Aspiring graduate with hands-on experience in legal support and administration. Seeking to leverage my background and skills in a law school environment to further develop my legal expertise and contribute effectively to the field of law.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
QUDAH LAW FIRM
07.2017 - 09.2024
Provided administrative support by completing tasks such as filing documents and scheduling meetings.
Translated legal documents, including divorce and marriage papers, affidavits, asylum, and immigration applications, between Arabic and English.
Legal Secretary
LAW OFFICES OF NADIA KAHF
09.2019 - 01.2022
Delivered administrative support to legal professionals, including managing calendars to optimize workflow and efficiency for court proceedings.
Drafted and prepared legal documents for real estate transactions, immigration matters, and divorce proceedings.
Organized and maintained legal documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
Facilitated client communication by scheduling appointments, collecting relevant information, and providing updates on case progress, all while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism.
Gained a thorough understanding of legal processes and procedures.
Observed and learned from attorney-client interactions, acquiring valuable insights into professional legal communication and protocols.
Arabic Tutor
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY, CENTER OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND TUTORING
09.2019 - 05.2020
Conducted one-on-one or group tutoring sessions to assist students in learning Arabic, covering speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills
Provided guidance and assistance in Arabic grammar.
Lab technician
montclair state university, biology department
Worked with Gene Sequencing and Polymerase Chain Reactions
Documentation and analysis of genetic information as well as data entry.
Education
Bachelors of Jurisprudence, Law & Society And Arabic -
Montclair State University, College of Humanities And Social Sciences
05-2020
Skills
Outstanding communication skills
Detail-oriented
Scheduling
Spreadsheet tracking
Multitasking and Organization
Interpersonal and Social Skills
Telephone Etiquette
Administrative Support
Client Relationships
Arabic Fluency
Problem-Solving
Public Speaking
Drafting legal documents
Calendar Management
Document Proofreading
Legal Research
Meeting Coordination
Appointment Setting
Awards
Citation of Meritorious Services for Community Service, City of Paterson, 2014
Unity Award For Community Service, Paterson Kwanzaa Committee, 2014
$40,000 Dollars from STEM Program, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2014
Volunteer Experience
Tutoring Program in School #5, 2014
Paterson Public Schools Passaic County Heating Assistance Drive, 2014
Family & Community Engagement Conference at Eastside High School, 2014
Chess Tournament at International High School, 2014
Great Falls Clean Up for Great Falls National Parks Service, 2014
New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) - Holiday Gift Drive Wrap-A-Thon, 2015
St. Joseph Community Center- NJCDC’s Annual Christmas Eve Party, 2015
Paterson Public Schools for Citizenship Application preparation class, 2016
Clothing drive for Syrian refugees in Jordan through United Muslim Relief (UMR) - United Together, 2017
Raised $500 for St. Jude's cancer patients by organizing a bake sale at a local mosque, 2017
ICPC Sunday Soup Kitchen, 2017
Smile Winter Food Drive at the Islamic Center of Passaic County, 2017
Eid Toy Drive for Paterson St. Joseph’s Hospital, 2018
Clothing drive for Yemen United Muslim Relief (UMR) - United Together, 2018
Summer camp counselor and Ramadan ICPC Volunteers Team for the Islamic Center of Passaic County, 2016-2018
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
Timeline
Legal Secretary
LAW OFFICES OF NADIA KAHF
09.2019 - 01.2022
Arabic Tutor
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY, CENTER OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND TUTORING
09.2019 - 05.2020
Intern
QUDAH LAW FIRM
07.2017 - 09.2024
Lab technician
montclair state university, biology department
Bachelors of Jurisprudence, Law & Society And Arabic -
Montclair State University, College of Humanities And Social Sciences
Junior Associate at Jákó And Partners Law Firm (previously: Holczer, Jákó, Boross Law Firm)Junior Associate at Jákó And Partners Law Firm (previously: Holczer, Jákó, Boross Law Firm)