Amina Karahasanovic
Twin Falls
Summary
Motivated and reliable Criminal Justice/Law student at Boise State University seeking an opportunity to expand skills and gain real-world experience in public service and the community. With a positive attitude, always ready to learn and communicate effectively with others. Possesses strong computer skills and the ability to adapt to time management and multitasking. Excels at learning new materials and software programs. Personable and organized with a solid understanding of legal terminology and procedures, along with proficiency in document management software and Microsoft Office. Committed to providing comprehensive support to legal teams, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all tasks, including managing legal documentation and assisting in research and case preparation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary
Jeffrey E. Rolig, P.C.
01.2023 - Current
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Answered phones and provided customer service to clients regarding their inquiries or concerns.
- Maintained confidential client files and other sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment, including filing and organizing documents, drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and legal staff.
- Prepared routine correspondence based on pre-approved document templates.
- Prepared legal briefs and statements in support of case preparation.
- Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
- Managed attorney calendars and schedules.
- Responded quickly to requests from staff attorneys and assisted with special projects when needed.
- Prepared invoices for attorney review before submitting them to clients for payment processing.
- Screened, directed, and prioritized incoming calls and emails to lawyers.
- Maintained and organized client files for traceability.
- Proofread legal documents for grammar, spelling and formatting accuracy prior to filing or distribution.
- Scheduled and made appointments.
- Mailed, faxed, or arranged delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Received and placed telephone calls.
- Responded promptly to emails and phone calls from clients, vendors and colleagues.
- I have my notary certificate; use the stamps to sign and stamp Substitution of Trustee papers.
Typing Assistant and Organizer
Twin Falls High School/ elementary School
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Designed documents for teachers.
- Used computer programs like Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Docs, and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Presented Microsoft PowerPoint to students and sometimes at meetings with teachers from schools.
- Short-term volunteer job
- Managed multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously to ensure deadlines were met.
- Prepared agendas and materials for meetings and conferences.
- Used various software programs for efficient document creation or editing purposes.
- Improved transcripts by correcting grammatical and typographical errors.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Assisted managers in decision-making processes based on thorough research and analysis of available data.
Library Assistant
Twin Falls High School
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Concentrated on understanding skills, building great relationships, and developing a positive attitude toward others.
- Responded quickly and completed tasks in the library.
- Always engaged in a positive attitude towards students, and made sure to be there if they had any concerns or questions.
- Created and organized a library book sale every Thursday; students could buy books, items, and supplies.
- Developed effective communication skills through interactions with staff members and students.
- Maintained a clean work environment by regularly cleaning shelves, desks, and other areas of the library.
- Answered phone and in-person inquiries about library services, policies and procedures to provide accurate information.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
Student Volunteer
Elementary School
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed and organized schedules for teachers for the food bank and specific topics of awareness campaigns.
- Created and designed posters and posted around Elementary Schools, for specific topics.
- This was part of a short-term project, but developed personal and growth skills; and management skills.
- Trained with a mentor who was a counselor; showed me skills and tasks, designing, managing, creating, schedules, and other projects.
- Created promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, banners. to promote upcoming events or activities.
- Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills by interacting with diverse groups of people.
- Exemplified leadership qualities while coordinating group activities, delegating tasks effectively, and maintaining open lines of communication among team members.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice
Boise State University
Boise, ID06-2025
Associates of Arts - Criminal Justice
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID05.2021
High School Diploma -
Twin Falls High School
Twin Falls, ID05.2018
Skills
- MS Office
- Self-Motivated
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Cultural Awareness
- Written Communication
- Organization
- Flexible
- Detailed-orientated
- Good communication skills
- Motivation
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft Office
- File Organization
- Calendar Management
- Legal Document Preparation
- Legal Research
Awards
- Dean’s List Honoree, Fall 2018, 2019
- Dean’s List Honoree, Fall 2019, 2020
- Dean’s List Honoree, Spring 2020, 2020
- Perfect Attendance, Tang Soo Do
- Perfect Motivating Team Leader, Tang Soo Do
Projects
We All Need To Have Hope, The Compassion Project, 09/01/17, 05/01/18, A project that was organized and created by me for reaching out towards students, teachers, and even adults talking about the matters of poverty, homelessness, etc. The Health Project, 10/01/19, 12/01/19, A project that was designed into a video that was edited, organized into a PowerPoint, but then selected to design into a short film.
Certification
- Notary Public License - Idaho Secretary of State or equivalent authority.
Languages
Bosnian
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Volunteering
- Running
- Hiking
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Gym Workouts
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness.
- Mindfulness Practices
- Crossfit
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects.
- Volunteer Work
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community.
- Reading
- Backpacking and Hiking
Extracurricular activities
Crossfit club
Timeline
Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary
Jeffrey E. Rolig, P.C.
01.2023 - Current
Typing Assistant and Organizer
Twin Falls High School/ elementary School
03.2020 - 06.2020
Library Assistant
Twin Falls High School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Student Volunteer
Elementary School
09.2017 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Twin Falls High School
- Notary Public License - Idaho Secretary of State or equivalent authority.
Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice
Boise State University
Associates of Arts - Criminal Justice
College of Southern Idaho
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