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objective

productive, quality-oriented paralegal eager to contribute expertise as well as exceptional project management and interpersonal relation skills toward optimizing operations of a progressive organization.

profile

ø  offer over 8 years experience in personal injury, no-fault, real estate and trust and estate planning law, with comprehensive office administration and management background.

ø  effectively develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity and efficiency.

ø  proactively train, develop and direct motivated teams and create a collaborative environment conducive to achieving high levels of employee retention and job satisfaction.

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management, staff and clients.

ø  highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments.

ø  demonstrate outstanding problem solving and active listening skills; diffuse difficult situations with tact and ease.

ø  fluent in russian and intermediate skills in spanish.

professional experience

legal assistant - krusch & modell, new york, ny                                                    2007-present

  demonstrate exceptional analytical skills in preparing trust profit & loss balance sheets, residential and commercial contracts, trust agreements and wills.

  apply legal expertise and strong communication skills toward acting as first point of contact in responding to customer inquiries and troubleshooting problems.

 

legal assistant - law office of alena & alexander bespechny, brooklyn, ny            1996-1998, 2001-2005, 2006

  contributed dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills in handling initial client meetings, updating clients on case status, and preparing them for upcoming appearances including 50h hearings, ime, euo & ebt.

  proficiently gathered necessary documents including hospital records, police reports and compliances with discoveries and/or court orders, and filed documents with court.

  relied upon to lend legal knowledge and experience toward working on real estate files; prepared contracts, checked for property violations and calculated financial information.

  exhibited detail orientation and multitasking abilities in organizing files for arbitration, mediation, litigation and trial. 

 

loan processor - northside capital inc., brooklyn, ny                                             2005-2006

  effectively managed a pipeline of up to 50 files on a monthly basis, demonstrating exceptional project management and prioritizing abilities in achieving goals and timelines.

  illustrated organizational and problem solving skills in preparing files for processing and setting up files for closing.

 

office assistant - dental office of dr. royzman, brooklyn, ny                                 2000-2001

  strategically planned and coordinated schedules to maximize use of resources while controlling costs and meeting customer needs.

  steered filing, inventory and insurance confirmations, further exhibiting strong attention to detail.

  promoted superior service and exceptional satisfaction by promptly assisting patients and resolving any issues.

 

office assistant/sales representative - mega optical, brooklyn, ny                        1998-2000        

  contributed to business development by using proactive prospecting techniques to generate new customers.

  proactively established key relationships and liaised effectively with senior management, staff and clients.

  spearheaded diverse activities including arranging appointments, supporting sales and marketing, maintaining store supplies and ordering necessary articles, with strong focus on optimizing productivity and efficiency.

education

ba legal studies - john jay college of criminal justice (new york, ny), 2001

technical skills

microsoft word/office, powerpoint, and excel; typing speed 65wpm