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Education
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Gaydaa Issa

Gaydaa Issa

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Knowledgeable Legal graduate with solid understanding of litigation documentation, client relationship building and court procedures. Currently an LLM in US Law candidate at the University of Houston Law Center. Eager to support legal team with research, documentation and investigative skills.

Work History

Legal Intern

Caddell Reynolds Law Firm
Fort Smith, Arkansas
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
  • Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
  • Scanned, converted and organized records into electronic format with consistent naming convention.
  • Prepared written correspondence for attorneys.
  • Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with PI law.
  • Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with Social Security Disability law.
  • Participated in and took notes during meetings.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Took part in meetings both internal and at clients' locations.
  • Answered questions from management and presented information effectively.
  • Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
  • Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
  • Drafted correspondence and medical records documentation and disseminated materials to appropriate parties.
  • Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
  • Conducted research for upcoming cases for firm's 3 attorneys.
  • Ordered medical records and medical outstanding balances for Firm's clients.
  • Researched and Wrote motion in liminies as well as case discoveries for clients.
  • Researched medical material for client's injuries and surgeries.

Education

LLB Honours Law (British) - Law

Middlesex University Dubai
Dubai, UAE
09.2020 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Al Shomoukh Public School
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
07.2019

LLM (Master of Laws) - U.S. Law

University of Houston
Houston, TX
08.2024 - Current

Skills

  • Court Trial Attendance
  • Litigation Review
  • Legal Terminology
  • Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
  • Court Depositions
  • Local Court Procedures
  • Evidence Organization
  • Summary Writing
  • Deposition Briefings
  • Preparing Summaries
  • Publication Review
  • Legal File Maintenance
  • Filing System Organization
  • Database Searching
  • Legal Research
  • Trial Preparation Assistance
  • Staff Meetings
  • Medical Jurisprudence
  • Billing Statements
  • Deadline Monitoring
  • Document Preparation
  • LexisNexis

Languages

Arabic
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

LLM (Master of Laws) - U.S. Law

University of Houston
08.2024 - Current

Legal Intern

Caddell Reynolds Law Firm
06.2022 - 09.2022

LLB Honours Law (British) - Law

Middlesex University Dubai
09.2020 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Al Shomoukh Public School
Gaydaa Issa