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Associate Lawyer Senior

Location:
Queens, NY
Posted:
March 22, 2024

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Kishwar Bibi

**-** **** ******, ***** Astoria New York, 11105

Cell No 929-***-****

Email: ad4in8@r.postjobfree.com

BAR ADMISSION

Member Bar council of Lahore high court Rawalpindi Bench, Pakistan December 2008 Plan to sit for the Bar Examination for admission to the New York State Bar February 25

EDUCATION

ST JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Queens, NY Fresh LL.M Graduate (in US Legal Studies) January 2024

Punjab University, Lahore Pakistan Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) December 2004

Honors: Academic Scholarship (tuition scholarship awarded based on academic merit)

Activities: Member student Bar Association LL.M

Experience

Law Offices of Suraj Law Firm Legal associate: November 2023 to January2024

Maintaining case files, organizing documents, and tracking deadlines to ensure timely submissions and compliance with immigration regulations. Client Communication: Prepare and file legal documents.

Legal Intern: April 2006 – September 2006

Drafted petitions, opinion and legal notices reviewed, and negotiated lease agreements to ensure fair terms for both landlords and tenants. Successfully resolved disputes through effective communication and mediation skills.

Jan Law Associates

Associate Lawyer December2011 to July 2015

Legal. Research minor offenses to complex legal issue, Draft Bail Petitions, client interview, Exhibiting documents in courts. Representing clients in court proceedings, including arraignments, hearings, trials, and sentencing.

Senior Associate Lawyer: Aug2015 to Feb 2022

Practiced in criminal Tort law,

Analyzed numerous criminal cases, managed a diverse caseload of criminal matters, ranging from minor offenses to complex legal issues. Conducted legal research, prepared motions, and provided strategic legal advice to clients facing criminal charges. Handled tort law cases involving personal injury claims and civil wrongs. developed legal strategies to build strong cases for clients seeking compensation for injuries or damages. Drafting various legal documents such as motions, briefs, pleadings, and appeals for submission to the court.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Language:

I am trilingual (Urdu, English, Punjabi)

Technical skills

Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Drafting skills, Effective client communication, Skilled complex problem solver.

Experience in using Westlaw, LexisNexis for Legal Research



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