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Shari Abramson

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OBJECTIVE

Dedicated and hardworking professional seeking a position as a Paralegal in a Law Firm where I am able to

incorporate knowledge, skills in legal research, and client communication, to increase productivity while being

challenged, enhancing my skills and expertise, and by expanding my knowledge in the legal field.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

• Goal oriented, self-motivated and a fast learner who possesses strong project and people management

skills

• Proficient in developing and presenting diverse ideas in a concise and logical manner

• Strong command over verbal and written communication

• Exceptional ability to maintain confidential matters

• Resolves in-depth queries in a methodical manner independently and with internal business partners to

find appropriate resolutions, efficiencies and high level of quality

• Experience in preparing and analyzing data for management accurately completing tasks within the

required time frame

• Enjoys sharing knowledge and encouraging development of others to achieve specific team goals and

objectives

• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical professionals in an effective manner

• Excellent planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support, and responsibilities in a

professional manner

• Skilled in short and long term planning and implementing strategies

• Strong ability to analyze situations and solve problems with strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to successfully train others

EXPERIENCE

Paralegal/Legal Secretary- Striker, Striker & Stenby January 2006 – June 2012

• Maintained excellent communication with internal and external personnel while multitasking in a high

paced, team oriented environment

• Responsible for providing editorial assistance such as research, writing, copy editing, and handling

various aspects of the editorial process for the entire firm on a daily basis

• Actively participated in improving team functioning by working collaboratively with upper

management to enhance communication to achieve the firm’s objectives and goals

• Produced, proofread, and edited a variety of business and legal documents and materials, including but

not limited to: letters, reports, proposals, forms, business invoices and various shipment related invoices

on a daily basis

• Controlled and managed the office docket daily

• Assigned to all office duties including: answering phones, clerical work, filing, typing, faxing,

scanning, ordering and handling shipments & supplies, as well as being in charge of the office billing

computer, invoices, statements and performed other essential tasks as per the instructions of senior

management

• Actively listening and probing questions while dealing with the matter in a calm and fair approach

using both diplomacy and empathy when needed and referring to higher management for further

assistance if necessary

• Structured system for filing and storage to minimize cost and maximize availability of documents

• Assigned to managing records, gathering information and references, editing and maintaining all

technical documentation including scanned files, invoices, receipts and all business documentation in

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print, and online and recording them in the electronic filing system and categorizing them for retrieval

and review

• Managed all phases of direct mail projects, print operations, and coordinated mailing process

• Prepared effective presentation, reports and spreadsheet materials and assisted in analyzing results and

data with staff, upper management, and clients

• Worked pro-actively with upper management and maintained awareness of upcoming deadlines and

coordinated daily operations with upper management

OTHER EXPEREINCES

• Volunteer Work: Political Experience- assisting Assemblyman Charles Lavine on his re-election

campaign

• Internship at the “Good Hope Youth Group”- Non-Secure Juvenile Detention Center- Cortland New

York, 2004-2005.

• Internship at the Nassau County Legal Aid Society-Duties ranged from interviewing Defendants before

Arraignment in holding cells, keeping the court calendar for Legal Aid, Assisting Legal Aid Attorneys,

and numerous other daily duties.

• Shadowing & Assisting in the Office of Stuart A. Abramson (Father)- :Labor Law Attorney

EDUCATION

SUNY Cortland - Bachelor of Arts in Criminology August 2001- May 2005

C.W. Post- Paralegal Certification

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

•Hardware and software proficient

•Proficient in database, word processing and spreadsheet programs

•Achieved computer proficiency; demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word,

Accounting & Bookkeeping Programs, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop and all internet

functions

REFERENCES

References available upon request

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