During my career I have had the opportunity to provide assistance and support to multiple attorneys on a wide range of topics. In addition to having an in-depth knowledge of legal principles and terminologies, I am adept at doing legal research, analyzing and organizing information, preparing case materials.In my capacity as both a legal assistant and paralegal, I have been responsible for the following:Drafting legal documents including, but not limited to, initiating documents, motions, briefs, agreements, appeals; performing legal research; interviewing clients and witnesses to gather relevant information; performing various administrative duties such as monitoring telephone calls and correspondence.Comprehensive knowledge of the software relevant for this position, including Westlaw/LexisNexis, Adobe Acrobat, HotDocs (including complex coding), and Microsoft Office. I am a graduate of the College of Staten Island, B.A. in Psychology with various courses in Public Administration. Attended Baruch College pursuing my MPA, although I didn't complete my degree I acquired formal organizational and budgeting skills. Most recently, Over a span of approximately 15 years I was actively involved as a volunteer with various community based organizations in my area. I was an active member and ultimately President of my community organization. During this time I was also an advocate to those in need, liaison to various city agencies, event coordinator, fund raiser, spearheaded volunteer and membership drives, grant writer, regularly attended community board meetings, and forged working relationships with politicians and community agencies. Aside from the administrative positions held during that time, I was an active volunteer with the American Red Cross disaster response team for the NYC area.