Jenise Perez
Plainfield,NJ
Summary
A bi-lingual and highly motivated individual currently pursuing a Master's Degree in English Writing Studies at Kean University. With a Bachelor's degree in English Studies, I have developed strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am dedicated to broadening my knowledge in English and leveraging my existing expertise to acquire new skills across various fields.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant: Workers Compensation
Smith & Williams Law Firm, LLC
04.2022 - Current
- Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately.
- Handle office scheduling and make notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- File court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Work alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Open and sort office correspondence to correct attorney or paralegal.
- Open new files into Filevine system (client's demographics and case information).
- Responsible for keeping cases organized, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, inputting case updates into file database (Filevine), and confirming case status with attorney.
- Support case preparations by preparing claim petitions, case summaries, and materials for mediation conferences.
- Proofs and performs minor editing (e.g., pronunciation, grammar, spelling) of routine law office correspondence and legal case matters.
Content Creator Intern
Kean University School Of English Studies
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Attended essential skills for internships workshop to become competent in role.
- Designed flyers with University seal of approval to promote events and department updates.
- Advertised events on Kean English Instagram and Twitter social media accounts.
- Posted on Instagram and Twitter Kean English accounts regularly to keep followers engaged.
- Copy edited weekly blog posts.
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
General Education Mentor
Kean University School Of General Studies
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided guidance and outreach to support students in their first year of higher education.
- Conducted one-on-one peer mentor meetings with assigned students at least once a semester to ensure they stay on track.
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and virtual instruction.
- Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
- Coordinated activities throughout the year, such as open house, new student orientation, advising/registration, and co-facilitated Transition to Kean courses.
- Managed front office greeting and welcoming students, visitors, professors, and professional staff for School of General Studies.
Education
Master of Arts - English Writing Studies
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English
Kean University
Union, NJ12.2022
Skills
- Adobe
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Canva
- Chicago Manual Style, MLA, & APA styles
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Office 365
- Strategic Planning/ Coordination
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Wordpress
- Written and Verbal Communication/ Interpersonal Skills
Publications
- Authored the article "Crafting Effective Chat GPT Prompts for Best Results" in the May/June 2024 issue of NJ Realtor Magazine, offering insightful strategies for optimizing AI interactions in the real estate sector.
- https://issuu.com/newjerseyrealtor/docs/njr_mayjun2024_issuu (Pg. 24-25)
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Content Creator Intern
Kean University School Of English Studies
09.2022 - 12.2022
Legal Assistant: Workers Compensation
Smith & Williams Law Firm, LLC
04.2022 - Current
General Education Mentor
Kean University School Of General Studies
06.2019 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - English Writing Studies
Kean University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Kean University
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