Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Alexander Collins

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Education

Saint John's University

Queens, NY

Bachelors of Science

May 2015

Major: Legal Studies

Work Experience

YMCA Of Montclair

Montclair, NJ

Assistant Teacher/ Afterschool Program

September 2014-Present

. Work with teacher to facilitate activities for all children both

indoors and outdoors

. Assist teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean and learning

environment

YMCA Of Montclair

Montclair, NJ

Camp Counselor

June 2014-August 2014

. Responsible for leading and assisting in teaching of activities

. Assist in program areas such as swimming, arts and crafts as required

NJ State Senator District 40 Kevin J. O'Toole Office

Wayne, NJ

Intern

October 2013- May 2014

. Compose letters for the Senator's office

. Answer phones, emails and filing

. File constituents letters accordingly

. Research issues and topics for the Senator

Queens Bar Association

Queens, NY

Queens Volunteer Lawyers Project Intern

February 2014

. Legal research

. Helps with clients through the phone

. Legal filing

Kincade School of Martial Arts

Montclair, NJ

Karate Instructor

July 2009- Present

. Trained adults and children form ages 5 to 18 in basic karate

techniques.

. Maintained equipment for facility to keep the students safe

. Promoting a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior

as a role model.

. Provided effective customer service and dealt tactfully and

courteously with the public by managing expectations.

Montclair Grass Roots Summer Camp Program

Montclair, NJ

Camp Counselor Summer

2011, 2012, 2013

. Provided leadership and guidance to a group of 30 seven and eight year

old day campers.

. Maintained a positive working relationship with up to fifteen staff

members.

. Enforced appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and

applied behavior management techniques.

Extracurricular Activities

St John's University Queens, New York. - St. Johns University Student

Ambassador, Mega Mover's, Karate Club, Judo Club, and Self Defense Club.

Academic Services learning for discover New York.

Martial Arts- Karate, Judo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 1997- Present

Certifications

West law Next- Research More Productively - 4/29/2014

Westlaw Next- Research More Efficiently - 4/29/2014

Paralegal- Case Law Research for Paralegals - 4/30/2014

Paralegal- Litigation Research for Paralegals - 4/29/2014

Paralegal - Westlaw Classic Fundamentals for Paralegals - 4/29/2014

Paralegal- Statutes Research for Paralegals - 4/30/2014

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