Legal Assistant/Paralegal

REENA SHAH

** * ***** ***, *******, New Jersey **067,

732-***-****, *************@*****.***

(Permanent U.S resident with proper work authorization)

BAR STATUS

Appeared for July 2011 New York State Bar Examination. Awaiting results.

EDUCATION

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY

L.L.M in General Studies, January 2011

Relevant Coursework: International Law, Family Law, Immigration Law, White Collar Crime, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Ethics in Litigation

Jitendra Chauhan College of Law, Mumbai, India

Bachelor Degree in Law (L.L.B) (JD Equivalent), June 2007 (schooling completed in English).

B.E.S College of Commerce, Mumbai, India

Bachelors Degree in Commerce (B Com), JUN2001

EXPERIENCE

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Bridgewater, NJ

Legal Assistant, June2008- August2008

Reviewed and analyzed, interpreted, and summarized specific information from Medical Laboratory contracts. Reviewed various legal documents to assure that all relevant requirements were complete and conformed to pertinent laws, rules, and regulations. Drafted and revised aspects of contracts and corporate documents. Provided secretarial and administrative support to attorneys by drafting letters memos, faxing, photocopying, co-coordinating courier runs. Handled routine requests from clients for documents and other information. Maintained and updated records and file. Maintained electronic legal files.

Law Firm of Neeta Parikh, Mumbai, India

Junior Attorney, August 2006-February 2008

Prepared various documents, such as power of attorney, living wills, leave & license agreements, property transfer agreements. Investigated and researched factual basis of civil and the criminal cases. Presented and defended plaintiffs at depositions and other sworn proceedings. Researched and drafted appellate briefs and various court motions. Conduct client interviews for factual and legal investigations. Negotiated settlements. Conducted all phases of written discovery including preparation and review of interrogatory answers and document requests. Routinely appeared in court for hearings, presentment of motions and case management matters. Handled all aspects of pre-trial litigation for, domestic relations cases, negligence issues, real estate, and general liability defense cases, professional liability, and general business litigation cases involving complex corporate, securities, and real property.

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

LANGUAGES: Fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi

INTERESTS: cycling, long distance running, rock climbing

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