AYANNA L. GIBSON
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Ambitious legal professional eager to contribute to Firm success through providing exceptional, client-centered administrative support. Dependable, self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving and attention to detail. Motivated individual dedicated to customer service and excelling professionally within the field of law.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Et Al.
Beverly Hills, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Provide client-focused administrative support for two partner level Attorneys.
- Managed accounts and records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Responsible for extensive and effective calendar management.
- Handled day-to-day customer or client questions via telephone or email.
Legal Assistant
Cory A. Levine, P.C.
Carmel, NY
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Served as liaison between Attorney, clients, and other relevant parties to effectively communicate pertinent information.
- Provided general office administrative support to improve day-to-day office efficiency.
- Drafted, edited, and reviewed various documents required for real estate transactions including, contracts, deeds, and transfer related tax forms.
- Answered client inquiries via phone and email promptly to ensure client satisfaction.
Business Immigration Analyst
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP
New York, NY
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Specialized in all aspects of PERM process including, drafting initial job description documents, submitting Prevailing Wage Requests on FLAG DOL database, preparing recruitment materials and facilitating recruitment campaigns, drafting and submitting ETA form 9089s.
- Managed high volume of PERM cases (~120-140) from initiation to filing.
- Conferred with clients to gather and track case information.
- Consulted with foreign nationals on immigrant visas and resolved routine and non-routine questions.
- Accurately performed foreign national and case specific data entry into firm-based software for all cases.
Paralegal
Attorney Robert S. Beehm
Binghamton, NY
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Legal Intern from September 2018 to December 2018.
- Hired as Legal Assistant from January 2019 to May 2019.
- Returned as Paralegal in January 2021.
- Drafted, reviewed and revised various legal documents pertaining to matrimonial law, family law, trusts and estates, civil litigation, and real estate law.
- Increased client satisfaction with high-level client communication and case status reports.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for attorney.
Partnerships Manager
Assemblyman Brian Barnwell
Queens, NY
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Attended events and meetings representing Assembly Member Barnwell and communicating with current and prospective community partners.
- Researched, analyzed and selected potential community partners based on current initiatives.
- Managed and directed group of 5 interns, supervising a weekly schedule of projects and timelines for completion.
- Effectively communicated with external government and nonprofit organizations to expand the Assembly Member's network.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Binghamton University, State University of New York
Binghamton, NY 2019
Skills
- Effective Program Development and Management
- Dedicated Client Support
- Clear Verbal and Written Communication
- Efficient Multitasking and Time Management
- Strong Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Microsoft Office Proficient
Interests
Ballet
- Practiced ballet with self-discipline, perseverance and resilience for 16 years.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Et Al.
08.2021 - Current
Legal Assistant
Cory A. Levine, P.C.
08.2020 - 12.2020
Business Immigration Analyst
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP
08.2019 - 07.2020
Paralegal
Attorney Robert S. Beehm
09.2018 - 07.2021
Partnerships Manager
Assemblyman Brian Barnwell
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Binghamton University, State University of New York