Legal Intern Front Desk
Resume:
Alexandra Brooke Newman
Boca Raton, Florida, ****7 adrffl@r.postjobfree.com 914-***-****
Education
Juris Doctor, Fordham University School of Law
May 2022 New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts in English, Fordham University
May 2015 Bronx, NY
Awards
Jogues Academic Scholarship,
Fordham University School of Law
Merit-based academic scholarship to law school
LSAT
LSAT score: 165
Jan 2016 New York, NY
Professional Experience
Legal Researcher, Fordham University
Researched current and political events and topics Assisted in the preparation and finalization of legal articles Analyzed, reviewed, and summarized legal documents for research purposes Drafted legal articles, particularly related to the area of legal professional ethics Edited grammar and language and drafted citations in Bluebook format Studied legal ethics implications regarding federalism Investigated legal ethics violations by attorneys on both sides of the Trump impeachment inquiry
Drafted notes with my opinion for the attorney to consider Prioritized work to meet deadlines
May 2021 – Jan 2022
New York, NY
Legal Intern, Elefante & Persanis, LLP
Assisted the attorney in all aspects of transactional practice Researched/drafted legal memoranda in the areas of contracts, real estate, estate planning, and other civil litigation
Drafted answers, complaints, responses, motions and settlement agreements Participated in real estate closings and noted important features Attended depositions and meetings between the attorney and clients in preparation of facilitating a lawsuit
Filed pleadings and conducted research to cultivate such pleadings Organized and prioritized legal documents and navigated procedural issues, heeding to deadlines in the process
Liaised with attorneys, real estate brokers, and clients Jun 2017 – Nov 2017
Eastchester, NY
Server, Toojay’s Deli
Recommended menu items based on customer needs and preferences Assisted other workers to achieve maximum efficacy during peak attendance times Fostered repeat business by getting to know customers, most of whom were regulars, and getting to know their orders
Ensured cleanliness of the dining area throughout the day or evening Provided clientele with a positive impression of the restaurant by being warm and welcoming toward guests
Managed time and checked on guests, ensuring that everything was to their liking Responded quickly and diffused the situation if there was ever a complaint Ensured guests left the restaurant in a good mood after having a positive experience Mar 2019 – Dec 2019
Boca Raton, FL
Substance Abuse Technician, Awakenings Halfway House Drove and escorted clients to meetings and outings, outpatient, hospital trips, doctor appointments, shopping, and detox
Conducted Urinalysis and breathalyzers to ensure that all clients were living a drug-free lifestyle Admission and discharging of clients and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for clients
Remained reachable and open so clients felt comfortable being open and honest Monitored all clients; made rounds at specified intervals to ensure that all clients were accounted for
Counted medications and documented these counts; distributed medications and monitored the taking of the medications
Documented client information and provided shift notes about daily occurrences while upholding HIPAA standards
Nov 2018 – Jun 2019
Boca Raton, FL
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Receptionist/ Sales Representative, Center for Movement Operated the front desk telephone system by answering phones and addressing general inquiries
Organized and maintained the client calendar by assisting guests in scheduling appointments with Pilates instructors
Kept track of appointments and kept in communication with clients and instructors for these appointments
Managed payments and assisted in conducting sales of Pilates sessions and products Provided clientele with a positive first impression of the company by greeting and welcoming guests
Answered general inquiries by educating clientele on the background and benefits of Pilates Jun 2016 – Sep 2016
New York, NY
Account Executive, SS Sampliner & Company, Inc.
Managed accounts; kept track of dates, deadlines and appointments; finances, payments, and balances
Liaised between embassies, attorneys, clients, and debtors Negotiated settlements and payment plans
Read through and analyzed legal contracts
Was in constant communication via phone or email
Wrote important emails, letters, summaries/updates, legal letters Wrote letters in French and communicated with French-speaking people by phone Remained polite in high-pressure, tense situations; used my peaceful and positive demeanor to calm distressed debtors
Utilized my diplomatic skills to negotiate fair deals between the debtors and clients Feb 2016 – Jun 2016
New York, NY
Social Media and Marketing Coordinator, Aesthetic Surgery Center Managed and maintained the company’s social media media account (Facebook) by uploading daily content
Reviewed and edited media accounts to provide quality assurance and accurate news information
Created engaging content (photos, videos, writing) that increased follower count by 100% over a three-week window
Lead and trained employees on social media strategy to promote interest in aesthetic surgery and generate business
Aug 2012 – Jan 2013
Darien, CT
Skills
Research,
Microsoft outlook (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word), Social media management and marketing (Instagram,
Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat,),
Calendar management, Communication,
Customer service, Negotiation, Organization, Marketing, Drafting, Sales, Editing, Legal discourse
Languages
French
References
Ralph Elefante, Partner, Elefante & Persanis, LLP
adrffl@r.postjobfree.com, 914-***-**** ext.14
Carli Castanares, Director of Operations, Traffic Control Group adrffl@r.postjobfree.com, 914-***-****
Elle Jardim and Donna Singer, Owners/Founders, Center for Movement adrffl@r.postjobfree.com, 914-***-****
Honorary Scott Dunn, Judge; professor at Fordham Law, NY Courts adrffl@r.postjobfree.com
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