Experience

IRS, Office of Chief Counsel

• United States
• Law Practice
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Paralegal Specialist

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: Routinely draft documents, file motions, interview clients. Assist attorneys in the delivery of legal services. Manage voluminous files and exhibits for cases. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Interact regularly with clients, experts, court personnel, and attorneys. Investigate the facts of a case by interviewing clients and witnesses and performing legal research into case law and precedents. RESEARCH & WRITING SKILLS: Research the facts of a case as well as identifying the appropriate laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles relevant to the case. Gather and analyze information, then prepares reports that the attorney uses to determine how the case should be handled. ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS: File papers, answer telephone calls, and maintain and organize reference files. Organize and manage documents, including the creation of spreadsheets and retrieval systems. Show less



Robert Half

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Data Entry Clerk

  • Dec 2019 - Feb 2020

  Tyson & Mendes (Temp) IN-DEPTH UNDERSTANDING OF DATABASES: Update case databases or records with new invoice information as it becomes available. Correct and modify inaccurate files and records. Respond to requests for information and access relevant files. CRITICAL THINKING: Update various invoice data including financial transactions, customer information, inventory, status of items or other information. Resolving discrepancies in information and obtaining further information for incomplete documents. PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Maintain own office equipment and stationery supplies. Sort, organize and store paperwork after entering data. Create and manage spreadsheets with large numbers of figures. Show less



Insight Global

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Prometheus Therapeutics & Diagnostics (Temp) ADEPT IN TECHNOLOGY: Answer phones & operate a switchboard to route 100+ calls a day to specific people while also answering inquiries about the company. Use computers to generate reports, transcribe minutes from meetings, create presentations, & conduct research. Provide general administrative & clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing & copying to management VERBAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Handle incoming correspondence from customers, suppliers, or partners in a timely & professional manner. Provide general support to visitors by answering questions & requests. ORGANIZATION: Organize team schedules, events, & files with a system that makes sense for everyone. Monitor office supplies & place orders when necessary & maintain office security by following safety procedures by controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges). Produce & distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes & forms. TIME MANAGEMENT: Organize & schedule meetings & appointments, maintain contact lists, & assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports. Book arrangements, handle multiple projects, & prepare & monitor invoices. Show less



King Aminpour Car Accident Lawyer

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Assistant

  • May 2019 - Jul 2019

  RESEARCH SKILLS: Conducted legal research & organize documents for presentation in court & managed complex, computerized records of legal literature & documents. Prepared the first drafts of memos; proofread legal documents, such as briefs & pleadings & created detailed spreadsheets & presentations. RELATIONSHIP & PEOPLE SKILLS: Conversed directly with lawyers, clerical personnel, courtroom staff members, clients, commercial vendors, & expert witnesses. Answered phones & took messages, scheduled appointments & maintained a detailed calendar, & communicated with clients; updated clients on their personal injury case progress. WRITING SKILLS: Drafted routine correspondence, searched legal records collected in computer databases, & developed written statements. Identified appropriate materials, legal articles, judicial decisions, & laws for assigned cases & collected & recorded exhibits. RELIABILITY: Helped lawyers & paralegals with meeting deadlines in a legal office environment. Maintained & organized files; updated files with case status & information in a timely manner. Tracked hours & billed to clients, maintained financial records, & delegated responsibilities. Show less



San Diego State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Asssiatnt

  • Jan 2019 - May 2019

  TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Helped professor prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment, such as computers. Helped professor with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance & calculating grades using university software. Created displays of students’ work.RESOURCEFULLNESS: Explained lessons in a manner that was customized to each student's ability to absorb information. Reinforced lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups. Collaborated with the professor to recognize issues students were facing & recommended solutions.PATIENCE: Remained patient with each student, regardless of the child's varying abilities & background. Attended all training classes, conferences, & faculty meetings. Complied with state, school, & class rules & regulations as it related to protecting personal & education information for students. Show less

• Front Desk Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - May 2019

  CUSTOMER SERVICE: General work responsibilities including facilitating the guest check-in/check-out policy, answering the phone, & other customer service duties. Kept front desk tidy & presentable with all necessary material & greeted & welcomed guests as they approached the front desk. Addressed questions & addressed complaints, received letters, packages etc. & distributed them & prepared outgoing mail by drafting correspondence, securing parcels etc. RESIDENCE LIFE: Maintained confidentiality of student information in accordance with Residence Life & FERPA policies. Understood & enforced all university & residence life regulations & policies in a fair & consistent manner when necessary. Coordinated with residence life maintenance concerning residents’ concerns. Show less



Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Human Resources Assistant

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

  DETAIL-ORIENTED: Managed incoming job applications, scheduled interviews, & assisted current employees with their queries. Took part in recruitment, training & development activities, labor relations, & budget administration & tracking. PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS: Assisted with maintaining grievance & employee records by maintaining updated files with all employees’ documentation & information. Supported all internal & external HR related inquiries or requests by keeping up-to-date with the latest HR trends & best practices. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT SKILLS: Completed termination paperwork & exit interviews, assisted with internal event organization & coordination including recreational events & training activities. Show less



Fidelity Investments

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  OFFICE COORDINATION: Managed office operations to keep work flowing without distractions or interruptions by knowing how to use & maintain office equipment such as copiers & scanners. Managed reception responsibilities, payroll & reimbursement processing, invoicing & payment tracking as well as deposit processing. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Acted as the point of contact for internal & external clients. Communicated with staff & clients on behalf of the Vice President. Conducted studies of administrative or operational problem areas & then suggested & recommend changes for improvement accordingly. Show less



Mija Cantina Bar & Restaurant

• Greater Boston Area

• Hostess

  • Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  -Greet customers as they enter a restaurant, take their reservation or put them on a waiting list, give them menus & show them to their seat -Handle phone calls & customer queries about the restaurant & menu, & assist various restaurant staff when necessary -Greet customers as they enter a restaurant, take their reservation or put them on a waiting list, give them menus & show them to their seat -Handle phone calls & customer queries about the restaurant & menu, & assist various restaurant staff when necessary



Castanea Partners

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  -Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, & performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, & scheduling meetings. -Maintain reception area clean & organized. -Sort & distribute incoming mail & handle outgoing mails. -Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, & performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, & scheduling meetings. -Maintain reception area clean & organized. -Sort & distribute incoming mail & handle outgoing mails.