Work Preference
Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Work Availability
Timeline
Teacher
Open To Work

David Ara

Lewes,DE

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Legal AssistantDiscovery SpecialistParalegal AssistantIntake SpecialistScheduling Assistant

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid
Location: Lewes, DE
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Paid time offPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits

Summary

Dynamic legal professional specializing in case management, file preparation, and client communication, bringing 7 years of experience at Office of Defense Services.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Mitigation Officer

Delaware Family Court
Georgetown, DE
12.2025 - 04.2026
  • Case Management: Reviewing files, scheduling sessions, and explaining court procedures to parties.
  • Mediation Sessions: Conducting, managing, and facilitating confidential, structured dialogue between parties to reach a resolution.
  • Drafting Agreements: Preparing legal documents, such as consent orders or settlement agreements, for judge approval.
  • Investigation & Reporting: Conducting inquiries into family stability, interviewing relevant parties/litigants, and preparing reports for the court, particularly in custody disputes, juvenile arbitration, child support, and PFA Case Reviews.
  • Information & Referral: Explaining court functions and connecting families with community resources.

Legal Assistant II

Office of Defense Services
01.2019 - 12.2025
  • Manage comprehensive administrative operations for legal teams, including weekly schedule coordination, discovery processing, client correspondence, and motion drafting.
  • Coordinate preliminary hearings and conduct conflict checks to ensure case integrity.
  • Through progressive experience, I have developed proficiency in legal secretary and support functions across multiple court departments and practice areas including training/development of new employees, case management, discovery/evidence handling, legal document preparation, client/litigant communication, legal research, and trial preparation.

Scheduling Coordinator

Beebe Hospital-Tunnel Cancer Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Patient scheduling and intake coordination of all incoming oncology patients.
  • Coordinate new patient appointments for initial consultations, ensuring timely access to care while collecting necessary medical histories, insurance information, and referral documentation to facilitate seamless onboarding into the practice.
  • Manage complex scheduling across medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology departments, balancing provider availability, treatment timelines, and patient needs while maintaining optimal workflow efficiency and minimizing scheduling conflicts.

Logistical Sales Operator

Avalanche Industries
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Consistently met and exceeded weekly and monthly sales targets through strategic customer engagement, product knowledge, and proactive sales techniques.
  • Oversaw daily operational workflows, maintained accurate sales documentation and tracking sheets, and managed order fulfillment processes to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated product inventory, shipping schedules, and order processing to optimize efficiency and maintain seamless supply chain operations.

Office Supplies Sales Manager

Staples, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Supervised and mentored a team of 9 employees, providing training, performance feedback, and scheduling to maintain optimal staffing levels and departmental productivity.
  • Consistently achieved and surpassed monthly sales goals through effective merchandising strategies, customer service excellence, and team motivation.
  • Implemented inventory management protocols and loss prevention measures that successfully reduced shrinkage, protecting company assets and improving profitability.
  • Fostered a customer-focused environment, resolving escalated issues and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Legal Studies - Paralegal Program

Delaware Technical Community College
Georgetown, DE
01.2020

Skills

  • Legal research and motion drafting
  • Client correspondence and communication
  • Case management and discovery processing
  • Document preparation and court filing
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Database management
  • Administrative support and employee training

Languages

English
Native language

Affiliations

  • Phi Theta Kappa

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse

Timeline

Mitigation Officer

Delaware Family Court
12.2025 - 04.2026

Legal Assistant II

Office of Defense Services
01.2019 - 12.2025

Scheduling Coordinator

Beebe Hospital-Tunnel Cancer Center
01.2015 - 01.2018

Logistical Sales Operator

Avalanche Industries
01.2013 - 01.2015

Office Supplies Sales Manager

Staples, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Legal Studies - Paralegal Program

Delaware Technical Community College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
David Ara