Ellen U.

Background

About Ellen U.

Office and computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs, Microsoft Teams, Zoom (including share docs), Florida E-filing Portals, JAWS/JACS, CM/ECF, PACER, Westlaw, Orion * WPM 65 • Senior paralegal to founder partner with a focus on complex litigation and bankruptcy • Trial preparation and attendance • Prepare demonstrative evidence for trials, hearings, depositions, and mediation • Schedule in-person and Zoom depositions, court appearances, and mediations; active participant in-person and via Zoom sharing docs and materials • Draft, prepare, and process pleadings, motions, correspondence, exhibits, briefing notes • Draft basic legal documents, including discovery, correspondence to Court, clients, opposing counsel • Proofread, redact, and edit various documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting • File legal documents, schedule and monitor Court dates and deadlines • Capture, enter, and bill time • Manage entire billing process for founding partner, including expense reporting and check / wire requests • Manage portfolio of administrative tasks including meeting scheduling, travel, and logistics coordination with opposing counsel or client team • Interfaced with clients by phone, e-mail, and in-person meetings • Assisted with miscellaneous projects as assigned and with personal projects as needed