Olga Ostasyuk, Esq.
Morris Plains,New Jersey
Summary
Newly admitted attorney with extensive judiciary clerkship experience and almost ten years of legal experience abroad. Fluent in four languages. Accomplished in legal research and analysis. Proficient in drafting court orders, statement of reasons, opinions and bench memos. Recognized for outstanding achievements in research and advocacy, coupled with a commitment to efficiency and accuracy in legal proceedings. Licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney,
Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, LLC
Whippany, NJ
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Drafted complaints, motions, and other court filings; and
- Prepared settlement agreements and mediation statements; and
- Conducted research and analyzed case law for use in litigation proceedings; and
- Attended hearings at the state level.
Law Clerk to the Honorable John J. Abromitis, J.S.C.
Hunterdon County Superior Court
Flemington, NJ
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Handled FM motions (Matrimonial Actions), drafted various orders and statement of reasons; and
- Conducted legal research on a wide variety of legal issues.
Law Clerk to the Honorable Marybel Mercado-Ramirez, J.S.C.
Passaic County Superior Court
Paterson, NJ
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Drafted orders and opinions to support the decision-making process of the judiciary; and
- Prepared bench memos, synthesized case law, and analyzed legal texts; and
- Participated in the jury selection process, assisted judge in preparation to the trials, attended criminal trials to gain practical insights and provide real-time assistance to the presiding judge.
Clinical Student at International Human Rights Clinic
Rutgers Law School
Newark, NJ
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Successfully initiated new cases through pioneering legal motions that led to the vacating and expunging of charges for victims of human trafficking; and
- Worked closely with the Attorney General Office in preparing cases for court consideration; and
- Received Rutgers Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award.
Research Assistant,
Rutgers Law School
Newark, NJ
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted research and analysis for legal writing professor.
Judge
Ochakiv City District Court of Mykolaiv region
Ochakiv, Ukraine
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Presided in civil and criminal matters and issued legal decisions; and
- Managed staff and responsibility of the chamber.
Law Clerk
Court of Appeal of Lviv Region
Lviv, Ukraine
09.2007 - 05.2012
- Drafted orders and opinions for the head of Criminal Division; and
- Conducted legal research and analysis.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Rutgers Law School
Newark, NJ05.2022
Associate in Arts -
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ12.2019
Master of Law -
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Ukraine06.2011
Bachelor of Law -
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Ukraine06.2004
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Legal Writing
- Legal Research
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Fast Learner
Languages
- Russian
- Ukrainian
- Polish
- English
Timeline
Associate Attorney,
Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, LLC
09.2024 - 11.2024
Law Clerk to the Honorable John J. Abromitis, J.S.C.
Hunterdon County Superior Court
04.2024 - 09.2024
Law Clerk to the Honorable Marybel Mercado-Ramirez, J.S.C.
Passaic County Superior Court
08.2022 - 09.2023
Clinical Student at International Human Rights Clinic
Rutgers Law School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Research Assistant,
Rutgers Law School
06.2020 - 08.2020
Judge
Ochakiv City District Court of Mykolaiv region
05.2012 - 05.2013
Law Clerk
Court of Appeal of Lviv Region
09.2007 - 05.2012
Juris Doctor -
Rutgers Law School
Associate in Arts -
Passaic County Community College
Master of Law -
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Bachelor of Law -
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
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