Asher A Kalem
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Certified paralegal with background in office administration. Highly skilled in conducting legal research to support investigations into workers' compensation and personal injury cases, combined with training in evidence gathering and legal document analysis. Talented in managing complex schedules, goal setting and office administration.
Resourceful legal professional adept at completing tasks efficiently and on time. Specialize in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Excel in critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills to navigate complex legal environments effectively. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and upholding the integrity of all proceedings.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Homicide Division
Public Defender's Office. Fourth Judicial District
Jacksonville , FL
02.2020 - Current
- Facilitated communication between attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Ensured compliance with legal, court, and regulatory requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
- Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Monitored and updated clients on case progress, including significant developments.
- Scheduled and coordinated depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Drafted witness declarations and pretrial statements.
Legal Assistant
Public Defender's Office Fourth Judicial District
Jacksonville, Oregon
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys attending out-of-town conferences or depositions.
- Coordinated the distribution of legal materials to other parties as required.
- Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys attending out-of-town meetings or conferences.
Educational Testing Supervisor
Pearson Education Limited
Jacksonville, FL
02.2011 - 02.2015
- Maintained close communication with project managers throughout the entire software life cycle process.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Small Business Owner
StreetSteel
Jacksonville , FL
01.2000 - 02.2008
- Oversaw financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and accounting to ensure fiscal health.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Analyzed sales data and adjusted strategies to maximize revenue.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Managed daily operations, including inventory control, vendor negotiations, and product pricing.
- Maintained accurate and complete records of all business transactions and interactions.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product offerings and pricing decisions.
- Monitored customer feedback and implemented changes based on their suggestions.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure advantageous terms.
Litigation Law Clerk
Law Office of Turner and Lee
Long Beach, New York
10.1998 - 02.2000
- Supported cases with in-depth research into issues, previous court decisions and ad hoc requests.
- Summarized deposition transcripts for use during court proceedings.
- Prepared correspondence on behalf of attorneys.
- Wrote motions, memos, and pleadings for and cases.
- Attended meetings and pre-trial hearings to document official judicial information.
- Evaluated submitted documents for accuracy and completeness against court standards.
- Prepared trial notebooks containing relevant case information, exhibits and witness materials.
- Attended depositions, gathered information and filed complaints regarding cases.
Judicial Law Clerk
County Of Nassau/
Mineola, New York
09.1994 - 06.1998
- Researched state statutes and case law to provide accurate references for judges' decisions.
- Proofread judge's orders and opinions for accuracy.
- Assisted in preparing proposed judgments or decrees following completion of a trial or hearing.
- Monitored post-trial activities such as appeals or motion for reconsideration requests filed against judgments rendered in court proceedings.
- Attentively supervised court sessions while maintaining attendant records for court proceedings with high degree of accuracy.
Education
J.D. - Law
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK05-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05-1990
Skills
- Legal research skills
- Exceptional writer
- Document filing
- Calendar oversight
- Exhibit preparation
- Expertise in legal proceedings
- Case file organization
- File organization
- Witness interviewing
- Legal evaluation
- Proficient in MS office
- Legal writing
- Deposition scheduling
- Litigation support
- Document control support
- Subpoena coordination
- Pre-trial preparation
- Client intake procedures
- Criminal law
- Case management
- Court filing
- Trial preparation assistance
- Deposition summaries
- Legal analysis
- Calendar management
Timeline
Paralegal Homicide Division
Public Defender's Office. Fourth Judicial District
02.2020 - Current
Legal Assistant
Public Defender's Office Fourth Judicial District
02.2016 - 02.2020
Educational Testing Supervisor
Pearson Education Limited
02.2011 - 02.2015
Small Business Owner
StreetSteel
01.2000 - 02.2008
Litigation Law Clerk
Law Office of Turner and Lee
10.1998 - 02.2000
Judicial Law Clerk
County Of Nassau/
09.1994 - 06.1998
J.D. - Law
Oklahoma City University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication
Hofstra University