Licensed Attorney Litigation Paralegal Candidate

WALID ABUSAA

Houston, Texas 713-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Licensed attorney · LL.M. student · Bilingual (Arabic and English) S UMMARY

Licensed attorney and current master’s student in American Legal Studies. Practiced law before moving to Houston, and now studying U.S. law while preparing for the Texas Bar Exam. Completed paralegal coursework at Houston Community College. Bilingual in Arabic and English. Also a Texas Level II security officer and Texas notary, authorized to work in the United States. L E G A L E X P E R I E N C E

Attorney (licensed) Palestinian Bar Association 2021 – Present

• Licensed lawyer. Civil and criminal matters: clients, pleadings, hearings, and advice.

• Worked with police and other law-enforcement offices on files and statements.

• Prepared and delivered official court mail and legal papers. Legal Researcher National Commission for the Independence of the Judiciary 2019 – 2021

• Two years of legal research and written reports on courts and procedure. Trainer — human rights and legal awareness Palestinian Working Women’s Association 2019 – 2021

• Workshops for the public on basic legal rights, how to ask for help, and how to stay calm in a public setting. Volunteer facilitator Zajel International Youth Exchange Program 2017 – 2018

• Helped run discussions with visiting students.

E D U C A T I O N

LL.M., American Legal Studies St. Mary’s University School of Law In progress, Fall 2026

• Current master’s student in U.S. law. American legal system, legal writing, and core courses. Preparing for the Texas Bar Exam. Paralegal Program Houston Community College (Houston City College)

• U.S. paralegal coursework in Houston.

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) An-Najah National University, Palestine 2015 – 2018

• First law degree. Criminal law, investigation, and human rights. L A N G U A G E S

• Arabic — native.

• English — fluent.

S E C U R I T Y E X P E R I E N C E ( U N I T E D S T A T E S ) Security Associate Iidon Security Associates Houston, Texas 2023 – Present

• Regular officer on more than 40 sites: store doors, malls (including The Galleria), offices, apartments, and industrial gates.

• Greeted the public, checked badges and guest lists, watched CCTV, and walked the post.

• Stopped theft and trespass at the post, held the person for Houston Police, and wrote the incident report. Owner HPSG LLC Houston, Texas 2025 – Present

• Small Texas security company: scheduling, site rules, and licensed work. L I C E N S E S

Palestinian Bar Association — licensed attorney. Texas Level II Security Officer License #01576917 (expires 02/2028). Texas Notary Public. U.S. Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Walid Abusaa · Houston, Texas

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