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LAWYER
Summary

Exceptionally efficient and detail-oriented worker. Expertise using Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point. Skilled writer, organizer with excellent leadership skills. Focused and dedicated worker with an exceptional work ethic. Strong multitasker skilled. Persistent and resourceful problem solver with excellent research and communication skills.

Skills
  • Documatrix
  • Order and request filing
  • MS Office proficient
  • Office management
Experience
Lawyer
Havana, CubaMinistry Of Higher Educaction/Nov 2010 to Oct 2014
  • Provide legal advice on business matters.
  • Examined accounting and information systems for accuracy and efficiency.
  • Reviewed documents for class action suits.
  • Prepare, organize and maintain business records.
  • Write Resolutions, opinions and other legal documents.
  • Lead and train a team in legal matters.
  • Represent the company's management in legal matters.
Legal Assistant
Havana, CubaPublic Notary/Oct 2014 to Jun 2018
  • Documented all transactions in notary journal to maintained permanent record.
  • Updated and successfully closed 10 files on daily basis.
  • Reviewed documents and personal identifying paperwork or government-issued IDs for each person.
  • Checked for signs of coercion in either party or fraud and refused to notarize any suspect transaction.
  • Achieved 100% efficiency when organizing large record volume.
  • Produced professional and error-free letters, presentations and spreadsheets.
  • Answered approximately 20 phone calls daily and pleasantly welcomed visitors to office.
  • Promoted efficient and open communication by preparing collateral for team and client meetings, taking notes and distributing information to relevant stakeholders.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.
  • Maintained business records by updating customer information.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Managed reception and lobby area, greeted visitors and responded to requests for information.
  • Received and screened high volume of internal and external communications.
  • Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout office.
  • Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for contracts, records, reports and agendas.
  • Administered physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organized and easily retrievable by team members.
  • Wrote reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes.
  • Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication and internal needs.
  • Handled all telephone calls, meeting plans and conferance organization requirements.
  • Coordinated subpoena services and other day-to-day support activities for legal office.
  • Maintained master calendar for client appointments and court appearances.
  • Used technology tools to create graphically engaging news posts, online training materials, leaderboards, checklists and additional content and tools to facilitate expedient trials and drive communication.
  • Observed strict privacy laws to prevent information breaches and protect client data.
  • Processed all assigned cases according to company and client service level agreements.
  • Trained new employees on office equipment and job duties.
  • Conducted legal research to aid Public Notary with positive outcomes.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and took notes to document information.
  • Assisted attorneys during court proceedings.
  • Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
  • Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
  • Diligently performed administrative tasks including answering phones, greeting clients, scheduling appointments and making travel arrangements.
  • Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
  • Assisted attorneys by researching and consolidating information from legal resources.
  • Responded quickly to client calls and inquiries, asking open-ended questions to deliver applicable information.
Cashier
Hialeah, FLRainbow USA Inc./Oct 2019 to Current
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
  • Drove sales and add-on purchases by promoting specific item options to customers.
  • Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
  • Read weekly sales inserts and tracked changing prices to remain up-to-date on store promotions.
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Troubleshot and resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Inspected items for damage and reported issues to supervisor to return unsalable merchandise and obtain replacements for customers.
  • Smoothly processed incoming orders, handling over 60 transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
  • Organized and maintained both physical and digital payment documentation for accurate filing and compliant recordkeeping.
  • Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
  • Trained new employees in cashiering procedures, offering assistance in resolving returns issues.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Monitored sidewalk sales events to protect products, added new merchandise and rang up purchases at outside registers.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by providing assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
  • Notified security of suspected theft, including descriptions of individuals and items stolen to help control store losses.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
Education and Training
Bachelor : Law University of HavanaJun 2005Havana, Cuba
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Ministry Of Higher Educaction
  • Public Notary
  • Rainbow USA Inc.

School Attended

  • University of Havana

Job Titles Held:

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Assistant
  • Cashier

Degrees

  • Bachelor : Law

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