CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a growth-oriented position in the legal field as a legal
assistant/paralegal.
SUMMARY
. Self-motivated and results-oriented paralegal with solid educational
background, good analytical abilities and attention to details.
. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
. Ability to grow by expanding knowledge of clients, legislation and legal
documents.
. Proven ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet
deadlines.
. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point),
LexisNexis, Abacus Law, Abacus Back Office, Adobe Acrobat Professional.
. Fluent in written and spoken Russian.
. Licensed as a Notary Public.
EXPERIENCE
McIntyre & Kirshenbaum, LLC Paralegal August 2012-
Present
. Draft, edit, proofread correspondence and documents
. Organize and track documents received from clients, adversaries and
courts
. Prepare documents needed for trials and mediation
. Review and gather relevant documents, organize exhibits and coordinate
filing of court submissions
. Prepare immigration forms and supporting documents for the removal of
conditions on residency (I-751, G-28) and naturalization (I-400)
. Prepare closing documents for the Seller (Deed, Affidavit of Title,
Seller's Residency Certification, Affidavit of Consideration, Form
1099-S, etc.)
. Request Certificate of Occupancy and mortgage pay-off information,
submit deeds for recording
. Schedule meetings, interface with clients and adversaries
. Contact court as needed
. Scan, copy, file and ship documents via various courier services;
place and receive faxes
. Maintain confidential paper and computer files
. Provide firm-wide phone coverage, administrative and clerical support
to the attorneys
New York Legal Assistance Group Volunteer
2011-2012
. Assisted Counsel with organization of documentary evidence, maintain
confidential files and records.
. Supported with administrative duties including data entry into Time
Management application.
Alkanet, Inc., Scotch Plains, NJ Executive Coordinator
2000-2010
. Managed daily operations and financial records.
. Reviewed employment agreements.
. Acted as a liaison between Executive and clients/contacts.
. Conducted online Industry research.
. Prepared applications for H-1B visas, citizenship and I-130 petitions
and submitted supporting paperwork (LCA, I-864).
. Tracked progress of immigration by contacting USCIS and embassies.
St. Vincent's Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center, New York, NY
Radiation Therapist 1998-2000
. Assisted Radiation Oncologists in treatment planning using simulation
procedures.
. Delivered radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by Radiation
Oncologists, using Linear Accelerators, on a daily basis.
. Took weekly x-rays to confirm correct treatment position.
. Interacted with Nursing staff, Doctors, Physicists and Dosimetrists
regarding ongoing treatment.
EDUCATION
Horizon Institute for Paralegal Studies, Certificate Program, Linden, NJ.
2010
Graduated with Honors.
Courses: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Pleadings, NJ Civil Practice
and Procedure, Court System, Torts, Contracts, Employment Law,
Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Wills and Estates, Matrimonial Law, Real
Estate, Legal Ethics, Paralegal Practice.
Montefiore School of Radiation Therapy, Certificate Program, Bronx, NY.
1994-1997
Moldavian State University, Kishinev, Moldova. 1985-1990
Combined BA and MA in Russian Language and Literature, minor in
teaching.