School Aide Legal Intern
Resume:
MARIE A.
MARTIAL
*********@*****.***
***-** *** ******, ******* Heights, New York 11411
SKILLS
Referring matters to attorneys in other offices and keeping track of matter until its resolution
Responsible for ensuring that Clients pay their invoices in a timely manner.
Organizational skills
Inter-office communications
Communications with parents, faculty, and staff
Communications with legal staff at courts and legal offices
Expense tracking
Document filing
Editing and proofreading
Writing and editing
Administrative Support
Responsible for firm billing and generating invoices
Preparation of legal documents such as real estate closing statements
Managing purchasing activities
Legal compliance
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and MyCase Legal Software
Fluent in legal terminology
Fluent in Haitian Creole
Secretarial Skills
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL S.U.N.Y
Buffalo, NY • May 2002
Juris Doctor
Buffalo Law Review, Articles Editor Clerk: Journal of Affordable Housing & Community Development; Intellectual Property Journal.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
New York, NY • December 1998
Master of Arts: Psychology of Parenthood
May 1995
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology and Metropolitan Studies
WORK HISTORY
NYC Board of Education/ John Dewey High School-School Aide
Brooklyn, NY• 12/2021-present
•Develop-and organize filing and retrieval system for school records.
•Reviewing and processing of request for records
• Enter school student attendance reversal on ATS System.
•Enter student transcript updates.
•Enter incoming students into ATS system.
•Process student school verifications.
•Daily communication interaction with students and parents.
Palmieri Law, PC – Administrative Assistant
Mineola, NY • 01/2014 – 04/2020
Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
Filed documents with the courts on behalf of the attorney.
Screened telephone calls and forwarded them to the appropriate departments.
Entered new cases into company database.
Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
Supported a team of three attorneys in general practice firm.
Organized envelopes, postage, and mail correspondence for all clients.
Organized files for court proceedings.
Prepare and keep track of all firm billing.
Prepare and send monthly invoices to clients.
Produced legal documents,
including real estate closing statements.
Performed word processing and editing of documents.
Generated correspondence and reports using MS Word.
Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities.
Filed all court documents on behalf of the attorneys.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss the progress of cases.
Ordered office supplies
Self-employed - Law Office of Marie A. Martial, PLLC
Brooklyn, NY • 01/2007 - 10/2010
Represented landlord and tenants in Housing Court.
Resolved landlord and tenant disputes.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Negotiated home mortgage modifications and alternative mitigation efforts for distressed homeowners.
Aided numerous homeowners in resolving home mortgage disputes.
Represented both Purchasers and Sellers at closings on residential and commercial properties.
Represented Plaintiffs in personal injury matters.
LEBOEUF, LAMB, GREENE & MACRAE, L.L.P - Associate
New York, NY • 09/2002 - 01/2007
Represented clients in connection with all aspects of complex commercial litigation practice.
Conducted research for upcoming cases for the firm's attorneys.
Drafted memorandum and legal documents under the supervision of staff attorneys.
Analyzed documents in preparation for discovery in complex litigation; second- chaired partner at numerous depositions. Drafted summaries immediately afterwards
Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law, legal authority, and comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
Prepared and electronically filed motions, orders and moving papers for Federal and state courts.
Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and appeals.
Firm Pro-bono Externship: South Brooklyn Legal Services
Advocated for clients before the court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in the light most favorable to them.
Researched, drafted memorandum and legal documents under the supervision of staff attorneys.
SUPREME COURT OF NEW YORK, CRIMINAL TERM - Summer Legal Intern
New York, NY • 05/2000 - 08/2000
Responded to inquiries from the public regarding court appearance, trial dates, judicial procedures, and fines.
Researched and drafted memorandum and opinions addressing all issues involved in criminal and civil cases.
Researched, drafted memorandum, and assisted in various court proceedings, sentencing and motion hearings, including Mapp, Wade, Sandoval, etc.
Drafted memorandum and assisted the court in addressing various issues raised in contested and uncontested divorces and annulments.
Prepared jury charges and questions for qualification of expert witnesses.
CHURCH AVENUE MERCHANTS BLOCK ASSOCIATION - Program Coordinator, Family Daycare Program
Brooklyn, NY • 06/1998 - 07/1999
Developed and implemented a curriculum to prepare participants to open an accredited Family Day Care Program.
Conducted a three-week class to prepare participants to pass home inspections for New York State licensing as a Family Day Care Provider.
Worked alongside Program Supervisor to outline and implement the program plans and objectives.
Ordered supplies that were mandatory to have in a Family Day Care for participants to pass inspection.
Conducted preliminary home visits to inspect Family Day Care site before the New York State Department of Health conducted an official inspection;
Prepared the budget and program reports for Funding institutions.
Case Manager 05/1996 - 06/1998
Worked with a caseload of 15 families providing individual and family counseling and assessments.
Completed visitations to check on children, families, and home environments.
Attended proceedings for reunification and permanent placement.
Created and updated case service plans and court reports.
Updated case records with all client contacts and informational updates.
Helped families pursue program resources.
Obtained documents, clearances, certificates, and approvals from local, state, and federal agencies.
Copied, logged, and scanned supporting documentation.
Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc. (CAMBA) - Outreach Worker/Parent Trainer
Brooklyn, NY • 09/1995 - 05/1996
Planned outreach events for the community to reach out to at-risk families.
Advocated for client needs and funding for at-risk groups.
Worked with families at risk for losing their children to foster care to educate them on how to keep their families together.
Prepared diverse curriculum to conduct state mandated parenting groups
Coordinated and facilitated parenting groups weekly for parents in jeopardy of losing their children to foster care.
Conducted individual and family sessions for targeted families in the community.
As needed conducted home visits to at risk families.
ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS 4/11/2016-PRESENT
Founder and CEO, Jyst Because, Inc., Created to provide education and knowledge to individuals who are interested in launching a business.
Most Businesses fail within the first three years, and this is so because they may have an excellent product or service to offer, however, they are not well equipped go out into the marketplace to thrive and survive. My goal as CEO of Jyst Because, is to offer not just tangible services to establish a business but general knowledge about being an entrepreneur and business owner that will sustain them and propel their business to a successful path; Founder and CEO of Our Rebirth, Inc., created to provide inspirational and motivational support to individuals who are re writing their own life story to fulfill their God given purpose.
CERTIFICATIONS 04/2022-07/2022.
Completion of an eight week Business Canvas Model course
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