Legal Intern Front Desk

Alexandra Brooke Newman

Boca Raton, Florida, ****7 ********@*******.*** 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

**@****************.***, 914-***-**** ext.14

Carli Castanares, Director of Operations, Traffic Control Group ***************@*****.***, 914-***-****

Elle Jardim and Donna Singer, Owners/Founders, Center for Movement *******@*****************.***, 914-***-****

Honorary Scott Dunn, Judge; professor at Fordham Law, NY Courts ******@********.***

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