A brief description of Cyber Legal Assistant Services by Karen Mitchell

1. Quality service at an affordable price Cyber Legal Assistant Servicesby Karen Mitchell

2. What is a virtual legal assistant? An independent contractor that specializes in administrative support services for attorneys A legal assistant that works remotely, not in a law office Supports solo attorneys and firms of all sizes

3. What to look for in a virtual legal assistant A good virtual legal assistant has many of the same qualities as an on-site legal assistant plus one or two more Education-have they taken paralegal courses? Experience-have they worked in a law office? Certification- have they taken a certifying exam? National Association of Legal Assistants State bar association or paralegal division Continuing Legal Education-what kinds of CLE courses have they taken?

4. What to look for in a virtual legal assistant A virtual legal assistant has to be a legal assistant and a business owner. Professionalism- do they have a website, dedicated fax number, a professional e-mail address, etc.? Ethics and Values- are their business practice in-line with yours? Contract- Do they have one? Does it define their services, their rates, their deliverables, response times, communication methods, etc.?

5. Services Research Legal General Cite checking Case analysis including timelines and “cast of characters” Mediation and trial notebook preparation Document preparation Correspondence Pleadings Discovery requests and responses Wills, contracts, entity formation, etc. Bankruptcy petitions Deposition summaries E-filing Post judgment collection

6. Benefits of a virtual legal assistant No employer taxes for benefits or agency fees No need to add office space Your VLA provides their own computer, internet, phone, fax, and software Only pay for what you use A shorter “to do” list More time to focus on your clients and practice

7. Why chose Karen Mitchell, CP? I love the law. I am a virtual legal assistant by choice and I love my work. I think this passion is evident in the quality of service I provide. I am dedicated to my clients and their businesses. I treat your clients, your time and your money, like they were mine. I am affordable. My services are not free but my rates are very reasonable and competitive. I am a Certified Paralegal, not just a paralegal with a certificate, there is a difference.

8. Cyber Legal Assistant Services by Karen Mitchell Let me help make your practice work for you, not you work for your practice Cyber Legal Assistant Services by Karen Mitchell Phone: (512) 782-4446 Fax: (512) 532-6042 E-mail: claservicsbykm@yahoo.com Website: http://claservicesbykm.com