Elissa Heydemann
Oceanside
Summary
Knowledgeable Litigation Paralegal skilled in trial preparation and civil litigation support for cases. Organizes and coordinates materials, maintains communication, and prepares files.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Goldstein Hall PLLC
New York
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Drafted and filed legal documents for all landlord-tenant proceedings.
- Requested third-party coverage for the firm when necessary.
- Updated the litigation calendar to include all court appearances, and tracked important reminders.
- Managed litigation for wills, estates, and trusts proceedings.
- Maintained daily communication with clients to provide case status updates.
- Prepared property tax abatement applications for eligible clients.
- Oversaw the management of audit letters.
Student Intern
Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY
Syracuse
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted Eviction Defense Program through direct client engagement at courthouse appearances.
- Traveled to the Syracuse Criminal Courthouse for first and second appearances.
- Facilitated the evaluation of incoming and returning clients to assess eviction status and eligibility for resources.
- Guided clients in completing intake forms, confidentiality agreements, and COVID relief documentation.
- Conducted investigations for code violations and housing certificates for individual cases.
Research Intern
The Center for UNESCO of Florence
Florence
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Developed advocacy plan for Lakota Tribe to secure recognition of intangible cultural heritage.
- Conducted research on Lakota culture to inform advocacy efforts.
- Educated students on significance of intangible cultural heritage in preserving indigenous cultures.
Marketing and Communications Intern
Meals on Wheels
Syracuse
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Led a fundraising event in which raised a total of 500 dollars and held over 30 participants.
- Designed a social media strategy to gain sponsors, donors, and volunteers.
- Gathered research and analyzed data for the annual report on the rate of the programs' recipients, elderly hunger, and health improvement.
Research Consultant
The Image Initiative
Syracuse
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Created a statistical comparative analysis of adolescent girls of color, ages 13-18 years old, on a national and regional scale in the following areas: teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS rates, STD rates, and domestic violence.
- Published the results on the Image Initiative's website to localize the problem within the Syracuse population.
Peer Network Engagement Internship
Syracuse Hillel
Syracuse
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Established relationships with 60 Jewish students, facilitating access to academic and extracurricular opportunities.
- Organized collaborative events to create an inviting environment for new connections.
- Served as a resource, guiding students in exploring diverse campus opportunities.
Teaching Assistant
Syracuse University Maxwell School
Syracuse
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Remodeled course structure for online learning in response to COVID-19.
- Oversaw lectures and monitored seven students as designated TA.
- Analyzed and corrected grading errors, ensuring accuracy in evaluations.
- Formulated comprehensive memo to standardize future regrading processes.
- Maintained clear communication with students to address academic needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Policy Studies, Women Gender Studies
Syracuse University
Syracuse05.2023
Skills
- Document drafting
- Legal research
- Court filings
Leadership Experience
Syracuse Hillel, Syracuse, NY, Peer Network Engagement Internship.
- Built relationships with 60 Jewish students on campus as a resource for students to find academic, or extracurricular opportunities., Planned collaborative events to meet students, and brought new people together in an authentic, and comfortable environment.
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Goldstein Hall PLLC
11.2023 - 05.2025
Student Intern
Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY
09.2022 - 12.2022
Research Intern
The Center for UNESCO of Florence
01.2022 - 03.2022
Marketing and Communications Intern
Meals on Wheels
08.2021 - 12.2021
Research Consultant
The Image Initiative
02.2021 - 05.2021
Peer Network Engagement Internship
Syracuse Hillel
08.2020 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant
Syracuse University Maxwell School
07.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Policy Studies, Women Gender Studies
Syracuse University
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