Assisted clients who were U.S. Veterans and servicemembers in obtaining the benefits to which they were entitled from the VA.
The cases worked on primarily consisted of veterans seeking financial benefits for service-related medical disabilities, or those seeking discharge upgrades from service.
The work on cases consisted of client communication, filing paperwork, and significant legal research, as some clients presented with unique legal issues.
Paralegal
Tikhomirov & Associates
Brooklyn
09.2020 - 01.2022
Interviewed clients and created new intakes based on the information provided.
Corresponded with insurance adjusters regarding client claims.
Filed no-fault applications on behalf of clients involved in motor vehicle accidents.
Monitored and updated clients on case progress.
Scheduled client meetings/appointments and handled high call volumes.
Identified and analyzed legal documents, including medical reports.
Assisted in compiling medical documents for the insurance adjuster's review.
Performed general administrative duties, including proper case file management and mailing sensitive documents.
Science Teacher
NY Smart Start
Brooklyn
08.2016 - 06.2018
Organized after-school teaching sessions to provide students with a supplemental learning experience in science.
Implemented innovative programs to encourage learning through effective interactions, such as laboratory experiments to demonstrate scientific concepts.
Properly and efficiently graded all assignments.
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Office
Brooklyn
05.2015 - 09.2015
Efficiently handled all administrative and clerical duties as a front desk medical assistant.
Volunteer
New York Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn
Brooklyn
05.2013 - 09.2013
Worked in the food service department to help ensure that all the dietary restrictions of patients are being met, and that food delivery is seamless.
Assisted the hospital in whichever way necessary, including conducting tests on the most efficient ways of delivering food and drinks to patients, which were warm and up to standard.
Program and Communications Manager at International Human Rights Clinic, Harvard Law SchoolProgram and Communications Manager at International Human Rights Clinic, Harvard Law School
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