Bankruptcy paralegal vs contractor-paralegal

Differences between bankruptcy paralegal and contractor-paralegal duties and responsibilities

Bankruptcy paralegal example responsibilities.

• Manage and organize all aspects of foreclosure cases coordinating document flow and logistical preparation for complex cases.
• Manage large volume of documents, enabling attorneys to easily identify key documents that are critical for mediation and arbitration.
• Prepare first and final probate court filings.
• Draft pleadings, research court filings, and communicate with title companies to process real estate foreclosure proceedings.
• Arrange service of subpoenas and summonses.
• Initial set up and opening of files; including obtaining court documents from pacer.
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Contractor-paralegal example responsibilities.

• Manage client expenses and prepare billing and financial statements using PClaw and reconcile attorney's escrow and general accounts using QuickBooks.
• Assist staff counsels in all aspects of litigation management including factual investigation, document preparation, trial preparation and support.
• Research using Lexis Nexis and online resources.
• Summarize medical records, check blue-book cites, retrieve statutory and case law on LEXIS ,
• Complete contract work for local attorneys in the areas of civil, family law, personal injury, and probate matters.
• Prepare, compile and distribute various PowerPoint presentations.
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