Nya Matthews
Freeport,NY
Summary
Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Suffolk County District Court
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Attended court hearings, depositions, and trials to take notes and document proceedings.
Paralegal, Legal Secretary
Law Offices Of Derrick Magwood
02.2022 - Current
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Intern
Executive Enterprise
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Executed successful product introductions by coordinating actions with social media, public relations and other internal teams.
- Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
- Sold products and services in field for Verizon.
WAITRESS
Ben's Crab
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Providing excellent wait service to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Hostess, Waitress
Red Robin
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, beverages and desserts to increase profits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Politics, Economics And Law
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Garden City, NY06.2021
Skills
- Sales Techniques
- Relationship management
- Document Proofreading
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Hobbies
My hobbies include baking, taste testing and working out.
Timeline
Intern
Suffolk County District Court
06.2023 - 07.2023
Paralegal, Legal Secretary
Law Offices Of Derrick Magwood
02.2022 - Current
Intern
Executive Enterprise
05.2021 - 08.2021
WAITRESS
Ben's Crab
11.2019 - 10.2022
Hostess, Waitress
Red Robin
05.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Politics, Economics And Law
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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