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Najda Samaradzic

St. Louis,MO

Summary

As a first-generation college graduate, I'm personable and organized, with strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Possesses foundational understanding of legal research and document preparation, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal databases. Dedicated to contributing to team's success through reliable and accurate support.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

JCS Law
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.

Legal Assistant

Sher & Shabsin, P.C.
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence for streamlined communication.
  • Monitored changes in legal regulations by reviewing updates from legal publications.
  • Coordinated deadlines for filings and hearings to avoid missed opportunities.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
  • Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO
12-2022

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Calendar management
  • Document filing

Internships

U.S. Southern District of Illinois Attorney (June 2022 - April 2023) 

  • Assisted in ensuring communication between client, prosecutors, and defense attorneys was clear and efficient.
  • Maintained and organized case files for federal cases
  • Ensured conferences, meetings, and events were scheduled accordingly


St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney (June 2022 - August 2022)

  • Researched and compiled 300+ page report regarding Expungement and Clean Slate Laws in all 50 states in support of new legislation.
  • Documentation of new evidence to help establish links in cold missing-person cases.


Missing Persons Support Center August (2021 - June 2022)

  • Conducted weekly research of missing persons using NamUS from different states.
  • Utilized distinguishing features such as height, weight, age, etc. to help narrow down searches and compile reports.
  • Documented any and all new evidence throughout my research.

Languages

Bosnian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Paralegal

JCS Law
03.2024 - 09.2024

Legal Assistant

Sher & Shabsin, P.C.
04.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Saint Louis University

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