Paralegal specialist vs executive legal assistant

Differences between paralegal specialist and executive legal assistant duties and responsibilities

Paralegal specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage various types of discovery materials; index/cross-reference network database information; and organize litigation exhibits in preparation for trial.
• Research cases using LexisNexis and WestLaw.
• Help develop cases by maintaining contact with people involve in the case; scheduling depositions; and prepare and forward subpoenas.
• Interview charging parties/aggrieve individuals to answer discovery interrogatories and requests for productions.
• Assist attorneys by preparing responses to interrogatories and request for production letters.
• Translate documents and coordinate paperwork including affidavits, petitions, and applications.
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Executive legal assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage transactions involving the sale or purchase of publicly trade securities, both equity and debt instruments.
• Manage litigation discovery process, including coordinating electronic and tangible document production, as well as litigation record hold obligations.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys with mergers and acquisitions and due diligence procedures.
• Prepare legal documents, assist clients with their legal needs, notary, general office duties
• Complete & record minutes of meetings, using a variety of shorthand, or machine transcription.
• Provide notary assistance as requested.
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