Akil Ishak
Dubai
Summary
Self-motivated Legal Assistant facilitates case management for law firms. Offers broad spectrum of legal services under attorney supervision. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
DGM
12.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Attended hearings with counsel and recorded minutes from the proceedings.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Analyzed data related to cases for use in research or litigation purposes.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients..
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
Lawyer
Aman law firm
Damascus
06.2016 - 11.2022
- Reviewed and drafted legal documents, such as contracts and wills.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, and court decisions.
- Analyzed complex legal issues and provided advice to clients.
- Advised clients regarding business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
- Represented clients in court proceedings by examining witnesses and presenting evidence.
- Drafted pleadings for use in court proceedings.
- Negotiated settlements of civil disputes between parties.
- Prepared cases for trial by researching case law and preparing arguments.
- Counseled clients on various matters related to their legal rights and obligations.
Legal Administrative Assistant
DIWAN UNITED CONTRACTING COMPANY
Damascus
05.2013 - 02.2016
- Reviewed and organized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, motions and correspondence.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Assisted attorneys with research projects and document preparation for court filings.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for attorneys.
- Maintained client databases and filing systems, including hard copy and electronic files.
- Answered phone calls, responded to inquiries and directed calls accordingly.
- Provided administrative support to the legal department staff members.
Education
Law
Damascus University
Syria/Damascus09-2016
Skills
- Order and request filing
- Court reporting
- Documatrix
- Litigation Support
- Ability to negotiate with clients
- Client Relations
- Project Management
- Contract Review
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Legal Assistant
DGM
12.2022 - Current
Lawyer
Aman law firm
06.2016 - 11.2022
Legal Administrative Assistant
DIWAN UNITED CONTRACTING COMPANY
05.2013 - 02.2016
Law
Damascus University
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