Aruna Budhram

• Filed 18B Motions and Motions to Appear at Nassau District Court.
• Prepared evidence and files for Criminal Trials.
• Scheduled Special Education SETS and pendency hearings.
• Prepared Immigration Submissions to be sent to USCIS.
• Drafted legal correspondence and managed the preparation of court filings.
• Updated case management system with notes, data and reports; utilized CLIO managing system to open and close files.
• Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
• Monitored court dockets and provided timely updates to attorneys.
• Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.

• Collaborated with store management to develop promotions and marketing initiatives that boosted overall sales.
• Contacted prospects and understood their goals and needs to pitch the best suited memberships for them.
• Developed and maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions.
• Resolved customer issues promptly, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
• Processed and stocked merchandise in accordance with store standards.
• Contributed towards improving overall studio ambience by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Performed inventory control procedures to manage stock.
• Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
• Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.

• Completed Immigration Applications and Submissions for various immigration matters (I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-765, etc.)
• Put together COR, Asylum, Refugee, DACA, WAWA, and numerous other submissions; including researching and drafting supporting case law.
• Provided administrative support to attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment, including filing and organizing documents, drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars.
• In charge of utilizing clients' receipt numbers from I-757's in order to monitor their case status.
• Communicated with clients regularly in order to complete submissions.
• Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.

• Attended court proceedings at Queens Criminal Court and Kings County Criminal Court in order to understand how adjournments, trials, hearings, etc
• Prepared written briefs summarizing research findings regarding criminal law matters.
• Attended court proceedings and provided assistance to attorneys during trial.
• Reviewed discovery materials including police reports, witness statements, photographs, and videos.
• Maintained case files and organized relevant information for attorneys.
• Compiled data from various sources such as police reports, medical records., to be used by attorneys in their cases.
• Worked closely with attorneys on case research to prepare for trial.

• Utilized Excel to provide breakdowns of the allocation of private and government funding for the given fiscal year.
• Participated in community meetings and team discussions and offered feedback.
• Created reports and data-driven presentations.
• Maintained contact with the NYC council members in order to address concerns for the city's budget.
• Helped organize meetings and events for specific staff and large groups.
• Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.

• President of the RHSOP Leo's Club from January of 2022 to June of 2023.
• Assisted with running meetings and tasked with planning and aiding state-wide community service projects.
• Helped oversee various clubs within the 11 districts of New York State.
• Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
• Strengthened relationships with community partners through collaboration on joint projects.
• Leveraged partnerships with local businesses to secure donations or sponsorships supporting impactful programming.

Chairperson of the Pediatric Cancer Committee for Lions Club International from January of 2022 to January 2023

• Increased awareness of cancer registry services within institutions through regular presentations at meetings and conferences.
• Fundraised for various pediatric cancer wards across New York.
• Planned and hosted events across NYC for children with pediatric cancer.