Friedman Williams
Legal Assistant New Britain
Job ID: 16884
Support Staff Duties
Keeping calendars up to date/making sure they have virtual links or locations for meetings
Making sure they have what they need for any meetings
Requesting student records from the District/tracking when they are due/keeping track of where we are in the process in order to meet the deadline for production
Keeping track of deadlines for DPHs from start of complaint to closing of matter
Opening/closing files – requesting new files for new matters/making sure all documents are in electronic file before closing when case has concluded
Checking emails when your attorney is out of the office – even though they may be checking emails, we will check throughout the day to make sure there is nothing urgent that needs to be taken care of
Checking mailbox for incoming mail delivery when you are in the office
Filing – if your attorney keeps hard copies of documents and uses a redwell OR scanning in any handwritten notes, etc. from your attorney to save into the Worldox file
Proofing documents before they are sent – Settlement Agreements, Trusts, Closings, correspondence, briefs, etc. and sending (depending on your attorney)
Timesheet entries/prebill review
Moving emails from your inbox and outbox
Some attorneys may have you help track agreements/payments
Sending correspondence via email and sometimes mail if parties are not represented by counsel
Preparing exhibits books
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