Paralegal and Legal Assistant

8:30 AM

Check emails and court filings

Review overnight messages and scan the court docket for any new filings or deadlines that need immediate attention, then flag urgent items for the supervising attorney.

9:00 AM

Research case law

Search legal databases for prior court decisions relevant to an active case, then summarize the key findings in a memo with specific citations for the attorney to review.

11:00 AM

Draft legal documents

Write or revise formal documents such as motions, contracts, or sets of written questions for the opposing party, cross-checking facts against the client's file.

12:30 PM

Lunch break

Take a break, though sometimes review deposition transcripts over lunch to note any inconsistencies that may need follow-up.

1:30 PM

Client communication

Call a client to provide a case status update, gather additional documents they may need to provide, and schedule any upcoming meetings.

3:00 PM

Organize case files

Sort and index evidence and documents collected during the discovery phase, redact personal information where required, and upload files to the firm's secure document system.

4:30 PM

Prepare trial materials

Assemble exhibit binders, draft witness outlines, and confirm scheduling details with the court clerk for an upcoming hearing.

6:00 PM

Log time and wrap up

Enter billable hours into the firm's time-tracking system, send draft work to the supervising attorney for review, and organize the desk for the next day.