Ashley Nafash
Wayne
Summary
Detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal with expertise in transactional support, corporate governance, and entity management within high-pressure law firm settings. Proficient in multi-state filings, UCC preparation, and corporate document drafting, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle high-volume workflows while delivering superior client service. Effective communicator with a proactive approach to problem-solving and attorney support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Paralegal
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Roseland
11.2025 - Current
- Manage corporate entity formations, withdrawals, dissolutions, mergers, and amendments across multiple jurisdictions.
- Prepare and file UCC-1 and UCC-3 financing statements in various states.
- Obtain Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) for newly formed entities.
- Draft, format, and prepare corporate documents including resolutions, certificates, operating agreements, and transactional materials.
- Conduct legal and factual research on corporate, regulatory, and procedural matters.
- Assemble, organize, and finalize closing binders for corporate transactions.
- Support attorneys with due diligence, document review, and transaction preparation.
- Maintain accurate corporate records and ensure compliance with state filing requirements.
Legal Assistant
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Wayne
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Assigned to nine attorneys in Litigation and Family Law.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, and trials.
- Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Provided general administrative support including scanning, copying, and filing.
- Prepared and finalized documents for court filings, including JEDS.
- Assisted with notarizing documents for clients.
Legal Secretary
Milvidskiy Law Group P.C.
Paramus
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Drafted and distributed correspondence to clients, witnesses, and third parties.
- Managed multiple attorney calendars and complex scheduling.
- Created and maintained organized filing systems.
- Answered and screened incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and redirected calls as needed.
- Processed payments, invoices, and financial documents.
- Managed office inventory and coordinated meetings, travel, and events.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey, NJ03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ01-2023
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ01-2021
High School Diploma -
Wayne Hills High School
Wayne, NJ06-2017
Skills
- Entity formations and corporate filings
- UCC filings
- EIN acquisition
- Corporate governance support
- Document drafting and formatting
- Legal research
- Closing binder preparation
- JEDS filing
- Time management
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Notary public – New Jersey
Timeline
Corporate Paralegal
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
11.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
01.2024 - 11.2025
Legal Secretary
Milvidskiy Law Group P.C.
01.2023 - 11.2023
Paralegal Certificate -
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Passaic County Community College
High School Diploma -
Wayne Hills High School