Data Entry Personal Injury

REEM ESSHAK

Haledon, NJ 862-***-**** *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/reem-ishak-410572113

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law – River Edge, NJ

Paralegal – Employment Law January 2022 – January 2024

●Draft legal correspondence, client intake letters, formal legal documents, including complaints and discovery

●Coordinate with clients regarding sensitive employment matters, ensuring clear communication and confidentiality

●Organize, analyze, and compile documents for production and filing in both state and federal courts

●File documents via NJ E-Courts, NYSCEF, and Federal PACER, demonstrating strong familiarity with court systems

●Maintain attorney calendars and schedule key case events such as hearings, mediations, and depositions

●Draft demand letters and support early settlement discussions

●Prepare settlement distribution sheetsPerform administrative and secretarial tasks for attorneys at the firm

●Perform administrative and secretarial tasks for attorneys at the firm

Paralegal – Personal Injury November 2019 – January 2022

●Manage complex client files and prepare supporting documentation for litigation

●Maintain contact with clients, medical providers, and legal teams to facilitate case preparation

●Handle docketing, file management, and data entry in legal management systems

●Prioritize time-sensitive deadlines and case timelines

●Draft and file complaints, discovery demands, and motions using NJ E-Courts, NYSCEF and PACER

Law Offices of James C. DeZao – Parsippany, NJ

Paralegal (Personal Injury, Immigration, Family Law) April 2017 – November 2019

●Draft divorce complaints, marital dissolution agreements, income and expense statements

●Conduct legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis; cite-check and ensure compliance with Bluebook citation rules

●Draft and compile discovery documents and pleadings

Celentano, Stadtmauer & Walentowicz, LLP – Clifton, NJ

Paralegal –Health Law June 2015 – April 2017

●Perform legal research and analysis; prepare case binders and exhibits for depositions and trials

●Support attorneys with scheduling and calendaring legal events

●Draft and review litigation documents and coordinate filings

Helen Bamber & Michael Korzinski – London, UK (Remote)

Research Analyst – Human Rights January 2014 – June 2015

●Coordinate and manage sensitive data for case research

●Analyze and synthesize legal material and reports for formal reviews

Skills & Certifications

●Legal Tools: Expert in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Litify, Needles, Adobe, NJ E-Courts, NYSCEF, PACER, Westlaw, LexisNexis

●Legal Support: Expert in Document Drafting, Legal Research, Court Filings, Calendar Management, Bluebook Citation, Client Communication

●Soft Skills: Detail-Oriented, Organized, Proactive Communicator, Deadline-Driven

●Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic

EDUCATION

Montclair State University: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Minor in Pre-Law, GPA: 3.8

Honors: Dean’s List. The National Society of Leadership and Success, Active Member, Golden Key International Honor Society, Active Member

Damascus University Law School: Bachelor of Arts, Law School, specialized in Criminal Justice and Juvenile Delinquent Law, GPA: 3.9. Honors’ List

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