KHADIJA ABI HASHEM
Watertown,United States
Summary
Hi I'm an undergraduate In Law and have 05 years' experience as assistant attorney (overseas). Do have Retail Manger experience for last 09 years in family owned business. I'm a bilingual speaks, Arabic and English, and very basic with French as well. That could be big add to team and can help ongoing projects and support diversity and equity. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments.
Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Driven Legal Assistant with 05 years of experience in criminal law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in immigration & tax law.
Goal-oriented immigration experienced in providing administrative support to legal departments with focus on document management. .
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Jad Haider Legal Office
07.2009 - 11.2023
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
Retail Manager
Hashem Trading Group
10.2014 - 11.2014
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
Education
Master of Arts - Bachelor's in Law
Beirut Arab University
Beirut-Lebanon 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Kfarsheema High School
Beirut-Lebanon 06.2005
Skills
- Court Reporting
- Bi lingual
- Corporate Law
- Civil Law
- Document Control
- Office Management
- Data Management
- Travel Coordination
- Client Support
- Task Prioritization
- Client Billing
- Scheduling/Planning
- Relationship Building
- Legal Document Preparation
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Retail Manager
Hashem Trading Group
10.2014 - 11.2014
Legal Assistant
Jad Haider Legal Office
07.2009 - 11.2023
Master of Arts - Bachelor's in Law
Beirut Arab University
High School Diploma -
Kfarsheema High School
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