HALIMA OSMAN
Community Legal Aid
Chicopee,MA
10
years of professional experience
Strong background in project and program coordination, with demonstrated skills in organization, planning, and managing competing priorities. Effective at coordinating resources, strengthening team collaboration, and streamlining workflows to achieve timely and successful outcomes.
Work History
Pro Bono Coordinator (Paralegal)
3 Years 6 Months- Administer Private Attorney Involvement (PAI) volunteer programs serving Central and Western Massachusetts.
- Conduct client intakes, maintain case records, and coordinate referrals to volunteer attorneys.
- Coordinate Lawyer for the Day programs in local courts and support attorney training events.
- Recruit volunteer attorneys through outreach and assist with program communications, newsletters, and periodic grant reports.
Support Specialist
1 Year 8 Months- Provided case management, service planning, and systems navigation to domestic violence survivors and their families.
- Developed safety plans and connected clients with legal and immigration advocacy, housing, healthcare, education, and community resources.
Victim Witness Advocate Intern
4 Months- Supported victim witness advocates by providing guidance and emotional support to domestic violence survivors.
- Facilitated access to restraining orders for individuals and connected survivors with essential community-based resources.
Sales Associate
7 MonthsCorps Member
1 Year 3 Months- Collaborated with teachers and school personnel to identify students requiring additional educational support.
- Prepared Head Start students for elementary school and served students and families in low-income communities.
Barista
2 Years 3 MonthsEducation
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Attended; transferred to Westfield State University
Skills
Professional: Client Relations & Advocacy
Analytical Reasoning
Organization & Prioritization
Professional Collaboration
Program & Event Coordination
Problem-Solving
Ability to Manage Competing Priorities
Legal & Administrative: Client Intake
Case Management
Case Record Management
Attorney Referrals
Court Program Coordination
Community Outreach
Technology: LegalServer
Microsoft Office Suite
General Computer Proficiency
Timeline
Pro Bono Coordinator (Paralegal)
Community Legal Aid
03.2023 - CurrentRead More
Support Specialist
YWCA of Western Massachusetts
03.2021 - 11.2022Read More
Victim Witness Advocate Intern
Springfield District Court
01.2020 - 05.2020Read More
Sales Associate
Justice Retail
04.2019 - 11.2019Read More
Corps Member
AmeriCorps
09.2017 - 12.2018Read More
Barista
Starbucks
06.2016 - 09.2018Read More
Suffolk University
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Westfield State University
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
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