Eliora Zysman
Pikesville,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented legal assistant with strong skills in legal research, client communication, and case management. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and enhancing client experiences through effective administrative support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Zysman Law Firm
Reisterstown, Maryland
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared and organized estate planning documents, including wills and trusts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards
- Managed client scheduling and communications, coordinating consultations and facilitating a seamless client experience
- Supported execution of legal documents and maintained case files, ensuring confidentiality and organization of sensitive materials
Teaching Assistant - CCJS300: Research Methods
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, Maryland
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in course instruction and classroom management for a research-focused criminology course
- Maintained confidentiality of student records while grading exams, assignments, and quizzes with accuracy and fairness
- Held weekly office hours, mentoring students in research methods, data interpretation, and analytical skills
Front Desk Receptionist
University Career Center
College Park, MD
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Served as a primary point of contact for students, employers, and staff in a fast-paced office environment
- Guided students in utilizing career resources, including resume reviews, interview preparation, and appointment coordination
- Managed high-volume inquiries while maintaining confidentiality of student records and supporting office operations and events
Research Fellow
FIRE: First-Year Innovation & Research Experienc
College Park, Maryland
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Researched unresolved cold cases of Black women in the 1960s–1970s American South, focusing on civil rights connections and cases reopened under the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act
- Analyzed historical records to identify patterns of underreporting and investigative gaps affecting marginalized victims
- Presented findings from an independent research project on four cases at the UMD FIRE Summit
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology & Criminal Justice And Law & Society
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05-2027
Skills
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Case management
- Client communication
- Confidentiality
- Administrative assistance
Websites
Timeline
Teaching Assistant - CCJS300: Research Methods
University of Maryland, College Park
08.2025 - 12.2025
Front Desk Receptionist
University Career Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
Legal Assistant
Zysman Law Firm
08.2023 - Current
Research Fellow
FIRE: First-Year Innovation & Research Experienc
08.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology & Criminal Justice And Law & Society
University of Maryland, College Park