AYSHATH ZAHRA MOHAMED SIRAJ
New Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to immigration law and civil litigation. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements, organizes files and has experience working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
LaBonte Law Group, PLLC
02.2023 - Current
- Enhance firm's legal research capabilities, maintaining up-to-date database of legal resources and precedents.
- Research statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Review, edit and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Revise and finalize letters, briefs, and memos.
- Collaborated with attorneys to prepare for hearings, trials, and client meetings.
- Assisted in the discovery process, including gathering and reviewing evidence materials.
Lead Paralegal
LAW OFFICE OF JANA JUNUZ
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Reduce attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Manage scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhance case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Edit and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Trained junior paralegals on office procedures and best practices for document management.
Barista
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Trained new team members on beverage preparation techniques and customer service best practices.
- Prepared and served high-quality beverages while ensuring adherence to company standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY06-2026
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Document drafting
- Research and data collection
- Proofreading
- Exceptional writer
- Document preparation
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Court filings
- Drafting pleadings
Timeline
Paralegal
LaBonte Law Group, PLLC
02.2023 - Current
Lead Paralegal
LAW OFFICE OF JANA JUNUZ
06.2021 - 12.2023
Barista
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
04.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice