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Are you looking for a reliable, detail-oriented freelance paralegal to support your legal practice or business needs? I’m here to help. With over 14 years of experience in legal support services, I specialize in: ✅ Legal research & case law analysis ✅ Drafting legal documents (motions, pleadings, contracts, demand letters, etc.) ✅ Case file organization & document review ✅ Trial preparation and discovery support ✅ Contract review and compliance ✅ E-filing and court procedure familiarity (Federal and State) I have worked with solo attorneys, mid-sized law firms, and in-house legal departments, supporting various practice areas such as: • Civil Litigation • Family Law • Employment Law • Landlord & Tenant Law I’m proficient in legal software tools like Clio, MyCase, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Office Suite, XSpouse, and Trellis, and I am committed to confidentiality, accuracy, and timeliness. Let’s discuss how I can support your legal operations—whether it’s a one-off project or ongoing assistance. ⸻ Skills: • Legal Research & Writing • Drafting Legal Documents • Discovery & Trial Preparation • Contract Review & Drafting • Document Management • Case Law Analysis • E-filing & Court Procedures • Litigation Support • Legal Correspondence • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Clio, MyCase, LexisNexis, Westlaw, XSpouse, Trellis ⸻ Certifications (if applicable): • Certified Paralegal – CA ABA Approved Program • Legal Research Certificate – Westlaw

Are you in need of a reliable, experienced paralegal who can make your legal work easier, faster, and stress-free? You just found her. 👋🏼 I'm Terry, a senior paralegal with 10+ years of hands-on experience supporting attorneys, law firms, startups, and small business owners across the U.S. I specialize in providing efficient, detail-driven legal support from contract drafting and litigation prep to legal research, court filings, and compliance documentation. How can I help: Legal Drafting & Document Prep- Contracts, complaints, discovery, motions, demand letters, affidavits, and more, drafted clearly and formatted to perfection. Legal Research (State & Federal) Litigation Support & E-Filing- Experience with civil litigation, employment law, personal injury, landlord-tenant, real estate disputes, and more. Contract Review & Compliance- NDAs, operating agreements, vendor contracts, HR policies, independent contractor agreements, all reviewed, redlined, and customized to fit your legal needs. I’ve worked both in-house and remotely for small firms, busy solo attorneys, and legal tech platforms. I’m organized, responsive, and easy to work with, no legal jargon, no delays, just quality work you can count on. From overworked attorneys to first-time business owners and anyone trying to figure out legal documents on their own, I’m here to make your legal life a whole lot easier.

As a skilled and reliable legal professional, I bring extensive experience supporting attorneys and clients across a wide range of civil law matters, including litigation and trial support. I hold a Master’s degree in Legal Studies and have a strong foundation in legal research, document drafting, case management, and court filings at the appellate, federal, and state levels. I consistently deliver high-quality legal and administrative support tailored to the unique needs of each case and practice area. I am a highly skilled legal professional with extensive experience providing litigation, trial, and administrative support across multiple practice areas. Proven ability to support attorneys in complex matters while managing high-volume workloads in remote and fast-paced environments. Legal Skills and Experience: Litigation and trial support, including case preparation, discovery, pleadings, motion drafting, and trial exhibits. Experience filing and managing documents in appellate courts, federal courts, and state courts. Legal research and analysis across civil and regulatory matters. Contract drafting, review, and management. Tax law experience involving federal, state, and local tax matters, filings, and client communications. Experience supporting matters involving alternative dispute resolution. Familiarity with employment advisory services and compliance-related matters. Strong understanding of court rules, filing deadlines, and procedural requirements. Practice Areas Supported: Employment Law Entertainment Law Family Law Intellectual Property Business Law Real Estate Law Tax Law Immigration Law Contracts Litigation and Trial Experience Matters Alternative Dispute Resolution Defamation and Media Law Administrative and Operational Skills: Case management and document organization across multiple jurisdictions Client intake, scheduling, and attorney coordination Deadline tracking and docket management Professional communication with attorneys, clients, courts, and government agencies Remote workflow management supporting multi-state legal practices Proficiency with legal software, court filing systems, and document management tools Let’s connect to discuss how I can assist with your legal projects!

Possess a Bachelors Degree in Law Studies and an ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate, with 16 years of experience as an immigration paralegal. Also am qualified to translate legal and non-legal documents from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. Have worked for large and small law firms for over 19 years and currently want to focus on freelance work, full-time. Have had four years of experience being an independent contractor assisting many clients to prepare government forms, translate documents, and do some research for new cases. I am very flexible with respect to working hours. Deadlines are very important for me and will review your content as many times as it takes for it to exceed your expectations.

Some of my areas of expertise include: * Legal research and general legal support * Case summaries, legal document review, and document organization * Research on a wide variety of topics, including legal, business, political, and general informational subjects * Professional writing, including articles, blog posts, website content, and other written materials * Proofreading and editing in U.S. English * Rewriting and improving documents for grammar, clarity, tone, and professionalism * Resume, cover letter, and professional email writing and editing * Translation from Eastern Armenian to English and English to Eastern Armenian * Transcription in Armenian and English * Virtual assistance and administrative support * Data entry and spreadsheet organization * Internet research and information gathering * Email correspondence and inbox organization * Customer service and customer support * Creating customer service templates, FAQs, guides, and written responses * Microsoft Word and Google Docs formatting * Excel and Google Sheets organization * PDF and document formatting * WordPress content posting and basic website content management * Creating checklists, templates, guides, and standard operating procedures * Accounting and bookkeeping administrative assistance, including organizing invoices, expenses, and financial records I have experience working in legal, administrative, customer service, research, and writing-focused environments. I am detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and comfortable working independently. I take deadlines seriously and strive to provide accurate, professional, and high-quality work for every client. I am always open to discussing projects that may fall outside of the areas listed above. If you are looking for someone who is reliable, communicative, and willing to learn, I would be happy to discuss how I can help with your project.

I am a Freelance Paralegal and legal professional with over five years of freelance paralegal experience and approximately nine years of experience in legal environments. I hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and a Master’s degree in Forensic Science with a concentration in Investigation. I provide attorneys and law firms with reliable, substantive legal support on complex and deadline-driven matters. My experience includes civil litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, landlord-tenant, real estate, business and contract matters, and family law. I regularly draft and revise motions, oppositions, replies, pleadings, declarations, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, demand letters, contracts, legal memoranda, and trial documents. I also conduct legal research, review and organize extensive case records, manage discovery and deadlines, prepare exhibits, and assist with hearing and trial preparation. My California law-firm experience includes independently managing approximately 30 civil litigation matters from pre-litigation through trial preparation. As a Freelance Litigation Paralegal, I frequently assist solo attorneys and law firms with legal research and writing, litigation support, discovery, case management, document review, motion practice, trial preparation, and overflow work. I am comfortable stepping into an active case, learning the record quickly, and producing organized, attorney-ready work with minimal supervision. I am proficient in Westlaw, LexisNexis, Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, Smokeball, LawMatics, and other legal platforms. I am responsive, detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-conscious, and I welcome both individual projects and long-term working relationships. I am not a licensed attorney and do not provide legal representation or independent legal advice. I provide freelance paralegal and legal support services, including drafting and revising legal documents, pleadings, motions, discovery, demand letters, contracts and agreements; reviewing contracts and case documents; conducting legal research; organizing evidence and case files; and assisting with litigation and trial preparation. All services are provided within the appropriate scope of freelance paralegal and legal support work.