SADIA K. THOMAS

Email: adwdtb@r.postjobfree.com Telephone: 845-***-**** Location: New York

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: An exceptionally gifted and result- driven criminal justice graduate with extreme devotion to bringing robust analytical and relational skills partnering with professionals from diverse backgrounds. With extensive experience in management, threat analysis, document drafting, investigating, and processing information. All while demonstrating an expectational skill set in record keeping and legal supervision while aiming to bring a significant amount of change in the criminal justice system through dedication and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION:

Monroe College New Rochelle, New York

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice & Political Science December 2014

Master of Science in CJ & Homeland Security & Cyber Security December 2022

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Claudio & Associates P.C. Queens, NY

Family Law & Matrimonial Paralegal (Contested & Uncontested) May 2022 – January 2023

oDrafted pleadings, monitored cases, organized cases, answered phones, interacted with clients, and calendared.

oProvided legal support to the family law and matrimonial team by assisting with all aspects of litigation, including preparation and review of case documents. Prepared discovery materials. Maintained records necessary to file claims.

oDrafted applications to the Court Notice of Motions, Client Certifications, Proposed form of Orders, and other legal documents. E-Filed and Physically filed legal documents. Tracked and entered individual billable time, up to 40hrs per week.

oExecuted case strategy with experienced attorneys, paralegals, clients, and support staff.

oConducted legal research using Lexis Nexis, West-Law, and others legal software. Utilized MyCase for files.

Bronx District Attorney Office Bronx, NY

NYPD E-Discovery Analyst February 2021 – May 2022

oPerformed hands-on forensic data collection and eDiscovery processing services for the NYPD and Bronx DA Office.

oActed as a liaison with NYPD and opposing counsel to coordinate eDiscovery data collection and processing requests.

oProvided technical requirements and guidance to internal and external development teams to drive the development of eDiscovery tools. NYPD Discovery contact for entire Domestic Violence bureau.

oMaintained dockets info, case info and legal documentation using databases and legal system.

oDrafted and maintained legal documents for eDiscovery processing and data collection.

oCreated detailed, professional documentation and reports, including performance metrics and investigation reports.

oPartnered with bureaus to develop defensible approaches to data collection and processing.

oWorked independently and in a remote environment, built relationships, delegated, and escalated risk appropriately.

Bronx District Attorney Office Bronx, NY

Trial Prep Assistant (Community Associate) July 2018 – February 2021

oManaged the scheduling of witnesses for cases. Performed legal research. Performed telework and remote work.

oWorking closely with outside vendors and counsel to minimize document review costs and time.

oExperience in trial litigation preparation. Assisted with litigation training and case management support.

oObtained necessary evidence and/or notified witnesses for grand jury, hearings, and trial. Drafted motions.

oInteracted with investigative staff, witnesses, executives and their staff, contractors & outside agencies as needed.

oListened to and transcribed audio recorded media and created written chronologies for visual media.

oServed subpoenas and drafted medical records or surveillance for cases.

oBuilt repour with the Forensic Analysis team at the OCME.

oReviewed surveillance and financial reports. Transcribed in Patios (Jamaican Dialect) for NYPD and attorneys.

oConsulted with Criminal and Supreme court clerks to obtain certificates of disposition when necessary.

oUpdated computer-based tracking systems, records, filing, document preparation and distribution, scheduling, etc.

Blessed Concept Performance Company Newburgh, NY

Legal and Compliance Analyst Dec 2014 - July 2016

oOverlooked company mail management – retrieved, reviewed, scanned, filed, and directed to appropriate recipients.

oCompleted data entry tasks and quality control reviews.

oMaintained company records, including agreements, policies, procedures, forms, filings, and other information.

oCovered calls and meetings, note-taking, tracking to-dos, providing back-up support to teammates.

oExecuted legal billing management tasks, including intake, data entry, payment tracking, and allocations.

oUtilized electronic signature support, including DocuSign management.

oPrinted and scanned documents that require wet-ink signatures and notarizations.

oRan redlines, proofread, formatted, updated templates, and maintained form library.

