Legal Assistant

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing timely updates on case status and outcomes following court hearings.
• Maintain organized, accurate digital case files for each client.
• Draft motions and correspondence to clients, prosecutors, courts, law enforcement agencies, the DMV, and other government agencies.
• Partner with attorneys to ensure they have all documents and resources needed to achieve the best possible outcome for clients.
• Manage attorney calendars, including client meetings and court appearances.
• Ensure all court hearings, deadlines, and client meetings are accurately calendared.
• Request and obtain criminal history records (national, state, local, juvenile) and DMV/BMV records, along with booking photos and arrest records.
• Analyze court documents, including dockets, minute orders, Livescan results, and FBI fingerprint reports.
• Assemble criminal case files for trial, including legal documents, data entry, and correspondence.
• Audit discovery to identify discrepancies, potential 1538 (motion to suppress) issues, and missing materials.
• Compile civil court documents for restraining order matters.
• Complete daily court calendars, obtain jury panels, and issue discovery to defense attorneys.
• Assess cases and provide instructions for routine hearings, including arraignments, check filings, proof dates, and warrant recall strategy.
• Adhere to all firm protocols and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Misdemeanor Legal Assistant

• Conduct introductory calls with immigration clients and provide exceptional customer service
• Coordinate and collect immigration-related information and supporting documents from clients
• File and track FOIA requests with agencies including USCIS, EOIR, CBP, FBI, ICE, and OBIM
• Review FOIA receipt numbers and monitor case progress
• Schedule FOIA follow-up tasks every 30 days to track results and case status
• Assemble FOIA packets and prepare files for attorney review
• Maintain and update FOIA tracking spreadsheets and case records
• Save and organize FOIA results within Clio and other internal systems
• Coordinate communication between attorneys, legal assistants, and clients
• Manage incoming calls, emails, text messages, and client inquiries
• Schedule client appointments for signatures, fingerprints, and consultations
• Draft case closure letters and client communications when required
• Process modified retainers and service upgrades as needed
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with firm procedures

FOIA Legal Assistant

• Communicate with clients to collect required documentation (pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements).
• Review, redact, organize, and prepare client documents for court filings.
• Perform income analyses and financial calculations in Microsoft Excel to support bankruptcy plan development.
• Prepare bankruptcy-related pleadings and filings, including affidavits, motions, objections, and trustee correspondence.
• Monitor case status and court deadlines; follow up with clients to ensure compliance.
• Track client payments and address delays or inconsistencies.
• Enter, update, and manage case data in Clio (legal practice management software).
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure accurate and timely case handling.

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