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Chima Obayi

New York

Summary

Offering a strong background in leadership and community service, with a commitment to learning and growth in a dynamic environment. Experienced in teamwork, event coordination, and legal assistance, with strong organizational and communication skills. Eager to apply and further develop these abilities in a paralegal or legal assistant role.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Multifaith Advisory Council Student Leader

New York University
09.2024 - Current
  • Facilitate weekly interfaith dialogue sessions to promote understanding and collaboration among students of diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds
  • Organize and execute campus-wide multifaith engagement events at New York University, including educational workshops, service initiatives, and social gatherings

Legal Assistant to 18b Attorney

Queens Family Court
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed and streamlined more than 50 court appearances
  • Prepared and submitted 20 vouchers weekly, adhering to strict deadlines and compliance with 18b attorney reimbursement policies

Court Navigator Program

New York County Family Court
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted unrepresented litigants in landlord-tenant and consumer debt cases by providing general information, court forms, and procedural guidance
  • Supported litigants in organizing paperwork, accessing interpreters, and understanding courtroom roles and expectations

Office Assistant

Real Deal Decoration
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: A renovation and general contracting company specializing in home improvement and remodels
  • Supported administrative and operational tasks in a renovation and general contracting company specializing in home improvement and remodels
  • Assisted with project documentation, vendor coordination, and client communications to streamline renovation processes
  • A renovation and general contracting company specializing in home improvement and remodels

Mentor

Archbishop Molloy Peer Mentor Program
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Mentored 2 elementary school students to help them develop communication skills and self confidence, which eventually led to a strong personal connection with them

Education

BA - Politics, Psychology

New York University
New York, NY
05.2025

Skills

  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Python

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Corporate Litigation

Timeline

Multifaith Advisory Council Student Leader

New York University
09.2024 - Current

Legal Assistant to 18b Attorney

Queens Family Court
06.2024 - 08.2024

Court Navigator Program

New York County Family Court
06.2023 - 08.2023

Office Assistant

Real Deal Decoration
06.2022 - 08.2022

Mentor

Archbishop Molloy Peer Mentor Program
09.2021 - 05.2022

BA - Politics, Psychology

New York University
Chima Obayi