversies

Proofread legal documents

Maintain and update legal reference materials

Assist with accounting and tax preparation services provided to accounting clients including payroll

Created calendar/checklist for independent administration probate cases with pertinent court and client information.

Provided legal administrative support and assistance

Maintain client files

Answered multiple phone lines

General office duties

Transcribed letters and documents