Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Practice Panther

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(Must have prior experience with PracticePanther)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Research and Analysis

• Conduct in-depth legal research using resources like

  Westlaw

  , public databases, and Chat-GPТ.
• Identify and interpret applicable laws, case precedents, and regulations.
• Summarize legal findings into concise memos for attorney-in-Fact review to assist case strategy.

2. Document Preparation and Management

• Draft and proofread legal documents including pleadings, motions, contracts,affidavits, complaints, and discovery requests.
• File legal documents with courts and administrative agencies as required.
• Maintain and organize electronic and hard-copy case files, track deadlines, and update case calendars using Practice Panther.
• Reformat legal and administrative documents into PDF, DOCX, Word, CSV, XLSX, and other standard formats.
• The ability to create templates within Practice Panther, formatted in Docx.

3. Client Communication and Case Management

• Conduct client intake interviews and compile relevant documentation.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with clients, courts, agencies, and legal teams.
• Track case status and maintain updates in Practice Panther.

4. Trial Preparation

• Coordinate and prepare trial exhibits and visual aids.
• Schedule and liaise with witnesses and manage courtroom logistics.
• Ensure all filings and documents are submitted in accordance with court deadlines.

5. Investigation and Fact Gathering

• Perform investigations, including gathering of public records and conducting background checks.
• Locate and interview witnesses or relevant parties as needed.
• Verify facts and compile findings into reports for attorney use.

6. Administrative Support

• We and his assistants with daily workflow management using

  Practice Panther.

• Schedule meetings, manage correspondence, and assist with internal reporting.
• Support general office and legal operations with scanning, filing, and clerical tasks.

7. Ethical Considerations

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive case and client information.
• Adhere strictly to paralegal ethical standards-paralegals may not give legal advice or represent clients in court.