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Louisa Cohen

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Professional with top skills in communication, critical thinking and active learning. Adept in social and legal research. Excelled in a fast-paced environment, managing a caseload of 40 clients and streamlining administrative tasks to enhance team efficiency. Certified in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with intermediate Spanish proficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal - Social Work Department

New York County Defender Services
New York, NY
02.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrate ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals, including legal experts and social workers, to obtain best outcome for clients in their criminal cases
  • Manage an average caseload of 50 clients with exceptional multitasking and organizational skills, adapting seamlessly to to shifting priorities and emergent situations while consistently delivering a high level of service to all clients
  • Showcase strong initiative by proactively identifying opportunities to streamline administrative tasks, allowing legal and social work professionals to focus on core responsibilities
  • Conduct professional communication on sensitive matters with attorneys, clients, and court personnel, ensuring effective and confidential interactions
  • Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills as social work paralegal, effectively conveying complex legal and social issues to clients and attorneys, and producing accurate and compelling written documentation for case files and court submissions

Server

Faun Restaurant
Brooklyn, NY
07.2021 - Current
  • Consistently deliver exceptional customer service by going above and beyond to create memorable and positive guest experiences
  • Skillfully manage a high volume of customers, expertly anticipating and fulfilling customer needs while maintaining impeccable organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrate knowledge of an expansive menu, including a wide selection of wines, spirits, and daily specials, providing valuable recommendations and ensuring guests receive accurate and detailed information

Special Advocate

Court Appointed Special Advocates
Denver, CO
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Established strong and nurturing relationships with children and families, cultivating an environment of trust and open communication to effectively address and fulfill case needs
  • Maintained documentation practices, consistently updating and accurately recording case data to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date records
  • Orchestrated regular meetings between clients, social workers, and responsible attorneys, ensuring a well-coordinated schedule that supported effective case strategies
  • Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills, actively listening to the concerns and priorities of families, and providing empathetic guidance to help them navigate challenges and make informed decisions

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology

University of Denver
Denver, CO
06.2021

Skills

  • Exceptional writer
  • Administrative Support
  • Project Management
  • Legal and Social Research
  • Client Communication
  • Intermediate Spanish speaker

Timeline

Paralegal - Social Work Department

New York County Defender Services
02.2022 - Current

Server

Faun Restaurant
07.2021 - Current

Special Advocate

Court Appointed Special Advocates
11.2020 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology

University of Denver

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