Halima Sharif
Rolesville,NC
Summary
Detailed-oriented paralegal seeking a challenging role in a state agency where I can capitalize on my strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to contribute to the success of the legal team as well as being able to give back to the community.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant
Department of Adult Correction
02.2024 - Current
- Support Communications team which include Marketing and Digital Communications by preparing travel authorizations and travel reimbursements to Controller for payment
- Submit high value quotes in eProcurement for approval and follow through with payment of corresponding invoices through NCFS
- Managed and maintain fixed assets for inventory tracking
- Reconcile P-card purchases
- Effectively direct expungement-related calls to appropriate staff members
- Direct and monitor inquiries on behalf of offenders through Correspondence Tracking System (CTS)
- Coordinate and facilitate team meetings to discuss current and future projects
- Compile daily news clips for agency
- Boost morale through organization of office events.
Paralegal II / Office Manager
NC Community College System Office
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided legal assistance to General Counsel and stakeholders of NC Community College System
- Drafted and posted State Board Community College Code rules
- Prepared and drafted minutes and agendas for committee meetings
- Prepared and reviewed monthly reports for ethics and SEI filings for State Board members, community college presidents, and System Office staff
- Managed contracts database in ServiceNow
- Assisted in development of RFP in a presidential search
- Coordinated in state and out of state travels for General Counsel
- Monitored and maintained databases for electronic and physical files
- Administered LexisNexis account for Legal Affairs
- Reviewed low-value contracts for accuracy and compliance
- Maintained and updated State Board of Community Colleges code and System Office website with numbered memos
- Aided in public records requests as well as tracked and monitored requests for timely processing
- Managed storage of records to NC Archives
- Experienced with eProcurement in creating requisitions, receipt of items, and payment of invoices.
Education
Certified Paralegal Program -
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC 05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Accounting -
Post University
Waterbury, CT 05.2014
Associate of Science in Accounting -
Vance Granville Community College
Henderson, NC05.2009
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Handling pressure
- Problem solving
- Detailed oriented
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adaptability
- NC Notary Public
- DocuSign
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
NALA Certified Paralegal - December 2023 to December 2028
CP261523)
NC Notary Public - May 2024 to May 2029
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Department of Adult Correction
02.2024 - Current
Paralegal II / Office Manager
NC Community College System Office
01.2022 - 01.2024
Certified Paralegal Program -
Wake Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science in Accounting -
Post University
Associate of Science in Accounting -
Vance Granville Community College
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