1. Saida Abreu
(203) 898-5576
abreusaida@gmail.com
 OBJECTIVE: I am seeking a competitive and challenging environment where I can serve
your organization and establish an enjoyable career for myself.
SKILLS:
 Extensive knowledge of Dictation, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Group
Wise, Adobe Acrobat, Image Right, Data time entry, Time Matters, Paper Port.
Hummingbird, Abacus Data System and Internet
 Ability to multi-task, accuracy, attention-to-detail, meet deadlines and strong organization
skills
 Trained in Westlaw and Lexus Nexus
 Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
 Skilled to investigate, research and reporting results
 Accurate in federal, state and local laws and regulations
 Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills
 Sound organization skills, goal-oriented with tremendous persistence
EDUCATION: Westwood College, Associates in Paralegal Graduation Date: October 8,
2014 GPA 3.65
Westwood College, Legal Administration Bachelors (Current
Undergraduate)
Related Coursework: American Government and Politics, Interviewing and Investigation,
Thinking Critically, The Litigation Paralegal, Legal Research, Paralegal Today, Writing for
Paralegal, Tort Law, Business Law, Criminal Law and Procedures for Paralegals, Family Law,
Introduction to Physical Science, Physical Science, Juvenile Justice, State Regulatory and Rule
Making, Civil Litigation, College Writing II, Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Criminology.
Computer Technology Operations, Introduction to Policing
EXPERIENCE:
Legal and Administrative Assistant:
 Set-up, monitored and maintained accurate billing correspondence
 Draft and finalize memorandums, court proceedings and claim reports
 Tracked and maintained defense fee’s, invoice and final settlement payments via checks or
wires
 Generated status reports regarding docket schedules, data time entry and, travel expense
 Provided additional assistance as back up for scheduling meetings and conferences,
recorder dictation, black line and merging documents
Legal and Administrative Assistant:
 Created case books regarding settlement hearings for litigation counselors

2.  Analyze promissory notes, trade tickets, agency agreements and ancillary documents
 Assisted General Counsel within investment firm
 Draft and finalize memorandums and amendments, guaranty's, security agreement
 Executed original binding contracts to borrower's
 Arrange conference calls and travel arrangements
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Legal Secretary 2004 – 2009
Administrative Assistant 1998 – 2004