Experience

The Cochran Firm

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Paralegal

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  Investigate the facts of a caseConduct research on relevant laws, and regulationsOrganize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing systemsGather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparationDraft correspondence and legal documentsGet affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in courtHelp lawyers during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcriptsFile exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counselCall clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions

• Legal Receptionist

  • Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

  Responsible for answering switchboard phones, routing calls to appropriate offices, and taking down messages. Greet visitors and clients as they walk into the office. Provide assistance in sorting incoming mails, as well as in processing outgoing mails. Keep calendars and record of supplies inventory for the office. May serve refreshments at meetings. Provide support to paralegals, the office manager, and other staff, for the smooth operation of the office.