Tori Pacan

Legal Assistant

Alsobrook Law Group

09.2021 - Current

Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes to create mutually beneficial solutions and maintain positive relationships.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
Coordinating with private investigators to locate witnesses to be served with subpoenas; coordinated service with process servers.
Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Assisted attorneys in criminal jury trials; voir dire and jury striking, keeping discovery organized and readily available, taking notes during witness testimony, and guiding clients and their families through the trial process.
Coordinated the procurement of discovery prior to trial; reviewed and analyzed discovery.
Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
Conducted background investigations on defendant.
Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.