LEGAL AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Family Law
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Preparing Financial and Equitable Distribution Affidavits
•Draft complaints, discovery, answers to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, etc.
•Respond to opposing party discovery requests
•Subpoena supporting documents for financial standing and proof of assets
•Review, analyze, organize, interpret and pick apart discovery responses and affidavits
•Aid parties to come to an agreement in splitting marital assets
•Assist in all aspects of trial preparation, attend mediation; observe and assist at trial
Personal Injury
•Interview clients for case information and specific information regarding injuries and accident scene
•Request and obtain medical and billing records
•Assess and review medical records and bills
•Interview witnesses for other perspectives and information regarding incident
•Draft letters of representation, demand letters and settlement brochures to insurance companies
•Correspond with insurance claims representatives
•Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and assist in all aspects of trial preparation
Social Security Disability
•Obtain and review Social Security file
•Request and acquire supporting medical records and/or doctors' statements
•Build a supporting case for Social Security approval
•Administrative Hearing preparation
•Attend Administrative Hearings
Estate Planning and Administration
•Draft Last Will and Testaments, Durable Power of Attorney and Healthcare Powers of Attorney
•Explain and ensure client understands how to execute documents properly
OTHER AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Legal and Other Research
•Research supporting and opposing case law for legal issues using Westlaw, LexisNexis, etc.
•Use internet to research clients, witnesses and other information that may help or hurt case
Trial Preparation & Assistance
•Prepare exhibits, trial notebooks and all information that is needed during trial
•Assist with preparing clients and witnesses with trial procedure and expectations
•Assist attorney during trial with exhibits, manage client information during trial
Administrative Assistance
•Schedule meetings, answer and return client phone calls, maintain attorney schedule
•Provide support to attorney in all aspects of practice
•Conduct client intake and client interviews
•Maintain client case files
•Work closely with clients updating them on case status and obtaining case information
•Draft correspondence letters to clients
•Proofread attorney motions, complaints, and correspondence
•File complaints, responses, motions and affidavits at courthouse
•Review county dockets
•Conduct extensive legal research for supporting or opposing law on specific issues
•Maintain timesheets and client billing accounts, accounts payable for medical records requests
All work is completed under the supervision of the Attorney and approved prior to mailing.
DISCLAIMER: Charlotte Paralegal Services is not a law firm or an employment agency. Charlotte Paralegal Services provides legal assistance to attorneys on a freelance/contract basis. The materials contained within this website have been prepared for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.
