Assistant to litigation counsel, paralegal, docket clerk

Exposure
One and a half years of non consecutive experience.
Performed specialized and confidential legal assignments and research for specified area within the Legal Office. Assisted legal proceedings, transactions and other legal matters by identifying problems, needs and procedures. May work closely with other legal, governmental, or regulatory disciplines and a variety of clients, and assists in the planning, research and evaluation process directed towards the efficient administration of the legal office ,and effective delivery of results by the company counsels and management group .

Education
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Pontifical Catholic University
Ponce, PR
Juris Doctor Degree
Labor Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Civil Procedure, Penal Procedure Rules, Constitutional Law, Administrative Procedure, Family Law, Succession and Hereditary Law, Contract Law, Notary Procedure, Mortgage and Registry Law, Mercantile Law, Environmental Law, Evidentiary Law, TORTS, Legal Procedure, Judicial Case Analysis, Corporate Law, Negotiable Instruments, Judiciary Document Editing Course. Civil and Moot Court Litigation Practice (One Year).

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University of Puerto Rico
Ro Piedras, PR
Bachelor of Science
Major in Biology

Professional experience
Aug Nov •••••
Alina Martnez Rabassa / Attorney at Law
Ponce, PR
Assistant to the Attorney
&#•••••; Summarize legal documents
&#•••••; Perform records research
&#•••••; Perform legal research
&#•••••; Coordinate research
&#•••••; Check legal forms for accuracy
&#•••••; Prepare reports
&#•••••; Prepare correspondence
&#•••••; Draft legal documents
&#•••••; Prepare form complaints
&#•••••; Docketing Research
&#•••••; Case liability analysis
&#•••••; Interview clients
&#•••••; Maintain clients informed of case status
&#•••••; Perform investigations on legal cases
&#•••••; Assist in court presentations
&#•••••; Assist in representations with clients and lawyers
&#•••••; Participated in Alternative Resolution of Conflicts sessions in front of Administrative Agencies (Family Department of P.R, and EEOC Commission, Pittsburgh District Office)
Skills
Conduct my individual and professional self by adhering to the Rules of Ethics for the Practice of the Legal Profession of the Supreme Court of ••••• well as those enacted under the American Bar Association Rules for the Legal Profession.
The ability to perform legal research
The ability to interview witnesses and document what is learned
Good writing and communication skills
The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
Basic computer skills
In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy
Detail and quality oriented, excellent presentation skills and ability to talk in public at all levels. Excellent written and oral skills. Both in English and Spanish.
Great organizational and analytical skills.
Knowledgeable in LexJuris, Lexis Nexis and Westlaw Legal research databases.
Windows Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
Professional Memberships
Delta Theta Phi (Latin Notary Association , Pontifical Catholic University Law School Chapter)
Languages
Fully Bilingual (English, Spanish)
References
Available upon request