Annie Rashduni
Hasbrouck Heights,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Bergen Blended Academy
03.2015 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Paralegal
Law Offices Of Geoffrey Mueller
2014 - 2015
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.
- Saved firm resources by conducting cost-effective legal research using both traditional library resources and online databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
Litigation Paralegal
Hardin, Kundla McKeon & Poletto, P.A
Springfield NJ
1994 - 2008
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
- Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses when needed.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs in compliance with court rules, leading to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for [Type] cases.
- Maintained client satisfaction by providing regular updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to [Type] legal proceedings.
- Identified critical information within extensive documentation through meticulous attention to detail during document review process.
- Streamlined deposition preparation process by summarizing transcripts efficiently, allowing attorneys more time for strategic planning.
- Created visual displays such as timelines, graphs and PowerPoint slides to explain complex concepts during trials.
- Fostered a positive work environment by contributing to a collaborative atmosphere among colleagues and providing mentorship to junior paralegals.
- Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits such as [Type].
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with [Type] court on schedule to maximize case success.
- • Propounded and responded to various types of discovery demands
• Interviewed clients; Prepared draft responses to their interrogatory answers and document production
• Requested and reviewed voluminous medical records, PIP and Workers Compensation Files and various discovery materials in conjunction with preparing evaluation and status reports for claims representatives
• Scheduled, coordinated and calendared daily operations as pertaining to depositions, case management conferences, Inspections and Independent Medical Examinations
• Generated various Quarterly Status reports and prepared statistical data for client review - • Screen Phone Calls
• Client Intake
• Calendaring Appointments
• Preparation of Monthly Invoices
• Preparation of Demand Letters in Collection Proceedings and calendaring follow-up; preparation of Complaints, Judgments and Motions, as required by each individual case and filing same through JEFIS - • Assisted in student intakes
• Maintained student attendance and generated monthly reports for local Workforce Agencies
• Insured that paperwork required by county on state grant recipients was submitted on time and accurately
• Assisted in student recruitment efforts
• Organized quarterly Open House events
• Assisted in teacher scheduling
• Ordered books and materials for students
Education
Paralegal Studies
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJBachelor of Science - Biology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJNo Degree - Administrative Assistant
Bergen Blended Academy
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ2013
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Strong Communication Skills
- Class Instruction
- Understanding of learning styles
- Expertise in subject matter
- Ability to motivate students
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Student Engagement
- Engaging presentation style
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Online Teaching Experience
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Technology Integration
- Student Evaluation
- Progress Evaluations
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Testing and grading
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Student Records Management
- Active learning promotion
- Student Counseling
- Student rapport
- Student-centered learning focus
- Attendance monitoring
- Special needs teaching
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Audio-Visual Aids
- Test Proctoring
Affiliations
- NHA
- CBCS
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Additional Information
will fill-in later
Languages
Armenian
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Instructor
Bergen Blended Academy
03.2015 - Current
Paralegal
Law Offices Of Geoffrey Mueller
2014 - 2015
Litigation Paralegal
Hardin, Kundla McKeon & Poletto, P.A
1994 - 2008
Paralegal Studies
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
No Degree - Administrative Assistant
Bergen Blended Academy