Team-oriented In House Counsel Lawyer who works to increase understanding and proficiencies in all areas of legal practice. Communicates with empathy and compassion while consistently exhibiting a professional work ethic.
Skills
Fluent in Spanish and English
Legislative Experience
Arbitration Laws
Corporate and business legal issues.
Residential and commercial real estate development/ Real Estate Agent License
Notary Public
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Lexis-Nexis, Microjuris, Westlaw, Find Law, Government Press Office (G.O.P.), Legislative Process.
Work History
In House Legal Counsel, 02/2014 - Current Jerry – Fredericksburg, VA,
Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions.
Give legal advice to management about about relevant issues about labor laws, contracts, deeds, intellectual property, administrative law and civil procedure.
Participates in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs.
Communicate and negotiate with external parties
Draft legal documents contracts, corporate resolutions, motions, deeds, letters and correspondence in response to extra judicial claims.
Represent the corporation before administrative boards and court procedures.
Provide support to outside lawyers hired to assist the corporation with their specialized legal services.
Negotiate contracts and review new business relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
Provide notary public service on a daily basis.
Supervise the corporation legal department.
Sole Practitioner/Administrative Judge- Under Contract 04/2010-6/2013, 07/2009 - 01/2014 Offerpad – Saint Louis, MO,
Presided trial type hearings.
Adjudicated labor management disputes.
Conducted pre hearings and status conferences in order to explore the possibility of settlement.
Reviewed and evaluated evidence, ruling on exceptions, motions and admissibility of evidence.
Researched and analyzed laws, regulations, policies and precedents decisions.
Conducted studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.
Prepared written opinions and decisions.
Real Estate Agent, 2007 - 02/2009 State Of Nebraska – Gretna, NE,
Assisted clients with property sales and rentals
Provided legal, economic and market advice to prospects clients.
Coordinated property closings and overseeing document signing.
Worked at various commercial and residential projects Quantum Metro Center, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, Gallery Plaza, Condado, P.R., Arbolada, Ponce, P.R.
Legislative Assistant, 03/2003 - 11/2004 House Of Representatives – City, STATE,
Assisted with the drafting of legislation.
Tracked news and legislation.
Coordinated public hearings, prepared a record of the proceedings.
Consulted citizen cases in Ponce District Office- Under Contract.
Education
J.D.: Law, Expected in December 2008 - Pontifical Catholic University School of Law - Ponce, PR GPA:
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, Minor: Gender Studies and Criminal Justice Program, Expected in 2001 - American University - Washington, DC GPA:
Studies Abroad : British Politics and Penology, Expected in Semester Abroad 2001 - University of Westminster - London, England GPA:
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School Attended
Pontifical Catholic University School of Law
American University
University of Westminster
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In House Legal Counsel
Sole Practitioner/Administrative Judge- Under Contract 04/2010-6/2013
