Hani Fakhouri
Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Accomplished Legal Assistant with a successful track record at The Law Office of Maher A. Fakhouri and The Haddad Law Firm, excelling in legal research and maintaining utmost confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to manage case information efficiently and provide exceptional administrative support. Skilled in legal research, task prioritization, and adept at fostering collaborative work environments, significantly enhancing team productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Haddad Law Firm
Woodbridge, NJ
10.2024 - Current
- Analyzed data related to cases for use in research or litigation purposes.
- Generated reports summarizing case progress for internal use.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Legal Aide
Law Offices of Maher A. Fakhouri
Wappingers Falls, NY
05.2018 - Current
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Organized case files according to established procedures.
- Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
- Coordinated the distribution of legal materials to other parties as required.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
- Scanned documents into electronic format for storage purposes.
Dietary Aide
Brookmeade
Rhinebeck, NY
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with special needs to eat meals, providing kindness and patience.
- Planned meals for elderly patients.
- Cared for the special needs of disabled individuals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Monitor patients for any signs of discomfort or difficulty during mealtime, and provide assistance as necessary to ensure a positive dining experience.
- Provide compassionate care while assisting patients with eating, paying close attention to any difficulties they may encounter, and reporting concerns to healthcare staff.
- Collaborate with nursing and dietary staff to ensure meals are appropriate for patients' health conditions, including those on specialized diets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY12-2024
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2022
High School Diploma -
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
Staatsburg, NY01-2018
Skills
- Legal/Court processes
- Case management support
- Court filing
- Document editing
- File organization
- Legal writing
- Office management
- Task prioritization
- Scheduling/Planning
- Legal research
- Confidentiality
- Administrative assistance
- Writing and editing
- Client relations
- Proofreading
- Microsoft office
Accomplishments
- Presidents' List at Dutchess College
- Nominated for English Writing Selective
- Outstanding Ethics Award
- Athletic Achievement Award
- Athletic Achievement Award
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Writing Tutor
- Lead a team of five in a Boston law firm office tasked with obtaining and sending reports
- Led a research project on Roe V. Wade. Presented findings at SUNY New Paltz.
- Founded, organized, and led a chess team
- Trained new employees on company protocols and systems, enhancing team efficiency.
- Member of Hudson River Rowing Association
Certification
CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Haddad Law Firm
10.2024 - Current
Dietary Aide
Brookmeade
01.2022 - 12.2023
Legal Aide
Law Offices of Maher A. Fakhouri
05.2018 - Current
CPR certified
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
SUNY College At New Paltz
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Dutchess Community College
High School Diploma -
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
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