Services
Paralegals and Legal Assistant​
Services
Paralegals and Legal Assistant
Choose the professional you need according to the regulations in Florida, USA
Functions of
Paralegals
- Legal Research: Conducting research on Florida-specific laws, regulations, and legal precedents to help attorneys build their cases and advise clients.
- Drafting Legal Documents: Preparing various legal documents under the supervision of an attorney, which may include Florida-specific forms and templates, such as pleadings, contracts, real estate documents, and probate forms.
- Document Review and Organization: Reviewing, organizing, and maintaining documents related to a case, ensuring compliance with Florida's rules of civil procedure and other relevant statutes.
- Fact Investigation: Gathering facts and information relevant to a case in the context of Florida's legal environment, which may involve interviewing clients and witnesses, reviewing documents, or conducting research.
- Discovery Assistance: Assisting attorneys with the discovery process in accordance with Florida's rules of civil procedure, including drafting discovery requests and responses, organizing and reviewing documents, and preparing for depositions.
- Trial Preparation: Helping attorneys prepare for trial in Florida courts by organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, creating visual aids, and coordinating witness schedules.
- Litigation Support: Assisting with case management and coordinating court filings in Florida courts, tracking deadlines, and ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
- Client Communication: Serving as a point of contact for clients and helping to keep them informed about the progress of their case in the context of Florida's legal system.
- Administrative Tasks: Handling routine administrative tasks, such as filing, photocopying, scheduling appointments, and maintaining calendars, with an understanding of Florida-specific requirements.
- Billing and Timekeeping: Tracking billable hours and assisting with the preparation of invoices for legal services.
- Compliance: Ensuring that the firm and its clients adhere to Florida-specific laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Continuing Education: Staying up-to-date with changes in Florida law and industry best practices by attending Florida-specific seminars, workshops, and other professional development opportunities.
Functions of Legal Assistant
- Administrative Support: Managing day-to-day administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, organizing files, photocopying, and maintaining office supplies.
- Document Preparation: Drafting and formatting legal documents, letters, and memoranda, including Florida-specific forms and templates, under the direction of an attorney or paralegal.
- Calendar Management: Keeping track of important dates and deadlines, such as court appearances, filing deadlines, and meetings, in accordance with Florida's rules of civil procedure and other relevant statutes.
- Court Filings: Preparing, assembling, and filing legal documents with Florida courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
- Client Communication: Serving as a point of contact for clients, helping to keep them informed about the progress of their case, and addressing any concerns they may have.
- Billing and Timekeeping: Assisting with the preparation of invoices for legal services, tracking billable hours, and maintaining accurate records of time spent on each case.
- Meeting Coordination: Scheduling and coordinating meetings, depositions, and other events related to a case, including arranging for court reporters, videographers, and other service providers.
- File Management: Organizing and maintaining client files, both physical and electronic, ensuring that they are up-to-date and easily accessible.
- Legal Research Assistance: Conducting basic legal research under the direction of an attorney or paralegal, such as locating relevant statutes, regulations, or case law.
- Travel Arrangements: Coordinating travel plans for attorneys and other legal professionals, including booking flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.
- Document Retrieval: Obtaining and organizing various legal documents, such as court records, land records, and corporate filings, as needed for a case.
- Continuing Education: Staying up-to-date with changes in Florida law, court procedures, and industry best practices by attending relevant seminars, workshops, and training sessions.
