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LEGAL ASSISTANT/CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Professional Summary

Accomplished Contract Specialist offering 5 years of experience negotiating and evaluating various contracts in the various fields. Adept in developing and implementing unique and significant contract requirements and special provisions. Focused on monitoring contracts for renegotiation or renewal opportunities.

Skills
  • MS Office
  • Legal jargon knowledge
  • Proofreading
  • Public speaking
  • West Law Next, West Law, Lexis Nexis and Bloomberg familiarity
  • Dispute arbitration
  • Opinion drafting
  • Contract law
  • Case analysis
  • Contract negotiation
  • Corporate law
  • Case management
  • Administrative skills, Litigation
  • Alpha, Market research
  • Arbitration, Marketing
  • Bloomberg, MS Office
  • Case management, Negotiations
  • Closing, Networking
  • Cold calling, Next
  • Conferences, Office administration
  • Contracts, Organizing
  • Contract negotiation, Organizational
  • Criminal Justice, Policies
  • Clients, Processes
  • Database, Proofreading
  • Documentation, Proposals
  • Drafting, Public speaking
  • Economics, Purchasing
  • Senior management, Reading
  • Filing, Real Estate
  • Finance, Research
  • Financials, Sales
  • Forms, Sales plans
  • Leadership, Written
  • Law, Writer
  • Legal
  • Legal documents
  • Researches law
  • Legal research
  • Lexis Nexis
  • Document filing
  • Writing and editing
  • Advanced word processing
  • Fluent in legal terminology
Work History
05/2019 to CurrentLegal Assistant/Contract SpecialistBarrow Hoffman Community Association Lawyers | Warminster, PA
  • Prepares legal drafts by assembling and organizing information for legal forms and documents, including complaints, declarations, discovery requests, responses, and other pleadings
  • Researches law by studying laws, statutes, constitutions, regulations, court opinions, including precedents and reasoning, and trends using standard print texts and computers; preparing legal memoranda
  • Created and prepared specific contracts to present to senior management
  • Performed in-depth market research, identified optimal acquisition strategies, and prepared contracts for approval
  • Partnered with project managers to review costs and prepare budgets, subsequently reporting to clients
  • Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele even in high-stress environments
  • Assisted in expansion efforts by positioning contracts and executing paperwork as quickly as possible
  • Reviewed contract plans and project specifics for thorough understanding
  • Closely monitored and evaluated contract performance to determine regulatory compliance and necessary amendments
08/2016 to 05/2019Real Estate AgentRenegade New York | New York, NY
  • Real Estate Sales Provide guidance and assist sellers and buyers in marketing and purchasing property for the right price under the best terms
  • Determine clients' needs and financials abilities to propose solutions that suit them
  • Reviewed market research data and changes sales plans accordingly
  • Communicated between buyers and sellers about property transactions
  • Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling
  • Prepared and organized documents for co-op board interviews
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties
  • Obtained agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms
  • Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership
  • Worked closely with clients to get appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports
  • Advised clients on mortgage and housing conditions to identify successful properties and promote customer satisfaction
05/2016 to 11/2018Legal Administrative AssistantThomas Weiss & Associates, Real Estate Law | Mineola, NY
  • Assist with review and drafting of agreements, performing legal research, Maintaining legal files and management of contracts database, and Supporting transactional negotiations and drafting efforts
  • Handled the filing systems for both short and traditional real estate transactions
  • Supported the administration and research processes for civil litigation cases
  • Conducted thorough inventories and arranged in-depth appraisals of property for estate planning purposes
  • Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions to court and trial exhibits
  • Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management, and reviewed all documentation to reduce errors
  • Prepared meeting minutes and edited subcontractor proposals, project transmittals and memorandums for organizational support
  • Analyzed elements of civil litigation, including evidence gathering and presentation and client counseling, in addition to evaluating jury selection methods processes
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases
  • Cooperated with legal teams to create performance documents for curative action planning
  • Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance
05/2014 to 05/2016Legal Intern/ Legal AssistantLaw Offices of David Glick | Garden City, NY
  • Assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, and conferences
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors
  • Prepared written correspondence for the attorneys
  • Organized contracts and closing documents for rentals and purchases
  • Tracked and processed easement documents in accordance with policies and applicable laws
  • Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings
Education
Bachelor of Science | legal studies (Pre-Law)St. John's University

Member of Legal Society, Criminal Justice Association, Economics & Finance Society, Phi Alpha Delta, Member of National leadership Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success. Reading High School, Reading Pennsylvania, Dean's List 2013 - 2018

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Barrow Hoffman Community Association Lawyers
  • Renegade New York
  • Thomas Weiss & Associates, Real Estate Law
  • Law Offices of David Glick

School Attended

  • St. John's University

Job Titles Held:

  • Legal Assistant/Contract Specialist
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Legal Administrative Assistant
  • Legal Intern/ Legal Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science | legal studies (Pre-Law)

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