Introduction: I do the following tasks:
* Prepare discovery documents in support of litigation practice. * Prepare subpoenas, prepare and schedule notices of depositions, interrogatories, requests for production and admissions.
* E-file documents with Court system
* Intake prospective new clients; open, catalogue and shepard existing case files.
* Prepare subpoenas to medical facilities for treating plaintiffs; follow up with notices of deposition, schedule same, court reporter, etc.
* Office liaison with courts for schedule conferences, hearings, etc.; follow-up with all parties of record with notifications;
The applicant does transcription via dictaphone, and has excellent organization and computer skills. He/she should be proficient in MS Word, Outlook and WordPerfect.
* Correspond with courts to schedule conferences, depositions, hearings, etc., monitor court dates, times and locations for all counties - prepare subpoenas and follow-up on service where applicable.
* Trial preparation on various domestic matters - digest depositions upon receipt of hearing transcripts.
* Screen agency officials, witnesses or any active party involved in a matter who is seeking or providing information involving details regarding a client or client matter.
* Office liaison for contacting clients for payments into escrow and attorney accounts.
* Oversee cataloging closed files to be stored at off-site location (Iron Mountain); monitor/order and follow-up on office supplies; confirm incoming invoices with accounting department.