Attorney Services

As a Paralegal with law firm and non-profit experience supporting attorneys and their clients in a variety of practices, I come with a diverse and adaptable skillset available for hire.

If interested in connecting, please get in touch with me directly at lesli@lotuslegalsupport.com. Thank you!

Standard Paralegal Services

LEGAL INVESTIGATION & RESEARCH -

Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing various resources such as legal databases, case law, statutes, and precedents. Gather relevant evidence through document collection, photography, record retrieval, and communication with sources. Interview witnesses or clients and investigate publicly available data to obtain necessary case information.

Ensure compliance with rules of evidence and maintain reliability of gathered information. Verify and uncover pertinent facts, potentially visiting locations or reviewing surveillance. Analyze documents meticulously to identify relevant information, inconsistencies, and patterns. Prepare discovery materials including depositions, interrogatories, and production requests.

DOCUMENT DRAFTING, REVIEW & PROOF READING -

I offer document drafting for any type of legal document you need, as I have a wide array of documents I have drafted previously, under attorney supervision. If I haven't drafted it before, I'll learn to. For example:

Family Law: Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Parentage/Child Custody Petitions, Child Support Modifications, Domestic Violence Protections Order(s), Paternity Determination, Spousal Support, Guardianship, Name Changes, Petition for Abusive Litigation, Address Confidentiality Applications.

Litigation: Complaints, Answers, Discovery Requests, Subpoenas, Declarations, Judgement/Order paperwork.

Real Estate/Landlord-Tenant: drafting of Quit Claim Deeds, drafting of all notices and pleadings associated with the eviction and restitution process.

Corporation/Business Law: Governing documents such as: Articles of Incorporation, Operating Agreements, Bylaws, Partnership Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Business License Application, and business forming government applications.

COURT FILING - COURT YOU ARE FILING TO MUST HAVE ELECTRONIC FILING AVAILABLE -

I can electronically file documents in any Washington Court that offers such service, including ex-parte filings through the clerk, ex-parte submissions, and Judge's working copies, provided they are accessible online.

LEGAL ANALYSIS - OFFERING MY KNOWLEDGE IN SOCIAL JUSTICE -

Offering legal analysis on specific issues pertaining to social justice under the guidance of an attorney. This could involve providing perspective, education, and knowledge, assisting attorneys understand the intersection of law and socio-economic issues. Further aiding a more holistic and aware practice of law for the purposes of advising clients on legal issues greatly influenced by systemic challenges.

Administrative Task Services

CLIENT MANAGEMENT -

Managing client information, including contact details, case files, and communication logs. This may also involve coordinating with clients to obtain necessary documents or information.

I have experience working with TABS, Clio, CaseFox, Google Suite, Microsoft Office 365, and if I don't know how to work with your system, I'll learn it.

SCHEDULING AND CALANDAR MANGEMENT -

Organizing your calendar, scheduling appointments, court dates, depositions, and meetings with clients or witnesses.

FILE ORGANIZATION -

I can maintain a system for organizing digital case files, including all documents are organized correctly and easily accessible. If you don't have a system, I can help you create one that works for you.

BILLING -

Need help staying on track with billing your clients and/or tracking your time? Let me help you catch up! I am familiar with Clio, Tabs Billing, and can learn your legal platform for entering your time and fees fairly quickly. I'd love to help.

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