Provide direct support to four attorneys in an extremely busy civil litigation firm, including one senior partner, one partner and two associates. Scan and save incoming mail and calendar hearings, deadlines, and appointments. Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, arbitrations, meetings and phone conferences. Communicate with clients and other firms regarding scheduling and case status. Provide important information and documents to clients. File documents in state and federal courts in civil cases, class actions and mass torts, including complaints, answers, motions and case management statements. Edit and proofread documents including correspondence and pleadings. Arrange Courtcall appearances for various hearings. Participate in meetings regarding case status and strategy. Keep attorneys informed of upcoming deadlines, local rules and case developments. Draft correspondence and basic pleadings and prepare judicial council forms. Assemble documents for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and meetings. Trial preparation including preparing exhibit binders, assembling documents, coordinating witnesses and arranging travel.

Provide direct support to four attorneys in a busy civil litigation firm, including one partner, two senior level associates and one junior level associate, as well as provide assistance to additional attorneys when needed. Calendar incoming mail, hearings and appointments using Abacus. Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, arbitrations, meetings and phone conferences. Communicate with clients and other firms regarding scheduling and case status. Provide important information and documents to clients. File documents in state and federal courts, including complaints, answers, motions and case management statements. Edit and proofread documents including correspondence and pleadings. Arrange Courtcall appearances for various hearings. Participate in meetings regarding case status and strategy. Keep attorneys informed of upcoming deadlines, local rules and case developments. Provide backup reception coverage including answering a multi-line telephone system, greeting clients and vendors, and routing incoming mail. Draft correspondence and basic pleadings and prepare judicial council forms. Assemble documents for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and meetings. Trial preparation including preparing exhibit binders, assembling documents, coordinating witnesses and arranging travel.

Provided direct support to the general counsel and assistant general counsel. Assisted with updating of bylaws and articles of incorporation. Attended and transcribed board meetings, including preparation and distribution of meeting minutes. Prepared and filed information statements and other documents with the Secretary of State. Assisted with the incorporation of The Dentists Insurance Company in multiple states. Maintained and updated Department of Insurance rules and regulations. Managed department filing system. Provided support to members and other departments when necessary. Served as a member of the company’s event-planning committee.