Sophie Coss
Drobny Rosenthal Law Offices, PC
Reno,NV
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
2 Years 4 Months- Conducted comprehensive legal research
- Drafted and filed legal documents in compliance with local court requirements.
- Organized and maintained case files and managed deadlines for 50+ cases at a time
- Drafted, served, and responded to discovery requests
- Assisted attorneys in pre-trial preparation and attended trial to provide live assistance
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Prepared detailed accountings of client assets
Legal Secretary
11 Months- Provided secretarial services to four attorneys: managed calendars, assisted with billing, scheduled meetings, and managed incoming calls
- Organized internal staff meetings, coordinating with IT, Building Services, external catering services, and external presenters
- Conducted client interviews and gathered required preliminary information for Trust and Estate Planning, or Trust Administration and Probate services
- Drafted basic estate planning documents; drafted and filed Probate forms
- Monitored the status of all client work to ensure timely responses, and to ensure that all deadlines were met
- Drafted and recorded affidavits, deeds, and related recorder forms
- Worked with the litigation department as requested, arranging for the service of subpoenas and other discovery
- Maintained detailed physical and electronic files and records
- Established trusted working relationships with clients
Legal Assistant
1 Year 6 Months- Managed approximately fifteen Probate and Trust Administration clients at once, working with attorneys to help guide clients from initial intake through final accounting and distribution
- Drafted Petitions and Orders for Final Distribution, and prepared detailed accountings of estate assets
- Assisted with incoming calls, reception, and Trust and Estate Planning as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Drobny Rosenthal Law Offices, PC
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Legal Secretary
Downey Brand LLP
02.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Legal Assistant
California Probate And Trust, PC
08.2021 - 02.2023Read More
CLS By Barbari Via University of The Pacific
Bachelor of Science from Paralegal Studies
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University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts from English And History
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