Money Laundering Office Manager

Jessica Rachel Fishkind

Fort Lee, NJ ***** 201-***-**** ad0l6d@r.postjobfree.com

BAR ADMISSIONS: NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY

Analytical and detail-oriented professional with 20+ years of experience in guiding clients in protecting legal rights, suggesting course of actions in various matters, and helping disadvantaged communities. Ability to manage legal research, facilitate document preparation, and provide general legal support to drive streamlined firm operations and ensure top-flight client service, satisfaction, and retention. Demonstrated persistence, persuasion, leadership, and superior communication skills while interacting effectively with clients.

Professional Experience

OSEN LLC Hackensack, New Jersey

Attorney / Office Manager July 2018 to Present

●Manage representation of victims of international acts of terrorism in litigation under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Justice against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, including application of aiding and abetting as well as conspiracy provisions to financial instrumentalities

●Conduct interviews of wounded in action veterans and family members of individuals and veterans killed in action along with preparing sworn affidavits for submission to the court in timely manner.

●Prepare and guide potential witnesses and experts for trials while ensuring willingness to provide testimony.

●Manage the legal team and support staff overseeing case management and all aspects of litigation.

●Handle complex litigation with an emphasis on money laundering investigations and all aspects of discovery pertaining to civil counterterrorism litigation to facilitate attainment of desired outcomes/results.

Law Offices of Elliott Malone ESQ. LLC Cresskill, New Jersey

Attorney December 2016 to July 2018

●Drafted, revised, and updated all necessary pleadings, correspondence, interrogatories, retainer agreements, motions, and settlement documents to avoid errors and ensure accuracy.

●Conducted Mock Trial Exercises from Jury selection to Summation to facilitate preparation and readiness of over 50 clients for trials Interviewed potential witnesses and experts for trial preparation to ensure effective representation in court proceedings. Represent plaintiffs and defendants in class action toxic tort/discrimination, asbestos and liability litigation.

●Provide legal advice and guidance to clients regarding personal injury claims, including motor vehicle accidents,

●slip and falls, medical malpractice, workplace injuries. Conduct investigations, collect evidence, and assess the merits of potential cases. Develop and execute effective legal strategies and formulate litigation plans, prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, pleadings, and discovery requests. Represent clients in negotiations, settlement discussions, mediations, and arbitrations. Litigate cases in court, presenting arguments, examining witnesses, and cross-examining opposing parties, advocating for clients' best interests during trial proceedings.

Consultant January 2009 to November 2016 /Full-time Caregiver January 2009 to November 2016

●Conducted mock trial exercises to prepare clients for trials / Cared for 3 children under the age of 5.

Law Offices of Leonard R. Glass, P.A. Tenafly, New Jersey

Senior Associate November 1998 to December 2008

●Represented corporate and business clients Court Proceedings during Arbitration Proceedings, including conferences with clients and trial conferences. Handled and facilitated several operations, such as legal research, review of documents, interview of witnesses, preparation of trial memorandums, and settlement agreements to manage workload effectively.

●Provide legal advice and guidance to clients regarding personal injury claims, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls asbestos, malpractice, workplace injuries. Conduct investigations, collect evidence, and assess the merits of potential cases. Develop and execute effective legal strategies and formulate litigation plans, prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, pleadings, and discovery requests. Represent clients in negotiations, settlement discussions, mediations, and arbitrations. Litigate cases in court, presenting arguments, examining witnesses, and cross-examining opposing parties, advocating for clients' best interests during trial proceedings.

●Drafted, reviewed, negotiated, and litigated contracts, leases, and a broad range of legal documents for more than 75 clients while effectively interpreting laws, rules, and regulations and analyzing probable outcomes to provide consultation and legal advice.

Additional Experience

Office of District Attorney Assistant District Attorney- Trial Division

Prosecution of over 100 jury trials and Supervisor of Criminal Court ADA” s in all aspects of their training and handling of their case cases through trial.

Core Competencies

Legal Services & Support, Client Counseling & Representation, Document Preparation, Settlement Negotiations, Arbitration & Litigation, Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Talents

Education/Certifications

Syracuse University College of Law

Juris Doctor

Syracuse University

B.A., Political Science

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