Paralegal
Stephenson Harwood
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in laws or regulations relevant to practice areas through continuous professional development opportunities such as seminars or webinars.
- Increased department efficiency, organizing continuing legal education seminars for paralegal staff.
- Enhanced case preparation efficiency by organizing and maintaining comprehensive digital filing system.
- Reduced case resolution times by effectively supporting negotiation and settlement processes.
- Bolstered firm's reputation by consistently maintaining high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Conducted in-depth legal research for supporting case strategy development, significantly contributing to positive outcomes.
- Increased efficiency in legal document production with advanced proficiency in legal software applications.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
- Enhanced accuracy of case analysis with diligent fact-checking and legal research.
- Improved team productivity by coordinating with attorneys to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
- Enhanced firm's legal research capabilities, maintaining up-to-date database of legal resources and precedents.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
