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Derrick Liang

Jersey City,NJ

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant, Professional Development

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintained Workday and Ultipro database of employee data and used proper security protocols to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Executed filing system using Excel and iManage to track onboarding and departure forms including offer letter, demographic, W8/W9, pro bono interest, resume, bar admission, alumni, and salary advance.
  • Oversaw agenda preparation, room reservations and logged minutes for meetings and programs.
  • Generated employment verification letters in Word and drafted Bar Affirmation forms in Adobe
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for Associates by booking airfare & hotel transportation.
  • Processed invoices and expenses using Chromeriver to facilitate on-time reimbursement and payment.
  • Maintained official firm website and confirmed Associate profiles are true and accurate.
  • Direct communication with vendors and professional services to coordinate orders and direct activities.

Consumer Advocacy Defense Paralegal

Law Offices Of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates
09.2019 - 10.2022
  • Managed high civil defense caseload with multiple attorneys, 150 per week
  • Managed up to five Associate and two Managing Attorney calendars using Outlook
  • Produced and circulated litigation documents including summons, answers, disclosures, stipulations, judgments, discovery, and motions
  • Used Adobe Acrobat and Docusign to draft motions, notice to court, and power of attorney forms
  • Extensive knowledge e-filing through county court websites and docket review
  • Created new case profiles and used Salesforce to track case status & deadlines
  • Displayed thoroughness when breaking down litigation procedure and docket entries to clients
  • Hosted virtual meetings and presented solutions to improve firm’s organizational methods

Legal Admin Intern

Legal Services Of New Jersey
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Handled all incoming calls from potential new clients and assisted with application procedure
  • Managed attorney calendars using Outlook and mastered company filing software
  • Screened over 50 legal intakes per day while upholding professionalism and control when de-escalating stressed clients
  • Entered data for attorneys daily and updated customer accounts with accuracy.

Front Desk Receptionist

Rutgers Catholic Center
09.2015 - 05.2017
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2019

Skills

  • Expert in: Microsoft Office Suite, Chromeriver, Outlook Calendar, iManage, Salesforce, Adobe Acrobat, Workday, Ultipro, Typing Speed (120WPM)
  • Pretrial & Trial Procedure
  • Database Management and Searching
  • Certified Notary Public, New Jersey

Timeline

Administrative Assistant, Professional Development

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
10.2022 - 03.2023

Consumer Advocacy Defense Paralegal

Law Offices Of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates
09.2019 - 10.2022

Legal Admin Intern

Legal Services Of New Jersey
01.2018 - 01.2019

Front Desk Receptionist

Rutgers Catholic Center
09.2015 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Rutgers University

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