Noorullah Baheej
Fair Oaks,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with a strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Services Specialist/Assistant
Alta California Regional Center
Sacramento
01.2021 - Current
- Formatted legal documents, including pleadings, declarations, discovery, and correspondence
- Filed legal documents with California Probate courts and ordered CourtCall
- Coordinated client-attorney communication and developed client intake manual
- Performed extensive calendaring for attorneys using Advologix and Salesforce calendaring platforms
- Initiated engagement letters and agreements
- Managed file system using Advologix and NetDocs and provided required administrative support
- Provided customer support with focus on effective marketing
- Draft and file conservatorship reports with California Probate Courts
- Perform legal research and respond to legal questions from service coordinators across 5 CA counties
- Appear in Sacramento County Superior Court Probate hearings and represent ACRC clients to retain their fundamental rights
- Coordinate and attend phone conferences, correspond with court investigators and court-appointed counsels, including public defenders
- Provide customer services both via email and phone
- Perform extensive calendaring of activities, including case tracking
- Develop new policies, procedures, and work product formats.
Legal Secretary / Assistant
McCracken, Stemerman and Holsberry, LLP
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Supported 5 attorneys in labor law representing Labor Unions in United States
- Formatted briefs, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Generated Table of Authorities using Best Authority and Blue Book
- Filed cases with State and Federal Courts and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
- Provided transcription services, processed mail, calendared court hearings, and preparation, and arranged two attorneys' travel
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for paralegals and attorneys
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients
- Created, indexed, and maintained client binders
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of 3 attorneys
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines
- Researched and identified legal precedents and statutes
- Organized files for court proceedings
Legislative Capacity Building Team Leader
Pacific Architects And Engineers (PAE)
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Appointed by U.S. Department of State to manage ten Afghan legal specialists implementing U.S. Department of State-funded legislative reform projects in Afghanistan
- Successfully coordinated more than 100 multi-national Criminal Law Reform Working Group meetings in Afghanistan
- Coordinated efforts of legal translators' team members engaged in translating international legal resources to be used in drafting new laws, regulations, and policies in Afghanistan
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications
Human Rights Advisor
Pacific Architects And Engineers (PAE)
Kabul - Afghanistan
04.2011 - 02.2014
- Managed Afghanistan High Commission to Combat Human Trafficking which resulted in the drafting of 2 new laws in Afghanistan
- Coordinated 14 national and international organizations including U.S. Embassy, Afghan Government, European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan, International Law Development Organization, and International Rescue Committee efforts to combat human trafficking in Afghanistan
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
Education
LLM in U.S. Law and Policy -
Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Sacramento, CA05.2019
MBA - Managment And Marketing
American University of Afghanistan
Kabul - Afghanistan12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Administrative Law And Diplomacy
Kabul University, School of Law And Political Science
Kabul - Afghanistan12.2009
Skills
- Court Filings
- Legal documents/ correspondence preparation and organization
- Editing and proofreading legal documents
- Legal terminology and legal research
- Trial preparation assistance/ litigation support
- Calendar management/ schedule coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Client Support/ excellent customer service
Timeline
Legal Services Specialist/Assistant
Alta California Regional Center
01.2021 - Current
Legal Secretary / Assistant
McCracken, Stemerman and Holsberry, LLP
08.2019 - 04.2020
Legislative Capacity Building Team Leader
Pacific Architects And Engineers (PAE)
03.2014 - 01.2016
Human Rights Advisor
Pacific Architects And Engineers (PAE)
04.2011 - 02.2014
LLM in U.S. Law and Policy -
Pacific McGeorge School of Law
MBA - Managment And Marketing
American University of Afghanistan
Bachelor of Arts - Administrative Law And Diplomacy
Kabul University, School of Law And Political Science