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Sarah Duncan

Arverne,USA

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented Legal Studies undergraduate at St. John’s University with a 3.86 GPA and a minor in Business Administration. Demonstrated knowledge in legal ethics, litigation, real estate, and business law through related coursework and certifications, including Westlaw Paralegal Certification and a Human Rights Law job simulation with Leo Cussen. Experienced in providing legal support, synthesizing complex information, and engaging in community service. Strong organizational and communication skills developed through consistent volunteer work and leadership in service-based organizations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Christ Church International Inc
Brooklyn, NY
01.2018 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies, Business Administration

St John’s University
Queens, NY
05.2026

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Event Planning & Coordination
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Professionalism and Confidentiality
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adequate Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

  • Westlaw Paralegal Certification, 2024, Thomas Reuters Legal Education Center
  • Leo Cussen Human Rights Law Job Simulation on Forage, 2025-03-01, Completed a job simulation involving advising hypothetical clients on human rights issues. Reviewed client communications to determine what is required. Summarized and synthesized relevant information for a supervisor. Helped to provide legal advice to a disabled client experiencing discrimination. Summarized instructions to challenge a deportation order and drafted a memo of advice.

Accomplishments

  • Dean’s List: 2022-2023, 2023-2024
  • National Society for Success and Leadership

Coursework

  • Intro to Legal Studies
  • Principles of Management
  • Bankruptcy Law and Debtor & Creditor Rights
  • Law and Business
  • Litigation Practice
  • Legal Research and Writing I & II
  • Legal Ethics
  • Real Estate Law

Community Service

  • Annual Toy Drive - Christ Church International
  • Christmas Party for ACS - Christ Church International
  • Christmas Party with Med Life – St. Vincent De Paul Society
  • Meatloaf Kitchen – St. Vincent De Paul Society

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Christ Church International Inc
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies, Business Administration

St John’s University