Edisha Stephen
Paralegal
New York,NY
Summary
Technologically-savvy Paralegal offering proficiency in legal research and legal document preparation. Detail-oriented and proactive professional with a strong work ethic, excellent critical thinking skills and a motivated nature. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Case Coordinator
FINRA Dispute Resolution Services
New York, NY
09.2016 - Current
- Fulfill SEC and Internal Audit requests and inquiries regarding cases and procedures
- Assisted and demonstrated proficiencies in telephone and front-desk reception within a high-volume environment
- Researched and rapidly solved problems
- Analyze and process incoming case submissions from case management system
- Train and provide guidance to staff as needed on general to moderate issues
- Observe trial hearings
- Coordinate, schedule and notify clients of hearing dates
- Process arbitrator payments after conclusion of hearings
- Manage physical and electronic case files
- Facilitate and schedule shipments for off-site destruction of case documents.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Contributed to, maintained and updated online data repositories for accessibility and to reflect firm standards.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
Internship
Joy Alessi Law
Brooklyn, NY
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Researched statutes and laws to support compliance and legal risk management.
- Conducted research for upcoming cases for attorney.
- Participated in and took notes during meetings.
- Prepared written correspondence for attorney.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
NYC Housing Court
Brooklyn, NY
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Assisted unrepresented litigants have in Housing Court through an offering of non-legal support
- Accompany litigants during hallway negotiations with opposing attorneys
- Ensure unrepresented litigants are aware of all of the resources available to them, so that they may better advocate for themselves.
NYC Department, Probation
Brooklyn, NY
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Data Entry
- Handled incoming and outgoing phone calls
- Assist with prioritizing outgoing and incoming mail
- Organize and review documents
NYC Department of Education
New York, NY
07.2014 - 08.2014
- Prepare and proofread letters, emails and reports using Microsoft Office System
- Prepared and presented research on vocational education
- Work independently in managing and organizing office
- Assist with necessary assignments as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law/Paralegal Studies ABA Approved
NYC College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY 09.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
Document preparation
Legal Research
Problem-Solving
Case analysis
Dispute arbitration
Legal writing
West Law/LexiNexis
Timeline
Internship
Joy Alessi Law
09.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Law/Paralegal Studies ABA Approved
NYC College of Technology
09.2017 - 06.2021
Case Coordinator
FINRA Dispute Resolution Services
09.2016 - Current
NYC Housing Court
02.2016 - 06.2016
NYC Department, Probation
11.2014 - 06.2015
NYC Department of Education
07.2014 - 08.2014