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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.

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!

Hello, I'm Cedric Severino and I am Upwork’s top go-to attorney for nearly all your legal needs. California licensed since 2006. Over 1,100 Upwork jobs and counting! I am grateful for the appreciation for my dedicated, trustworthy, and, if necessary, tenacious representation of, and zealous advocacy for my clients. I've been extremely fortunate to represent my clients through Upwork's wonderful platform, and would love to add you to my list of more-than-satisfied clients. I am the most experienced, hardest working, most client focused (and dedicated) and consistently 5 Star Rated Attorney on Upwork, having worked on the platform and its predecessors for over a decade. Most importantly, I've had the invaluable opportunities to consult, advise, guide, and advocate on behalf of hundreds of small businesses and individuals throughout that time. Should you choose to spend your time and money in hiring me as your attorney, I will be your dedicated advocate, trusted confidant, and dependable resource to help you through whatever legal situation you’re in with honesty and sincerity. I’ll utilize all my legal knowledge and experience, and my zealous advocacy, on your and/or your business’ behalf to work with you to achieve the best possible outcome to your legal issue. I exercise the same dedication whether in the adversarial process (in litigation), if you've been sued or are contemplating redressing injuries you've suffered through mediation, arbitration or litigation; if you need legal and regulatory compliance; with safeguarding your interests to the degree they can contractually; or whatever other legal needs you may have. I am a graduate of USC Law School ("fight on!") where I was on Law Review and in the top of my class. I have been licensed in California since 2006. After working at the prestigious Los Angeles Based international law firm, O'Melveny & Myers (one of the top 20 firms in the country), and obtaining valuable trial experience as a public defender in Orange County, I established my own practice in 2008. I now offer my services to Upwork customers and clients at a fraction of big law prices while providing a superior level of commitment and quality, stemming from my integrity and reverence for the practice of law. I primarily practice in the fields of employment law, contract law, civil litigation, business law, internet law, intellectual property law, personal injury law, corporate law, family law, and criminal law. Please do not hesitate to contact me to work with you for any of your legal needs, and join my over 1,100 extremely well satisfied Upwork clients (and counting)! I look forward to working with you. Best, Ced

I provide litigation support, legal drafting, document review, and legal research for attorneys, law firms, and Pro Se litigants. I work across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions, delivering court ready documents that comply with applicable rules and filing requirements. What I do: I draft civil complaints, motions, oppositions, appellate briefs, demand letters, shareholder agreements, and discovery documents. I conduct legal research, prepare case chronologies and exhibit sets, review documents for relevance and privilege, and format legal filings to meet federal and state court standards. I have filed or prepared documents for courts in Texas, California, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, Washington, Florida, and Colorado. Practice areas I work in: civil litigation, contract disputes, family law, probate and trust disputes, personal injury, premises liability, defamation, corporate transactions, workers compensation, intellectual property and domain disputes, consumer protection, and appellate practice. I hold a Computer Science degree in addition to my LAA certification, which allows me to handle eDiscovery, ESI workflows, large document productions, and technology driven legal research efficiently. I am experienced with document management systems, digital file organization, and Microsoft Word formatting for legal filings. I have worked as a law firm administrator and I understand the workflow, deadlines, and quality standards that attorneys expect. I work independently, communicate clearly, and deliver on time.

California Paralegal with 15+ years of experience in litigation and 7+ in corporate law, I bring the precision, speed, and discretion of Big Law to your legal projects. I’ve supported top-tier firms including Reed Smith, Milbank, and Venable LLP — delivering high-level work for Fortune 500 clients and high-stakes matters across state and federal courts. I mainly practice in California but have experience in Florida, Texas, Maryland, Rhode Island, and many other states. PRACTICE AREAS: Litigation & Discovery, Commercial litigation, managed care, personal injury, contract disputes | Federal and state court procedures | Comprehensive discovery support (interrogatories, RFPs, RFAs, responses with objections) | Motion practice | Legal research and case law analysis | Deposition preparation Corporate & TransactionalEntity formation (LLCs, corporations, partnerships) | Dissolutions and wind-downs | Corporate governance | Contract review and drafting | UCC filings and lien searches TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:iManage, Relativity, SharePoint, Intapp, Chrome River, PACER CM/ECF, DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite, Westlaw, LexisNexis Bilingual in English and Spanish — offering seamless communication and document review/translation for clients with cross-border or Spanish-language needs. SERVICES: Litigation Support: ∙ Drafting & e-filing: Complaints, answers, motions, oppositions, notices, subpoenas (state & federal) ∙ Discovery: Shells for interrogatories, RFPs, RFAs, responses with proper objections ∙ Document review, exhibit compilation, production tracking, redactions, bates stamping ∙ Table of contents, table of authorities, trial binders ∙ Deposition summaries and preparation Corporate: ∙ UCC filings, lien searches, corporate closings ∙ Signature packet coordination ∙ Entity formation and dissolution documents Contracts & Documents: ∙ Drafting, proofreading, redlining, and tracking ∙ Templates: NDAs, engagement letters, POA forms ∙ Legal research, cite-checking, Bluebook formatting Bilingual Services: ∙ Spanish/English document review and translation RATES & TURNAROUND: Standard Rate: $95/hour Turnaround Times: ∙ Time-sensitive filings, letters, quick edits: Same day to 24 hours ∙ Standard projects (pleadings, motions, contract review): 3-5 business days ∙ Complex work (discovery responses, comprehensive document review): 2-3 weeks Rush Services Available: ∙ 2-3 business day turnaround: 1.5x rate ($142.50/hour) ∙ 24-48 hour turnaround: 2x rate ($190/hour) WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME: ✓ BigLaw training with efficiency-focused pricing✓ Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy under pressure✓ Responsive communication and professional service✓ Organized workflow and reliable deadline management✓ Bilingual capabilities for diverse client needs My goal is to provide exceptional one-on-one service with the flexibility to meet your deadlines. If you don’t see something listed, please ask — I’m happy to discuss custom projects. Available Monday-Friday. Let’s discuss how I can support your legal work.

With nearly 15 years of litigation experience, I will be an asset for your project, case or firm. I am passionate about my legal writing and enjoy immersing myself in complex discovery projects, motion work, and legal research. I can take your case from intake to trial. I'm comfortable drafting all of your discovery, handling your meet & confers, planning your case strategy, and doing all of your motion work, including MSJ. I can also help you with trial prep or perform a deep dive on legal research. The bulk of my work has been California civil litigation and federal litigation, but I'm experienced with civil practice in Texas, New York, North Carolina, and Minnesota as well. The focus of my practice has been real estate litigation but I am also experienced in wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury, general business litigation, securities, and employment law. I can also draft trusts, wills and powers of attorney. Contact me for a full list of my litigation areas.