Virtual Paralegals for Property Disputes

• Title & Property Research – Conduct public records searches for liens, easements, encumbrances, and title histories.
• Regulatory Compliance Review – Assist in identifying applicable zoning laws, building codes, or land use regulations.
• Case Law & Statutory Research – Research relevant statutes and precedents related to the real property issue (e.g., adverse possession, nuisance, boundary disputes).

• Draft Initial Pleadings – Prepare draft complaints, answers, counterclaims, and motions to dismiss.
• Court Forms & Summons – Prepare summons and coordinate with process servers to ensure timely service of documents.
• Case Docketing – Track filing deadlines and court appearance dates.

• Facilitate Discovery – Prepare requests and responses to discovery including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
• Discovery Response Management – Organize, itemize and summarize discovery responses and documentation.
• Schedule Depositions – Coordinate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and court reporters to schedule depositions; confirm availability and logistics.

• Finalize Briefs and Supporting Documents – Prepare Table of Contents (TOC) and Table of Authorities (TOA), conduct grammar and spell checks, verify citation accuracy, and confirm compliance with local and court-specific formatting rules.
• Trial Notebook Assembly – Compile trial notebooks with pleadings, exhibits, witness lists, and case law references.
• Witness Coordination – Schedule depositions, interviews, and hearing appearances for expert and lay witnesses.
• Assist with Motions in Limine – Help draft, edit, and organize supporting materials for motions in limine.
• Courtroom Logistics Support – Reserve court reporters, arrange audiovisual needs, and prepare evidence binders or digital trial presentations.
• Preparation of Settlement Paperwork – Draft and organize settlement agreements, stipulations of dismissal, mutual release documents, and any documents needed to record settlement terms related to the property. Coordinate with parties for signatures and ensure compliance with court requirements for submission or dismissal.

• Judgment Recording – Assist in recording final judgments or settlement agreements with the appropriate county recorder or court.

Lien or Title Updates – Prepare documents to release or update liens, judgments, or encumbrances affecting the property.

• Billing Entry & Review – Record billable time; ensure accurate task descriptions.
• Cost Tracking for Case Expenses – Track filing fees, service of process costs, expert witness invoices, and travel expenses.
• Client Payment Monitoring – Monitor retainer balances and flag overdue invoices for attorney review.
• Prepare Billing Reports – Generate itemized billing summaries for property dispute matters for client transparency and internal reporting.

• Client Communication – Serve as the liaison for non-legal client inquiries and routine updates on case status.
• Calendar & Deadline Management – Monitor court deadlines, discovery cutoffs, and scheduled hearings.
• Legal File Organization – Maintain up-to-date digital files.
• Task Tracking & Workflow Support – Manage task lists, case milestones, and attorney reminders to ensure consistent case progression.
• Bookkeeping: Record billable time and expenses, prepare invoices and following up with accounts receivable.