FATIMA CHONGAN
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Dynamic paralegal with a robust background in the medical field, dedicated to enhancing patient care and optimizing legal processes. Expertise in document management and HIPAA compliance ensures confidentiality and effective records management. Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams and managing complex projects aligns processes with organizational goals. Committed to developing efficient procedures and delivering innovative solutions that drive success.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Injury Paralegal
SHIN LAW GROUP
06.2026 - Current
- Managed a diverse caseload of personal injury, property damage, and liability claims effectively balancing workload demands with attention to detail.
- Drafted pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence for personal injury case files and litigation matters.
- Managed medical records, bills, and treatment chronologies to improve claim evaluation accuracy.
Assistant Manager
European Wax Center
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated efficient service delivery by coordinating team efforts and ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Trained new team members on customer service protocols and product knowledge, improving guest experience and service consistency.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of products to meet customer demand.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked products promptly, supporting uninterrupted customer access to merchandise.
Paralegal
Tucker Nong & Associates
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Drafted legal documents and briefs for attorneys, including Complaints, motions, and appeals.
- Assisted with trial preparation activities, including document management, witness coordination, and exhibits organization; coordinated meetings between attorneys and clients for ongoing cases and new business opportunities.
- Prepared immigration petitions and supporting filings for USCIS, consular processing, and adjustment matters
- Organized client intake documents, identification records, and evidence packets for case preparation
- Drafted correspondence, cover letters, and form packets for attorney review and submission
- Reviewed immigration forms for completeness, consistency, and compliance with filing requirements
Advanced Medical Receptionist
U.S Department of Defense
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted military personnel with medical readiness for pre/post deployment, ensuring compliance with health requirements.
- Collected co-payments and co-insurance and issued appropriate receipts during check-in.
Mental Health Technician
Tempe Behavioral Health Counseling
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored patient behaviors and communicated significant changes to clinical team, ensuring timely interventions.
- Assisted in creating and executing individualized care plans, aligning strategies with patient needs.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups to improve patients' coping skills and promote emotional resilience.
Medical Manager
DR. EYAD ABU HAMDA
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve patient care quality.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information including medical histories, treatments received, medications prescribed, and test results.
- Facilitated communication among physicians, nurses, technicians, and other health professionals to enhance collaboration in patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology, Law & Ethics
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2026
Spanish Language - Spanish Language And Literature
Universidad De Granada
Granada, Spain06-2025
Associate of Science - Criminology, Law & Ethics
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV01-2022
Skills
- Legal case management
- Legal research
- Document review
- Document management
- Case management
- MS Office expertise
- Ethics and compliance
- Client communication
Accomplishments
- George Mason Black Student Association Secretary
- Gilman Scholar Alumni
- Cum Laude
- Member of the National Society of Leadership & Success
- Chosen from a competitive candidate pool within the Clark County School District to provide specialized advocacy and support services for sex and human trafficking victims via Project Steel Magnolias.
LANGUAGES
Arabic - Conversational
Spanish - Intermediate
Wolof - Fluent
Timeline
Personal Injury Paralegal
SHIN LAW GROUP
06.2026 - Current
Assistant Manager
European Wax Center
01.2025 - Current
Paralegal
Tucker Nong & Associates
01.2024 - 01.2025
Advanced Medical Receptionist
U.S Department of Defense
09.2023 - 01.2024
Mental Health Technician
Tempe Behavioral Health Counseling
04.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Manager
DR. EYAD ABU HAMDA
06.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminology, Law & Ethics
George Mason University
Spanish Language - Spanish Language And Literature
Universidad De Granada
Associate of Science - Criminology, Law & Ethics
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hulaymatou-chongan-a74b779a
GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP
A motivated and globally minded undergraduate selected as a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar, awarded a full scholarship to study Spanish language and culture in Spain. Recognized for academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to expanding access to international education.