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Ben Hakim

Oxford

Summary

Versatile professional and student with experience as a Legal Clerk/Runner and Legal Assistant at Michael Darby & Associates, excelling in legal documentation, note-taking, and case file management. Efficiently managed hundreds of unique case files. Demonstrates strong schedule management and interpersonal skills developed through coordinating overlapping private dog-sitting clients. Strong written communication skills, honed while earning a Bachelor of Business at the University of Mississippi.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Sitter

Multiple Private Clients
09.2017 - 10.2025
  • Provided attentive care to dogs, ensuring safety and well-being during absence of owners.
  • Communicated regularly with pet owners to update on pet health, behavior, and activities.
  • Managed multiple clients' schedules efficiently to accommodate varying dog sitting requests.
  • Assisted with household tasks such as watering plants, basic lawn care, tidying common areas, and collecting mail and trash.

Legal Assistant

Michael Darby & Associates
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
  • Organized and maintained case files for efficient access and retrieval.
  • Composed highly specific notes during hearings and depositions to aid in case development and attorney plan of action.

Classroom Preparation Volunteer

Della Davidson Elementary School
07.2018 - 07.2025

. Assisted multiple elementary school teachers in preparing their classrooms for the new academic year.

. Transported and arranged furniture, organized classroom materials, and helped set up instructional areas.

Runner/Clerk Intern

Michael Darby & Associates Attorneys at Law
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Delivered documents/checks to defendent law firms.
  • Responsible for organization and filing of hundreds of case files.
  • Helped to maintain office supply inventory.
  • Handled postal delivery and pickup for the office.

Education

BBA - General Business

University of Mississippi
University, MS
08-2025

Skills

  • Legal Documentation & Case File Management
  • Schedule & Time Management
  • Oral & Written Communication
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Michael Darby & Associates
05.2025 - 08.2025

Runner/Clerk Intern

Michael Darby & Associates Attorneys at Law
05.2023 - 08.2023

Classroom Preparation Volunteer

Della Davidson Elementary School
07.2018 - 07.2025

Dog Sitter

Multiple Private Clients
09.2017 - 10.2025

BBA - General Business

University of Mississippi