Paralegal

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Paralegal

Duties: Be responsible for supporting attorneys by performing a variety of administrative duties, including drafting legal correspondence and documents, reviewing contracts and memoranda, directing incoming calls and communicating with attorneys, clients and related personnel. Will exhibit a strong sense of discretion, professionalism, initiative, quick-thinking and an eagerness to learn. Greet clients in person or by telephone; answer direct inquiries about the firm, its attorneys and services. Manage schedules and appointments for 1-3 attorneys o Coordinate in-person and telephone/Skype meetings and conferences. Manage deadlines, budget attorney time and provide timely reminders needed to meet time and work product commitments. Anticipate changes in litigation and/or transaction schedules. Plan and book travel arrangements (airfare, rental car and hotel). Manage correspondence and document flow through the office. Receive, review and route correspondence and other documents to the appropriate client/matter file. Upload and log correspondence/documents into document management system. Take notes on discussions and meetings for later reference, with special attention to any action items and deadlines mentioned. Proofread and review letters, contracts and other legal documents. Perform document review and prepare summaries. Perform initial client intake tasks. Interview new clients and obtain basic background information about the client and their matter. Create and manage client and matter profiles in the client document management systems. Receive, review and organize documents and other materials into client/matter files. Perform timekeeping and billing tasks. Record attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses. Prepare draft invoices, edited for spelling, grammar, punctuation and style. Collect and record accounts payables. Coordinate billing activities with the Firm’s business manager and bookkeeper. Maintain office supplies and equipment, monitor needs for resupply and/or repairs, place and coordinate orders/repairs with suppliers and evaluate new products and services. Conduct basic research on topics relevant to the Firm’s and its clients’ business. Update professional skills and job knowledge by participating in organized educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks and participating in professional organizations.

Company info

Telecom Law Firm, P.C.
2001 South Barrington Avenue Suite 306
Los Angeles
California
United States 90025
Website : http://telecomlawfirm.com