MDT Document Assistants
Legal Document Assistants can help you prepare legal documents per your direction. Legal Document Assistants cannot and do not give advice as they are not attorneys.
Jacqueline Jolley, LDA
Jackie, as she prefers to be known, has worked as a Paralegal for many years. Having attended San Francisco State University and, with a B.A. in Political Science from Sonoma State University, she also served as Paralegal Department Head and Dean at Empire College.
It is worth noting that she comes from a long line of Law Professionals. You can see where the seed of interest in helping people navigate the legal system first began.
Jackie’s experience includes, but is not limited to:
- Living Trusts, Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Property.
- Placer County LDA #17-003
- CALDA Member
- CA Notary Public #2365248
Janet McCarthy, LDA
Janet is a certified Paralegal and a Legal Document Assistant registered in Placer County. She graduated with honors from San José State University with a degree in Political Science.
With a foundation in Family Law and more than 20 years of administrative experience in both the public and private sectors, she is committed to providing exceptional legal and administrative support to ensure that customers receive reliable and affordable assistance with their legal documents.
Janet’s experience and dedication to providing document assistance as an LDA make her an important asset to the team at Mt. Diablo Trust.
- Placer County LDA #25-002
- CALDA Member
- CA Notary Public #2504182
Wendy Rehberg, LDA
Growing up in Shasta County, Wendy comes from a family of legal professionals. For many years she worked as a paralegal in her father’s real estate & estate planning law practice in Redding, CA. Uncles, cousins, and in-laws also work in the field of law.
In 2010, she attended Shasta College, graduated with honors, and received an Associate’s degree as a Legal Assistant. After her father retired, she began her career as a California Licensed Realtor. In 2019, she became a Registered Legal Document Assistant (LDA) to provide affordable legal document services to the public.
Wendy’s combined experience, education, passion, and respect for the law profession qualify her to hold the title of LDA.
- Placer County LDA #24-002
- CALDA Member
- CA DRE #02136702
- CA Notary Public #2493203
Alina Lebedchik
Alina studied Court Reporting at Bryan College in Gold River, where four years of focused study sparked her passion for the legal field and inspired her to continue expanding her skills.
Before attending Bryan College, Alina worked as a loan officer and has been a Notary Public since 2003, giving her a strong foundation in real estate transactions and other types of documentation.
Fluent in Russian, she also served as an interpreter for Excel Interpreting, helping to bridge the communication between school faculty, students, and parents.
With her diverse background, attention to detail, and genuine dedication to helping others, Alina brings both professionalism and heart to our team.
Top Legal Document Assistants FAQs
What's Different Between Legal Document Assistants And Lawyers?
Legal Document Assistants help prepare legal documents but cannot give legal advice or represent customers in court. Lawyers can do both and provide more comprehensive legal services.
What Are Examples Of Legal Documents?
Common documents include divorce papers, trusts, wills, power of attorney, incorporation papers, and various court forms. The exact range of services can vary by jurisdiction and individual practice.
What is a Typical Timeframe For Document Preparation?
The time required depends on the complexity of the documents and the assistant’s workload. Simple documents might be prepared in a day or two, while more complex ones could take a week or more.
What Is The Cost For MDT Services?
Pricing varies depending on the type and complexity of documents. Generally, legal document assistants are less expensive than lawyers for document preparation. Visit our Services & Fees page to view our fee structure.
Are Documents Legally binding?
Documents prepared by legal document assistants can be legally binding if properly executed. However, the assistant should explain that proper execution (e.g., signing, notarizing) is often necessary for the document to be legally effective.
Are Remote Verses In-person Services Offered?
Yes, we offer remote services for some documents, allowing customers to provide information and receive documents electronically. However, certain documents require in-person meetings.
What Information Is Required?
The specific information required depends on the document type but often includes personal details, relevant dates, asset information, and the specifics of the legal matter at hand.
Do LDAs Provide Court Filing Assistance?
Some Legal Document Assistants can help with the mechanics of filing documents with the court, but cannot represent customers in court proceedings.