Legal Assistant

Location:

New York City, NY

Posted:

July 13, 2020

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TAHIRAH ABDO

EXPERIENCE Subin Associates, LLP, New York, NY September 2019-Present Legal Assistant

• Multi-task and prepare critical deadline legal documents

• Report and communicate team assignments weekly to ensure efficient progress and compliance

• Assist in coordinating meetings with clients

• Proficiency using Smart Advocate system

Friedman Sanchez, LLP, Brooklyn, NY March 2015-September 2019 Paralegal

• Develop and prepare written letters and legal documents to progress cases

• Trial preparation: gather, sort, index, categorize, and organize materials

• Court Filing: prepare and file legal documents

• Assist in communicating with clients and opposing counsel offices

• Perform client intakes

• Draft pleadings including motions

• Handle discovery

• Proficiency using Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis and Internet to research case law

SUNY Oswego Skate Shop, Oswego, NY August 2016-March 2019 Skate Guard

• Supervised visitors and ice conditions to ensure safety of visitors

• Coordinated Skate and Shoot sessions

• Communicated with visitors to ensure they are having a positive experience on the ice

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EDUCATION State University of New York at Oswego August 2015-May 2019 Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting and Mass Communication Minor in Public Justice

GPA: 3.69

Dean’s list: Fall 2015 and 2016

President’s list: Spring 2017-2019

Scholarships: Dean’s Scholarship, Excelsior Scholarship EXTRA-

CURRICULAR

ACTIVITIES

Oswego Women’s Club Hockey August 2018-May 2019

Social Media Coordinator

• Generated content on platforms to increase game attendance

• Collaborated with other clubs to promote events

• Monitored social media trends to gain internet traffic on platforms National Broadcast Society August 2016-May 2019

Treasurer

• Monitored assets in multiple accounts to ensure financial security of the club

• Handled disbursements and deposits to balance accounts

• Organized fundraising events to save money for club members

• Communicated with Student Association to maintain a positive financial relationship

WTOP November 2016-May 2018

Audio Director

• Oversaw audio in news production

• Set up microphones

• Adjusted audio levels throughout live production to ensure smooth audio transition

Talent November 2016-May 2017

• Provided insight on various topics on late night talk show to ensure entertainment for the audience