Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer/Leadership Experience
Certification
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Maya Farhat

Maya Farhat

Dearborn Heights,MI

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal

Chaytou Legal Consulting
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted attorneys with legal research, drafting legal documents, and preparing for court proceedings while also Preparing legal briefs, motions, and pleadings
  • Managed over 80 client files and maintained confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations while editing and proofreading legal documents to verify accuracy.

Law Office Assistant

Advanta Law
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Managed office operations, including scheduling appointments and maintaining filing systems while assisting attorneys with legal research, document preparation, and client communication.
  • Managed over 6 calls per day and Scheduled over 20 clients per day.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm while operating multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.

Receptionist

Salon Luxe
05.2017 - 10.2020
  • Managed front desk operations, including scheduling appointments, greeting clients, handling phone calls, and Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
  • Greeted over 50 incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records while Responding to inquiries from over 60 callers seeking information

Sales Associate

Alex & Ani
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance to locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other site while maintaining strong communication skills.
  • Always number one in sales out of 25 employees. Increased sales by 10% per day by gaining customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations

Secretary

Wayne Car and Truck
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Handled administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls, managing emails, and organizing files while assisting over 40 customers with inquiries and facilitated smooth operations of office.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current while responding to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2023

Skills

  • Languages: English (primary) Arabic (secondary)
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Case Management
  • Case File Preparation
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail oriented and focused on accuracy and efficiency

Volunteer/Leadership Experience

Legal Intern 

Chaytou Legal Consulting 

August 2023 - Current

  • Drafting legal documents, client communication, Review trial transcripts, court fillings, and other related documents to determine
  • Developed legal skills such as legal writing, negotiation, legal analysis, and trial preparation.
  • Gaining valuable experience in the legal field.


Childcare Assistant Intern

Crestwood Childcare Program

September 2017 - June 2018

  • Provided care and support to children.
  • Assisted with daily activities and ensured a safe and nurturing environment.

Certification

Lash Artist

October 2021

  • Certified Lash Artist

Timeline

Paralegal

Chaytou Legal Consulting
04.2021 - 05.2022

Law Office Assistant

Advanta Law
08.2020 - 02.2021

Sales Associate

Alex & Ani
05.2019 - 03.2020

Secretary

Wayne Car and Truck
09.2018 - 05.2019

Receptionist

Salon Luxe
05.2017 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Wayne State University
Maya Farhat