Iyanah Cherry
Linden,NJ
Summary
Experienced legal assistant with over 2 years of hands-on support for legal professionals. Skilled in legal research, document drafting, and case file management. Proficient in administrative tasks like scheduling and correspondence. Committed to confidentiality and professionalism. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic legal team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Assistant
Office Of The Attorney General
01.2024 - Current
- Case Management: Organizing case files, maintaining calendars, and coordinating meetings. Managing information flow between clients, attorneys, and court personnel for smooth legal proceedings.
- Confidentiality and Ethics: Upholding highest standards in handling sensitive legal matters. Ensuring compliance with legal ethics rules and maintaining trust with clients and colleagues.
- Multitasking and Prioritization: Handling multiple tasks in fast-paced environments. Prioritizing assignments effectively and adapting to changing deadlines with accuracy.
- Team Collaboration: Working well with attorneys, paralegals, and other professionals. Communicating effectively and contributing to positive work environment.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Law Office of Thomas Ashley
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Transcribe and proofread legal documents before deadlines.
- Review incoming Discovery by collecting, searching, and organizing crucial information for use in each case
- Organize calendars of required court hearings, appearances, and document due dates
- Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library is up-to- date
- Handle appointment set-up, information gathering, and notice issuing.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from clients.
Legal Intern
Law Office of Thomas Ashley
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Maintained current and thorough law library to support firm's legal staff
- Maintained client databases and completed research for cases.
- Prepared and organized trial exhibits for each case.
- Aided in discovery and inspection actions with preparation of thorough, factual, and timely answers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Newark, NJHigh School Diploma -
Abraham Clark High School
Roselle, NJ06.2019
Skills
- Data Management
- Case Management Support
- Scheduling
- Legal Research
- Exhibit Organization
- Administrative Assistance
- Correspondence Writing
- Civil Law
- Client Relations
- Criminal Law
- Microsoft Office
- Court filings
Timeline
Senior Legal Assistant
Office Of The Attorney General
01.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Law Office of Thomas Ashley
11.2022 - 12.2023
Legal Intern
Law Office of Thomas Ashley
07.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
High School Diploma -
Abraham Clark High School
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