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AMNE JABIR

SILVER SPRING

Summary

Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to [Type] law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation. Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Goal-oriented [Job Title] experienced in providing administrative support to legal departments with focus on document management. Demonstrated ability in interpreting legal documents and policies.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal

Silverman Theologou
05.2021 - Current
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.

Banker

CapitalOne Bank
12.2018 - 11.2020
  • Engaged with customers to establish relationships.
  • Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
  • Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
  • Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
  • Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.
  • Investigated customer inquiries and resolved discrepancies in helpful and timely manner.
  • Opened, closed, and updated accounts for customers.
  • Managed escalated phone calls by applying conflict resolutions skills and extensive knowledge of bank policies, products, and services.
  • Educated customers on features and benefits of banking products and services.
  • Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, providing exceptional service and advice.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
  • Collaborated with other departments to confirm compliance with banking procedures and regulations.
  • Balanced teller drawers and ATM cash.
  • Processed customer applications and approved loans in accordance with bank policy.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce risk and increase profitability.

Legal Assistant

Doudi And Associate LLC
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
  • Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.

Attorney-at-Law

Apex Attorneys Advocate
09.2013 - 09.2016
  • Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
  • Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
  • Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
  • Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
  • Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
  • Assisted clients in formation, governance and dissolution of businesses.
  • Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.

Education

Bachelor of Science - COMPUTER NETWORKS AND CYBERSECURITY

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
08.2022

Master of Arts - LAW

The Law School of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
06.2016

J.D. - LAW

Tumaini University
Iringa, Tanzania
11.2012

Skills

  • Corporate Law
  • Document Control Support
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Evidence Gathering
  • Court Transcription
  • Case Management
  • Online Databases
  • Legal Research
  • Motion Preparation
  • Exhibit Preparation
  • Data Collection
  • Confidentiality Understanding
  • Administrative Support
  • Legal Jargon Knowledge
  • Motions Drafting
  • Project Management
  • Client Support
  • Legal Compliance
  • Troubleshooting Complex Problems

Accomplishments

  • Managed more than 100 client cases per week.
  • Selected to lead a team to analyze documents for high profile congressional investigation, resulting in a commendation for dealing tactfully with confidential information.
  • Maintained more than 70 files, while tracking and managing filing service for up to [Number] files per day.

Certification

  • Business Analyst Training - 6 Month
  • Certified lawyer, The Law school of Tanzania
  • Licensed CNA - 3 Months

cooking, travelling and spending time with my family.

Cooking makes me happy, my family and friends love my food, I even started my small business of doing some catering for friends and family.

I and my husband travel a lot, we enjoy it and we are planning to travel the world together.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space.
Chris Hadfield

Timeline

Paralegal

Silverman Theologou
05.2021 - Current

Banker

CapitalOne Bank
12.2018 - 11.2020

Legal Assistant

Doudi And Associate LLC
10.2017 - 07.2018

Attorney-at-Law

Apex Attorneys Advocate
09.2013 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - COMPUTER NETWORKS AND CYBERSECURITY

University of Maryland Global Campus

Master of Arts - LAW

The Law School of Tanzania

J.D. - LAW

Tumaini University

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