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Delilah PEREZ

Hawthorne,NJ

Summary

Recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies from William Paterson University , aiming to pursue a legal career. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Excited to further my education at law school in and fulfill my dream of being a lawyer.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Masood & McCluskey, LLC
Wayne , NJ
02.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed and analyzed medical records and compiled evidence to support claims for Workers' Compensation benefits.
  • Assisted attorneys during hearings by providing needed documents or materials.
  • Interacted with clients via telephone and email to answer questions about their case status or provide updates on progress.
  • Gathered relevant information from clients regarding their workers' compensation case.
  • Maintained electronic files for all pending cases in accordance with established procedures.

Summer Legal Intern

The Durst Organization
New York, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in the preparation of court filings, pleadings, and motions.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients regarding legal matters.
  • Provided administrative support such as filing documents with courts and maintaining client files.
  • Collaborated closely with the Senior Vice President and General Counsel to address the company's corporate and legal requirements.
  • Assisted and supported the legal department's paralegal in organizing and restructuring legal hard files.

Front End Supervisor

McCluskeyMasoodLowes Home Improvement
Paterson, NJ
02.2021 - 06.2023
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans for front end operations to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Trained new employees in customer service techniques and store policies.
  • Monitored cash register transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Assisted management team in developing operational strategies that improved overall store performance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
05-2024

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Self-Driven
  • MS Office proficient
  • Fast Learner
  • File Organization
  • Writing and editing

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Masood & McCluskey, LLC
02.2024 - Current

Summer Legal Intern

The Durst Organization
06.2023 - 08.2023

Front End Supervisor

McCluskeyMasoodLowes Home Improvement
02.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Delilah PEREZ