oPrepared notices, letters, memoranda, and other internal and external documentation. Performed supporting miscellaneous organizational projects and tasks.

oInterpreted, applied, and enforced all NY State Automotive inspection laws, rules, and regulations.

oAssisted in the testing of new transactions and enhancements to computer programs before implementing with the company.

oUpdated and maintained reports of statistical information as well as production to include quality review of employee performance.

oConferred with data processing programmers and finance personnel to resolve discrepancies.

oInterpreted automotive codes, automobile statuses, and provided updates to records to superiors.

oConducted compliance reviews of personnel for procedural, statutory and program compliance.

oMaintained appropriate documentation, prepared reports of compliance review findings, and conferred with supervisor regarding compliance review findings.

Larkin Ingrassia & Tepermayster Newburgh, NY

Senior Litigation Paralegal Dec. 2016 - July 2018

oExecuted a client billable hour requirement: 1,700 hours annually (142 client billable hours average per month).

oOrganized and maintained documentation to large complex case management matters.

oAdvised attorneys of status dates and changes. Coordinated and made recommendations for case staffing.

oDrafted subpoenas and arranged for process servers. Coordinated the set-up of electronic media for trial purposes.

oCoordinated document retrieval under the supervision of the supervising attorneys.

oMaintained familiarity with key witness files. Assisted in the preparation of documents for trial.

oAttended local and out-of-state trials/arbitrations. Summarized depositions, arbitration transcripts, briefs, etc.

oAssisted attorneys with complex caseload research, subject and topic research, and briefing of court cases.

oDetermined and maintained electronic database needs for large case management; monitor databases.

oPrepared draft responses to pleadings, interrogatories, and requests for admissions for discovery matters.

oMaintained up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.

oSupervised on a case-by-case basis, the work performance of the Project Assistant and/or Paralegals I and II staff.

oCarried out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the firm's policies and applicable laws.

oInterviewed and trained and provided input into the performance appraisal process.

Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem) Middletown, NY

Risk & Compliance Analyst June. 2016 – Dec. 2017

oConducted compliance investigations and reviews, lead the execution of routine compliance projects, supported and/or coordinated external audits, and lead initiatives for Blue Cross Blue Shield.

oIdentified and responded to business risks to comply with govt. laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.

oReviewed and responded to compliance inquiries received by the compliance department from various internal sources.

oTracked privacy investigations and reported out on associated business risks and implemented counter measures.

oConducted compliance investigations and monitored reviews to ensure processes comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Administered the company’s conflict of interest disclosure and monitor processes.

oIdentified risks or gaps within the business and developed recommendations to eliminate or minimize risk.

oWrote reports to summarize any investigation or review findings and countermeasures implemented.

oDeveloped, implemented, and evaluated compliance trainings, programs, and departmental activities.

oSupported and maintained the administration of corporate level compliance policies and procedures.

oSupported and coordinated external regulatory and customer audits.

Reginald Asiedu At Law Bronx, NY

Sr. Probate and Estate Planning Paralegal /Office Manager Dec. 2014 – Dec. 2016

oDrafted legal documents, including Probate Filings/Petitions, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts. NAPT Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Wills, Power of Attorneys, Deeds, Operating Agreements, and related corporate business documents, etc. Registered new business entities with New York Secretary of State.

oReviewed, edited, and proofread legal documents for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.

oRegistered new business entities with New York Secretary of State.

oObtained employee identification numbers with the IRS. Acted as main point of contact for all clients.

oResearched statuses, decisions, legal articles, and codes, effectively managed up to 25 case matters at a time.

oActed in Fiduciary roles as successor trustee and court appointed personal representative overseeing Probate and Trust Estates. Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing expertise.

oAssisted up to 4 attorneys at a time. Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email.

oHandled in person and virtual meetings with clients with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.

oPerformed general office duties, including answering multi-phone, system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, and greeting visitors.

oTrained and managed up to 15 employees in best practices and protocols to realize maximum productivity.

oMaintained computer and physical filing systems. Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.

oEstablished and developed a highly efficient and dependable administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.

oOversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.

