Experience

Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Assistant

  • Mar 2008 - Present

  Provide civil litigation support for a partner in the firm. Maintain up-to-date calendar. Coordinate meetings with clients; keep clients informed of important upcoming dates. Coordinate meetings and phone conferences with experts; prepare and send materials for experts’ review. Maintain up-to-date contact information for clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses in each case. Maintain case files digitally and in paper. Track discovery and court deadlines. Coordinate deposition and mediation dates. Prepare and send correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and experts. Prepare and serve discovery, motions, and other pleadings on opposing counsel. Prepare and file pleadings and motions with the Court (California Superior Courts and United States District Courts). Prepare case files for mediation, arbitration, and/or trial. Follow cases through settlement or post-trial procedures. Maintain familiarity with current court rules and procedures.

• Front Desk Receptionist

  • Jun 2006 - Mar 2008

  Answered and screened incoming calls. Took and forwarded messages. Organized incoming and outgoing package and messenger deliveries. Maintained a clean and professional reception area. Greeted guests and coordinated conference room usage.