Paralegal Resume Garden City, NY - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Dedicated and detail - oriented with a strong work ethic.
Excited about the possibility of working within a team and making a positive impact.
Strong leadership qualities and experience working with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds.
Able to follow orders and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Always shows up on time and eager to work.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Paralegal

Confidential, Garden City, NY

Responsibilities:

Learned business law in a small, New York based law firm
Reviewed contracts and other legal documents for clients
Drafted eviction notices and landlord/tenant letters
Faxed and scanned confidential paperwork
Witnessed courtroom proceedings for a traffic violation
Participated in meetings to ensure businesses met regulations for liquor licenses
Took notes during mergers and acquisitions meetings

Intern

Confidential, Queens, NY

Responsibilities:

Worked within a team of interns to research legal cases with assistant district attorneys
Maintained confidentiality when copying and filing legal paperwork
Assessed legal documents and highlighted important information for attorneys
Assisted with clerical and administrative work for the Economic Crisis Bureau
Responded to and directed phone calls to appropriate office
Communicated with law students and attorneys to gain insight into the legal profession
Scheduled appointments for attorneys
Observed criminal trials

Mathematics Tutor

Confidential, Flushing, NY

Responsibilities:

Summer Daycare Counselor

Confidential, Rosedale, NY

Responsibilities:

Supervised 12 children ages 7-9 in a privately-owned daycare
Ensured children’s safety during off-site field trips
Organized a schedule focusing on recreation, nutritious snacks, and reading time