Assisted Deputy Surrogate in preparing contested probate matters, including Will contests, guardianship hearings, and Trust disputes before the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part.
Attended court hearings and witnessed other aspects of Estate litigation.
Assisted with approximately 90 cases.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Accardi & Mirda, P.C.
05.2025 - 08.2025
Supported attorneys across a broad range of practice areas including civil litigation, insurance defense, family law, and estate planning.
Responsibilities include answering client calls, drafting and typing legal documents, conducting legal research, preparing case briefs, assisting with dictation, and maintaining organized case files.
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Michael A. Mirda
06.2020 - 08.2024
Worked summers gaining experience in reception, calendar entry, filing, and office organization.
Competent in spreadsheet management and general technology.
Type 75 WPM.
Cashier and Server
Seoul Food
07.2022 - 08.2024
Take orders, prepare and serve food, manage cash register, answer phones, and assist customers with their needs.
Developed significant customer service and problem-solving skills.
Managed between 30 and 80 customers per day.
Volunteer Firefighter
Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department
06.2021 - 08.2024
Available on call 24/7 to respond to fires, attending weekly drills and training sessions with senior members to learn on-scene firefighting protocols.
Earned the Girl Scout Gold Award by creating a video on fire safety to help educate and protect a wide range of communities. I have developed this video in both English and Spanish to reach as many communities as possible.
Developed strong problem-solving and leadership skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Art History
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
05.2028
High School Diploma -
Mountain Lakes High School
Mountain Lakes
06-2024
Skills
Strong Communication
Time Management
Leadership
Personable
Problem Solving
Client Communication
Research
Data Entry
Links
LinkedIn: Lindsey-Mirda
Interests
Art History; Boston College Football and Hockey; Classic Rock; Weightlifting
Timeline
Surrogate Office Legal Intern
Morris County Courthouse
05.2025 - 08.2025
Legal Administrative Assistant
Accardi & Mirda, P.C.
05.2025 - 08.2025
Cashier and Server
Seoul Food
07.2022 - 08.2024
Volunteer Firefighter
Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department
06.2021 - 08.2024
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Michael A. Mirda
06.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Art History