Legal Assistant

Alia Hakimi

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973-***-**** *******@***.****.***

Education

Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, White Plains, NY

Juris Doctor, expected May 2026

Honors: Merit Scholarship

Activities: Muslim Law Students Association

Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

Bachelor of Science, received May 2023

Major: International Relations and Diplomacy Minor: Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Studies

Honors: Merit Scholarship (full-tuition scholarship)

Legal Experience

Mandelbaum Barrett PC, Roseland, NJ

Legal Assistant, November 2022-December 2023, May 2024-November 2024

Supported six attorneys. Drafted reports and documents for trials regarding healthcare matters. Organized and maintained case files and legal documents. Managed client databases and submitted weekly attorney time entries for billing. Managed billing processes and maintained communication with clients to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and fostering positive client relationships.

Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, Totowa, NJ

Intern, January 2022-May 2022

Worked with attorneys and detectives in Homicide Unit. Researched legal issues and reviewed files and discovery. Processed and monitored criminal cases.

Other Experience

Elite Motor Leasing, Bayonne, NJ

Broker, December 2024-Present

Assisted oil brokerage firm. Communicated with various contracting firms regarding import and export of oil between different countries. Reviewed prices, contracts, transportation method, and confirmed orders.

United Capital Investments Group, Dubai, UAE

Intern, January 2023

Assisted oil brokerage firm. Communicated with various contracting firms regarding import and export of oil between different countries. Reviewed prices, contracts, transportation method, and confirmed orders.

Yard House Wayne, NJ

Server, May 2022-June 2023

Worked cooperatively with other servers to deliver great service at busy restaurant.

Picture Framing Outlet, Whippany, NJ

Manager, June 2018-May 2022

Took orders and payments and advised customers regarding photo layout.

Alev Mediterranean Grill, Rockaway, NJ

Manager, July 2017-July 2021

Assisted customers at busy restaurant. Did all hiring and firing and supervised all staff.

Languages

Spanish (intermediate), Turkish (fluent), Uzbek (intermediate), Arabic (beginner)

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