Experienced Paralegal and Legal Operations Specialist

SUAD AL HALABI

Alexandria, Virginia ***** 703-***-**** ****.********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Georgetown University Law Center,

Washington, DC

Master of Laws in International Legal Studies, 2013 Certificate in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, 2013

• Activities: Georgetown International Arbitration Society, Foreign Lawyers at Georgetown University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

Bachelor of Laws LL.B.), 1992

• Best Dissertation Prize: “The Procedures of Renting or Buying a Property by Foreign Residents in Jordan”

• Published with the Jordanian Bar Association (1996)

• Trainee Lawyer Award Recipient (1996)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC Paralegal Specialist – Contractor

Departmental Appeals Board (DAB) March 2020 – Present

• Draft legal documents and review for compliance with policies and privilege criteria.

• Manage case files and electronic filing for court documents (complaints, motions, orders, etc.)

• Assign and track incoming cases to appropriate attorneys, create and maintain docket entries using electric case management systems.

• Conduct virtual hearings recording, manage Teams recording and provide technical support, ensure secure storage, submit transcript request and save files appropriately according to its protocol.

• Apply HTML formatting to judicial decisions and case documents for publication on internal databases and legal platforms, edit and code legal documents using HTML to ensure compliances with accessibility standards and digital guidelines.

• Assist counsel during hearings and litigation phases, provide support for case management.

• Conduct training and supervise junior paralegal and legal tech staff.

• Played a key role in revising departmental manuals and improving internal case tracking systems.

• Recognized for training new hires and improving internal process. The District of Columbia Bar, Washington, DC

Membership Assistant Summer 2019

• Managed database updates and assisted with Bar operations and administrative duties. Tahirih Justice Center, Falls Church, VA

Legal Administrative Intern 2018 - 2019

• Assisted immigration attorneys with case filings, evidence preparation, and forms.

• Conducted country conditions research and drafted legal correspondence. International Law Institute, Washington, DC

Legal Administration Intern 2011-2012

• Assisted in developing international law seminars and conducting research on global legal organizations.

• Co-presented in Arabic at a seminar on Project Monitoring and Evaluation at a global seminar. SUAD AL HALABI

Alexandria, Virginia 22304 703-***-**** ****.********@*****.***

• Awarded a scholarship for the 2012 International Arbitration and Mediation Seminar. Al Mezan Firm, Amman, Jordan

Partner 1996 - 2002

• Practiced law in Jordan’s Trial and Supreme Courts, specializing in Litigation, Arbitration, Contracts, and Human Rights.

• Advised on labor, civil, and international law matters. Worked with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,

• Dr. Khalid Al Zu’bi.

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

• Records Managements Training (2020 - 2025)

• HHS Annual Ethics Training (2020 - 2025)

• Continuing Legal Education (CLE): “Refresher Course on Using the Bluebook” (2024)

• LexisNexis Legal Research Training (2020 - 2025)

• Cybersecurity Awareness and Rules of Behavior Training (2020 - 2025)

• Plain Language in the Legal Profession (2020 - 2025)

• Climate Change and Health Equity (2022 - 2024)

• CLE Series: “Leveraging ChatGPT: Practical Training for Attorneys” (2024)

• LexisNexis CLE: “Legal Artificial Intelligence and Analytics” (2023 – 2024)

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SKILLS

• Legal Research and Writing: Experienced in drafting legal memos, briefs, and research reports using online

• databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, CaseMap Suite, TextMap).

• Electronic Case Filing (ECF): Proficient in state, federal and administrative court systems.

• Legal Training: Proven ability to train and supervise junior staff in legal procedures and document

• management.

• Multilingual: Fluent in Arabic; able to provide translation and interpretation services.

• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail, exceptional communication, and a team-oriented work ethics.

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