Justine Owusu
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Passionate undergraduate student seeking to join the Penn Carey Law Outreach Program to develop the skills necessary for successful law school admission. Strong desire to address legal challenges, become a catalyst of positive change in communities and promote equity and justice through advocacy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Leasing Intern
Cardinal Group Management
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022 - Current
- Conduct informative and personalized tours, resulting in new leases.
- Develop strong, professional relationships with residents by delivering exemplary service and engagement.
- Promote high level customer service and assistance by greeting clients, responding to concerns, showing units and quickly resolving issues.
Mentorship Chair
The Accountability Initiative
Philadelphia, PA
07.2021 - Current
- Planning and executing a workshop for high school students on college preparation, emphasizing financial aid, and application processes at Mercy Technical Institute.
- Partnered with the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at Temple University to participate in Career Day at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Center, mentoring juveniles on college opportunities and life-building strategies.
- Worked with Councilman Ricardo Dale of Beverly City to organize a college readiness event at Temple University for the nonprofit organization FreeAllMinds.
Family Law Paralegal
Chancery CS Solicitors
London
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with drafting and editing legal documents and conducting case research.
- Attended onboarding meetings and documented relevant information to family cases.
- Strengthened understanding of legal processes and professional ethics.
Litigation Legal Assistant
SAAQ Legal Consultancy
Accra
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Reviewed legal cases and prepared concise briefs for supervisor review.
- Drafted legal pleadings, motions and briefs for attorney review.
- Accompanied lawyers to court proceedings, onboarding sessions, and cross-examinations.
Store Associate
CVS Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PA
03.2017 - 03.2022
- Stocked, replenished and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
Assistant Teacher
Arcola Elementary School, Elementary and Secondary School
Silver Spring, MD
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Evaluated student work using established criteria.
S2M2
S2M2
Frederick, MD
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Researched medical privacy laws and medical ethics.
- Presented the risks of childhood obesity at a health fair
- Effectively engaged health fair attendees by using strategic communication skills
- Practiced surgical suturing
- Delivered a baby using new medical manikins.
Education
BBA - Political Science
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2025
Highschool Diploma -
Clarksburg High school
05.2021
Skills
- Professional Business writing
- Telephone etiquette
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- Completion of S2M2 program– Asian American center of Frederick
- Completion of Summer Rise internship
Affiliations
- Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Conference Atendee
- Volunteer at Philly House
Timeline
Family Law Paralegal
Chancery CS Solicitors
07.2024 - 08.2024
Litigation Legal Assistant
SAAQ Legal Consultancy
06.2024 - 07.2024
Leasing Intern
Cardinal Group Management
05.2022 - Current
Mentorship Chair
The Accountability Initiative
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Arcola Elementary School, Elementary and Secondary School
07.2019 - 07.2019
S2M2
S2M2
07.2019 - 07.2019
Store Associate
CVS Pharmacy
03.2017 - 03.2022
BBA - Political Science
Temple University
Highschool Diploma -
Clarksburg High school
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