LEGAL ASSISTANT
Spinner Law Group (formerly Spinner & Schrank)
11.2013 - 03.2017
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters