Virtual Legal Assistance
Our role involves conducting legal research, preparing necessary documents, and drafting legal write-ups.
- Case & Document Management:
- Filing, organizing, and indexing digital case files and exhibits.
- Managing document deadlines and court calendars.
- Uploading and categorizing documents into your Practice Management Software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, etc.).
- Converting and preparing documents for e-filing.
- Administrative & Scheduling Support:
- Managing and maintaining attorney calendars and deadlines.
- Coordinating and scheduling client meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
- Handling email correspondence and responding to routine inquiries.
- Preparing expense reports and managing virtual office logistics.
- Drafting & Legal Writing Support:
- Preparing initial drafts of pleadings, motions, and standard legal forms (non-substantive review).
- Formatting and proofreading legal briefs, agreements, and correspondence for clarity and accuracy.
- Drafting client communication and engagement letters.
- Creating and updating form libraries and templates.
- Billing & Client Intake (New Business) Support:
- Processing new client intake forms, data entry, and file creation.
- Generating and tracking client invoices and managing accounts receivable follow-up.
- Maintaining detailed records of billable time and expense entries.
- Performing preliminary conflict checks.
- Legal Research Assistance:
- Conducting targeted legal research using platforms like Westlaw or LexisNexis (under attorney direction).
- Compiling relevant case law, statutes, and secondary source materials for a specific issue.
- Summarizing deposition transcripts and discovery responses.
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