Joshua Wahab
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Paralegal with prior experience in Personal Injury law on the plaintiff and defense sides, as well as seven years in the service industry. Helpful and personable individual skilled at organization, and time management. Dedicated to punctuality and critical thinking. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Reisz Siderman Eisenberg, APC
Los Angeles, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Experience drafting discovery, calendaring, and working within the CA Code of Civil Procedure
- 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.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
Paralegal
Pintas And Mullins Law Firm
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Frequently handles upwards of 40 cases per day, boosting productivity while establishing client relationship
- Assists counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery requests
- Regularly collects, drafts and masters resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
- Contributes to, reviews, and updates online data repositories for accessibility and to reflect firm standards; expert in various database methods
Front End Shift Supervisor
Walmart
Denver, NC
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Earned Associate of the Month for June of 2019 and July of 2021
- Helped customers update accounts, sign up for new services and take advantage of special offers
- Troubleshot and resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners, computers and printers
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers
Sales Associate
Winestore Holdings
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
- Maintained and edited existing online client database
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships; frequently complimented on interpersonal relationships
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Dramatic Art GPA 3.77)
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2022
Skills
- Eagle Scout
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Drive
- Experience creating and meticulously updating CRMs
- Project Management/IT Experience
- Fluent in English as well as Conversational in Spanish, ASL, and Korean
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Reisz Siderman Eisenberg, APC
09.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Pintas And Mullins Law Firm
09.2022 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
Winestore Holdings
05.2022 - 07.2022
Front End Shift Supervisor
Walmart
05.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Dramatic Art GPA 3.77)
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill