Japesh Raswant

• Met with and conducted client interviews for purposes of advising based upon most current laws and regulations.
  
• Conducted extensive research on case law and regulations in the areas of real estate law, business law, immigration law, and estate planning law.
  
• Developed and negotiated contracts for businesses and real estate in New York and New Jersey.
  
• Drafted complaints, affidavits, motions, interrogatories, and other pleadings connected with trial preparation and discovery.
  
• Prepared real estate closing statements and assisted in the closing process.
  
• Handled multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining client confidentiality.
• Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
• Conducted legal research on law, providing thorough memoranda.

• Conducted client interviews and portrayed empathy
• Well-versed in different legal management software such as CLIO, Bestcase
• Completed 135 Pro Bono hours
• Presented written and oral case rounds
• Presided over multiple 341 meetings
• Informed and advised clients about chapter 7 bankruptcy
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
• Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
• Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.

(Summer Internship June- August)

• Drafted various court documents, invoices, and enclosures at the attorney's request.
  
• Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda to assist attorneys working on trials.
  
• Placed all relevant documentation into client case files.
  
• Followed up with clients via telephone, email, and in person. .
• Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Conducted background investigations on defendant.

• Managed and coordinated all staff and clients for photoshoot events.
  
• Addressed and completed clients and head photographer's needs.
  
• Maintained active social media and blog presence to promote the brand.
• Used excellent communication skills to delegate tasks and achieve successful event outcomes.
• Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
• Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
• Scheduled and organized catering, transportation and staffing to manage event logistics.
• Researched and identified potential venues for events to enhance preparedness and explore options.

• Fulfilled key responsibilities which encompassed preparing insurance information for the physician; billed numerous patients, and managed worker's compensation claims.
  
• Capitalized on industry expertise in scheduling patient appointments, tests, and procedures through the use of a computerized scheduling system.
  
• Took charge of monitoring patient payments and payment arrangements.
• Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
• Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.