Amairiah Rouse
Sayreville,NJ
Summary
Paralegal with experience in regulatory compliance, legal research, licensing, case management, and legal document preparation. Skilled in managing case files, tracking deadlines, maintaining records, and communicating with attorneys, clients, and government agencies. B.S. in Criminal Justice with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Skene Law Firm, P.C.
02.2025 - Current
- Supported attorneys in regulatory and compliance matters in alcoholic beverage industry by preparing and filing licensing applications, renewals, and amendments with city, state, and federal agencies.
- Researched alcohol laws, licensing requirements, and regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions to enhance ongoing client compliance.
- Managed client licensing and compliance files, tracked deadlines, maintained accurate records, and coordinated with clients and regulatory authorities on application status, approvals, and compliance-related matters.
Legal Assistant
CGI Federal / U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review
New York, New York
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Organized and maintained immigration case files in collaboration with Immigration Judges to ensure compliance with court procedures and facilitate timely case processing.
- Coordinated with attorneys, legal representatives, and DHS officials; managed judicial calendars and correspondence; and scheduled meetings to support daily court operations.
- Coordinated with attorneys, legal representatives, and DHS officials; managed judicial calendars and correspondence; scheduled meetings to enhance daily court operations.
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Hampton, VA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered customer service in a fast-paced environment, efficiently handling cashier duties, processing cash transactions, and supporting front-of-house operations to enhance customer experience.
- Adapted to various roles during high-volume shifts, ensuring clean and organized workspace to support team efficiency.
- Operated and maintained kitchen equipment, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards to uphold quality.
Resident Assistant
Hampton University
Hampton, VA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Designed and facilitated educational and social programs that enhanced community engagement and fostered a supportive atmosphere.
- Enforced university and campus housing policies while actively participating in monthly staff meetings to advocate for resident needs.
- Maintained safe, clean, organized residential environment; coordinated room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests to ensure resident satisfaction.
Assistant Pharmacy Technician
Saker ShopRites Inc.
Sayreville, New Jersey
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescription medications and verifying accuracy.
- Packaged and digitally filled prescriptions, ensured accurate transaction reporting, and maintained organized file logs.
- Processed customer transactions and returns with accuracy, delivering professional service to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Educated customers on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Maintained inventory levels by organizing and restocking pharmacy supplies.
Assistant Secretary
Hampton University School of Liberal Arts
Hampton, VA
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Delivered administrative support by managing document handling tasks, ensuring efficient access to information.
- Handled incoming calls, addressed student inquiries, and facilitated payment processing to enhance student services.
- Managed and organized student records and files, improving retrieval processes for both physical and electronic documents.
- Answered phone calls, assisted students with questions, and processed student payments.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
East Brunswick, New Jersey
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Monitored fitting rooms and ensured security while efficiently returning merchandise to sales floor.
- Assisted customers and processed transactions at cash register, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Monitored fitting rooms, maintained security awareness, and returned merchandise to the sales floor.
- Supported various departments, including blocking, recovery, and fitting-room operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Criminology
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 08.2020 - 05.2024
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Licensing & Application
- Legal Research
- Policy & Legal Research
- Case and File Management
- Case management
- Document preparation
- Microsoft Office
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Communication skills
Timeline
Paralegal
Skene Law Firm, P.C.
02.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant
CGI Federal / U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review
06.2024 - 02.2025
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
08.2023 - 05.2024
Resident Assistant
Hampton University
08.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Secretary
Hampton University School of Liberal Arts
02.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Criminology
Hampton University
08.2020 - 05.2024
Assistant Pharmacy Technician
Saker ShopRites Inc.
01.2020 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
JCPenney
04.2017 - 07.2019