YA AWA JENG
Ottawa,Ontario
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Naturally Vain
08.2022 - Current
- Taking inventory of all products in the warehouse.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and machinery.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and packaging areas.
- Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
- Inspected equipment to verify performance and functionality, managing wear and tear.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Antouman A.B Gaye & Co.
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for the firm.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes to create mutually beneficial solutions and maintain positive relationships.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
RESEARCHER, EDITOR, PROOFREADER
Freelance Work
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Served as rapporteur for various projects most notably Youth Empowerment Project by SOS Gambia.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries on criminal, civil and real estate law.
- Worked with remote clients and assisted in writing and editing articles, reports, survey documents and analyzed reviews.
- Researched and wrote blog posts, web content and articles on a wide range of topics.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Synthesized data and wrote detailed reports to present research findings to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of data collection.
- Developed data collection strategies and monitored data quality for optimal research results.
- Worked as a member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
- Prepared concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research for clients.
- Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone and email.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation documents for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
PROGRAMS ASSISTANT
Equals Now
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Prepared clearly written and formatted concept notes and reports.
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance productivity.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Conducted research and analyzed data to inform program decisions.
- Authored business documents to organize and emphasize information quickly and effectively.
- Coordinated and communicated with external stakeholders to support program objectives.
- Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
WEB CONTENT MANAGER
EBaaba Gambia
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
- Approved, reviewed and edited content flowing to website.
- Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.
- Maintained content marketing calendar to schedule creation and delivery deadlines.
- Conducted regular content audits to identify gaps and redundancies of content.
- Directed content of website by gathering information and integrating data from other departments.
- Collaborated with marketing and design teams to develop and plan site content, layout, and style.
- Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications, and social media posts.
Education
BACHELOR OF LAWS - Law
UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA
Kanifing, The Gambia03.2022
CERTIFICATE & ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Information Technology
LASTING SOLUTIONS GAMBIA
Kairaba Ave, The Gambia02.2016
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Production and Administrative Support
- Shipment Coordination and Inventory Management
- Work Order Interpretation and Safety Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Multitasking Abilities
- Scheduling Expertise and Meeting Deadlines
- Creative Thinking and Conflict Resolution
- Writing, Editing and Script Breakdowns
- Attention to Detail; Organizational Skills
- Managing Contracts and Maintaining Client Relations
- Web Content Creation and Content editing
- Data Entry & Management
- Conducting Interviews and Writing Reports
Online Presence
- Published a research based commentary on the provisional measures in The Gambia vs Myanmar No. 2020/14 at the International Court of Justice. The Article was published on Law Hub Gambia, a reliable online access to essential Gambian legal resources. The said publication can be found at: https://www.lawhubgambia.com/lawhug-net/icj-gambia-myanmar-case?rq=Commentary
- www.linkedin.com/in/yaawajeng
Languages
English
Full Professional
Wolof
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- The AfreeCAN Project_Gambia (Charitable Non-Profit Advocating for Mental Health in Children and Young Adults.) 2021-Present
Certification
AIESEC Leadership Development Training - 2018
Timeline
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Naturally Vain
08.2022 - Current
PROGRAMS ASSISTANT
Equals Now
07.2020 - 12.2020
RESEARCHER, EDITOR, PROOFREADER
Freelance Work
04.2020 - 04.2021
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Antouman A.B Gaye & Co.
07.2018 - 06.2022
WEB CONTENT MANAGER
EBaaba Gambia
06.2017 - 01.2018
BACHELOR OF LAWS - Law
UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA
CERTIFICATE & ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Information Technology
LASTING SOLUTIONS GAMBIA
AIESEC Leadership Development Training - 2018
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