Bilingual Paralegal
Bilingual Paralegal with exceptional office management skills. A foreign-educated lawyer with prior professional legal experience in Latin America and experience when dealing in different cultural settings, and with a broad understanding of the Civil Law and Common Law as well.
EDUCATION
- Paralegal Certificate, Florida International University, Aug 2018- Aug 2019.
Relevant Coursework: Constitutional Law, Civil Procedures, Legal Research & Writing, Criminal Law/ Evidence, Torts, Family Law, Business Law (Contracts/Business Organization), Property Law (Real Estate/Wills & Trusts).
- Law Degree, Universidad Santa Maria, School of Law, Caracas, Venezuela, 2000.
CERTIFICATES
- Lexis Advance Certification, Miami, FL, 2018.
- Certificate in Communication, University of Miami, FL, 2011.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Miami Black Car � Miami, FL.
Owner/Entrepreneur, 2015 � Present.
- Coordinate and attend meetings with the Passenger Transportation Regulatory Division of Miami-Dade County regarding regulations for for-hire chauffeurs.
- Negotiate prices.
- Build a relationship with customers to establish long-term business growth.
SUMATE (NGO Venezuelan pro-democracy non-governmental organization that promotes the free exercise of political and electoral rights) � Miami, FL.
Representative to the U.S. Chapter Miami, 2013 � 2014.
- Developed strategic relationships with U.S. Government officials and agencies, the Organization of American States, non- governmental organizations, and academic institutions.
- Represented the organization in meetings with partners, political and civic leaders, and donors.
Jose Felix Diaz�s 2012, 2014 & 2016 campaigns for Florida State Representative, District 116, Miami, FL.
Deputy Campaign Manager, Aug/Dec 2012 - Aug/Dec 2014 � Aug/Dec 2016.
- Assisted the Campaign Manager in all aspects of the campaign including day-to-day operations.
- Supervised and delegated work to campaign staff and volunteers.
- Planned and implemented campaign strategies based on polls and analysis with regards to voter information, which ensured to winning the election.
Councilman Luigi Boria, City of Doral, FL.
Legislative Assistant, Nov 2011- July 2012.
- Analyzed and monitored policy and legislative proposals affecting Doral residents.
- Coordinated information and documents needed by the Councilman for Committee meetings.
- Prepared/composed letters, answer correspondence and respond to reports as directed by the Councilman.
The Heritage Foundation, Washington, DC.
Research Intern, May 2011 � Oct 2011.
- Conducted research on Latin America policies, security, and U.S.-Latin American relations.
- Attended weekly briefings with Heritage policy experts on foreign and domestic policy issues.
- Reviewed and monitored statistical data related to the Hispanic population.
Michael Bileca�s 2010 campaign for Florida State Representative, District 115, Miami, FL.
Absentee Ballots Coordinator, