Nicholas Derk
Legal Assistant
Penn Valley,PA
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven professional with extensive experience in effective collaboration within team environments to meet diverse needs, enhance processes, and consistently exceed expectations. Known for strong communication skills and exceptional task prioritization, ensuring efficient project completion to the highest standards. Proven track record of fostering positive relationships and driving initiatives that improve outcomes. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering value in every endeavor.
Overview
8
8
Years of Work Experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Greek-English Tutor
Greek Orthodox Youth AssociaGon (GOYA), Upper Darby, PA
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinate every Tuesday and Thursday with priests and principals to help provide additional lessons to struggling students
- Learn valuable skills in planning, organizing, and time management.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Legal Assistant
JG Wentworth
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Assisted attorneys from Arnold and Smith Law and New Start Legal with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
Congressional Staffer Intern
Congressman Gus Bilirakis Rayburn Office, Washington DC
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Conduct thorough research on legislation, assist in drafting memos and briefing documents, and track the progress of bills through various stages of the legislative process.
- Manage correspondence with constituents through emails and letters, address their inquiries, and provide detailed information on policies and legislative matters.
- Oversee daily administrative tasks, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and organizing files to ensure smooth office operations.
- Wrote and proofread emails, memos and other types of professional correspondence.
Cashier/Trainee Educator
Tasty Twisters Pretzel Factory, Roxborough, PA
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Incorporated a new and innovative online ordering system into the company’s throughput process.
- Strategic manager with a proven ability to coach and mentor new hires, significantly reducing their ramp-up time and improving team performance
- Certified customer satisfaction by ensuring cleanliness and affectiveness within the front office
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance, Economics
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05.2024
High School Diploma -
Harriton High School
Rosemont, PA06.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
- Google Drive, Bloomberg Financial Lab
- R-Studio
- Bilingual in Greek
- Court reporting, Multi-line switchboard
- Documatrix, Bankruptcy law
- Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok
- Troubleshooting complex problems
- Document editing
- Administrative support, Legal document preparation
Certification
- Certified Legal Debt Specialist License - 2024
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)-2025
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Fire: First-Year InnovaGve Research & Experience, University of Maryland, College Park. September 2020-May 2024
- Peer Mentor: Anna Lazarus-Hall
- Provided with resources and skill sets to formulate new information within real-life issues or topics
- Grasp of how to effectively use R-Studio to demonstrate correlations and findings within research
- Develop vital skills of lab research, assessing statistics, critical thinking, leadership, and presentational skills
Interests
Law
Finance
Investing
Research
History
Reading
Sports: Football, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Baseball
Affiliations
- Beta Theta Pi Risk Chair
- National Honors Society
- ALD Honor Society
- GOYA Society
- Helping Hands Member
Timeline
Legal Assistant
JG Wentworth
08.2024 - 07.2025
Congressional Staffer Intern
Congressman Gus Bilirakis Rayburn Office, Washington DC
09.2023 - 06.2024
Greek-English Tutor
Greek Orthodox Youth AssociaGon (GOYA), Upper Darby, PA
09.2021 - Current
Cashier/Trainee Educator
Tasty Twisters Pretzel Factory, Roxborough, PA
08.2016 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Finance, Economics
University of Maryland, College Park
High School Diploma -
Harriton High School
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