Reginald Asiedu At Law Bronx, NY

Intellectual Property Legal Assistant June 2013 – Dec. 2014

oConducted IP-related investigations and performed patent and trademark research.

oCollected mandatory information for and fulfilled intellectual property filing requirements.

oProduced and filed legal documents for copyright applications, trademark renewals and cancellations.

oNegotiated non-disclosure agreements and evaluated third party technology transfers.

oPrepared and delivered correspondence to foreign associates and legal counsel.

oLiaised with and assisted attorneys and inventors in resolution of IP litigations.

oDrafted and filed IP-related legal documents for trademark application, extension, renewal, and opposition.

oAdvised and assisted attorneys in infringement and breach of contract matters.

oExecuted legal research and prepared corresponding result and status reports.

oMonitored and maintained trademark and patent dockets, in a careful manner.

oImplemented and updated docketing software and docketing procedures, as needed.

oDeveloped, managed, and improved the company’s website in an efficient manner.

Reginald Asiedu At Law Bronx, NY

Trademark & Patent Legal Intern June 2011 – June 2013

oProvided support to a combination of several timekeepers which may include partners, associates, and paralegals.

oPerformed document production, including drafting, revising, and editing documents, and finalizing format and style in compliance with appropriate requirements. Prepared disclosure documents for mailing, scanning, and faxing.

oMet with clients and assisted with legal intake, answered phones, and updated the court calendar.

oManaged files and client contact databases, using strong organizational skills.

oAssisted with reviewing daily docket and updated the attorneys and paralegals on upcoming dates and deadlines for filings.

oManaged, with minimal supervision, the administrative functions relating to the Office of Patent Counsel.

oReviewed all incoming mail and determined which require the immediate attention of Patent Counsel.

oProperly routed documentation and prepare responses, when necessary, for the attorney's signature.

oUtilized document management systems, docket system, and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records.

Carol’s Temporaries Newburgh, NY

Legal Intake Specialist January 2010-June 2011

oPerformed intake for potential clients and supported attorneys with client communications and investigative work such as gathering evidence, searching records and documents, and/or contacting potential clients and witnesses to gather information.

oCreated and transcribed records of confidential meetings and conversations and prepared correspondence.

oOrganized and supported community outreach activities.

oScheduled appointments, depositions, and meetings and maintained attorneys’ files and calendars; made travel arrangements and prepared and submitted expense reports and other financial documents for payment as requested.

oAssisted in the onboarding process for new hires, volunteers, and/or interns, including organizing orientation programs; training in office policies, procedures, and technologies; and addressing employee, intern, and volunteer queries regarding office management and facility management issues.

oPrepared, edited, cited checks, and formatted correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.

oRetrieved and filed legal documents with the courts in person or using the Case Management software.

oOrganized and maintained litigation, amicus and other case files, rans case reports, tracked court deadlines, and updated the progress of the case using law practice management software.

oCommunicated with outside counsel to refer and monitor statuses of co-counseled and/or pro bono cases.

oProvided legal assistance to clients, including conducting intakes and assisting with client interviews.

oOrganized multiple training, community outreaches, and legal clinics under the direction and supervision of the attorney- supervisor and helped create presentation decks and relevant materials.

SKILLS:

Excellent Communication Skills Teamwork Leadership Excel Microsoft Products 94WPM Evidence Collection Protocols Multitasker Fast-Paced Crime Trend Analysis Legal Terminology Safety & Security Investigative Analytical Confidential Policy Compliance Legal Research Attention to Detail MyCase, Analyst Notebook Legal Codes & Procedures Crime Mapping Software Crime Databases Decision Making Analyzing Threat Searching Data Entry SIEM Tools Policies and Procedures Records Maintenance Knowledge of FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC/HTML JavaScript Conflict Resolution IoT Lexis Nexis Artificial Intelligence Legalistic Technical Aptitude Westlaw SharePoint Online Office365 Teams Zoom Outlook E-Discovery Critical Infrastructure Knowledge Incident Response Relativity File Vault Google Business Customer Service

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