1. James M. Yamout
10 Denison Dr., Saddle River, NJ 07458
201-747-0007 • yamout385@gmail.com
Education:
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ
Paralegal Certificate December 2016
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice May 2015
Concentration: Investigative Services
Relevant Courses: Introduction to Legal Concepts, Estates, Trusts and Wills
Extracurricular Activities: Undergraduate Student Government (USGA), Alpha Phi Omega
National Service Fraternity (APO), American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA).
Work Experience:
Law Office of Gregory Cannarozzi, Oradell, NJ
Paralegal September 2016 –June 2017
• Draft Statement of Facts in response to respondent’s correspondence
• Upload Personal Injury Protection (PIP) arbitrations to Forthright (Legal document management
system)
• Perform dictation either orally or electronically.
• Order billing and medical records
• Scan, fax, and mail legal related documents
• Perform client intake over the phone
• Perform legal research and brief cases on a needed basis
• Calculate fee schedules for medical procedures
• Negotiate settlement offers with insurance companies.
California Tortilla, Montvale, NJ October 2015 – September 2016
Supervisor
• Assisted in the training of new hires
• Conducted end of the day till audit and settlement
• Held supervisory duties
• Followed daily prep guide in response to anticipated daily sales
• Ensure that service are adhered to corporate polices and standards
• Ensure workplace was kept presentable according to healthcare laws.
Internship:
Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, Hackensack, NJ
Intern June 2013 – August 2013
• Assisted the ballistics detective in the classification, documentation and categorization of firearms
from a buyback program
• Developed an analytical and statistical spreadsheet of crimes in Bergen County with Excel
programs.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, WestLaw, Adobe.
