Lía Polanco

Master training internship:

• Managed over 20 costumers files
• Composed and edited correspondence and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction and court related documents
• Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events
• Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos
• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail
• Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions
• Wrote and filed pleadings with different courts on schedule to maximize case success

• Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client
• Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings
• Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings
• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request
• Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates
• Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
• Managed over 50 customer files