Legal Assistant
Manley, Traeger, Perry, Stapp & Compton
12.2022 - Current
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.