Sarena Faranesh

• Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
• Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates on case progress.
• Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
• Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy.
• Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.

• Applied leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency.
• Developed training and process guidelines with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
• ·Maintained firm's master calendar and updated attorneys with any last-minute changes.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
• Performed regular audits to ensure proper steps taken in dismissal and closure of each case.
• Reviewed attorney time entries on weekly basis to ensure all billing entries have been entered.

• Managed case files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Coordinated communication between clients and attorneys to facilitate seamless case progression.
• Closely monitored Judges standing orders and any changes in relevant laws for federal cases.
• ·Tracked federal and state deadlines and hearings through AbacusLaw.
• Completed electronic filings in 9th circuit court of appeals.
• Completed federal court registration for new attorneys and managed admission renewal fees.

• Commended for creating and developing a Probate Questionnaire to enhance further performance and organization within the firm’s probate department.
• Assisted in case preparation, including organization and analysis of legal documents, electronic filings, and electronic services.
• Monitored and maintained attorney calendars and various court deadlines through Clio.
• Court-appointed Administrator for various estates to assist in liquidating assets in a timely manner.
• Prepared Estate Plans and recorded deeds with the county recorder and filed Wills.

• Trained new staff on office procedures and document management systems, promoting consistency.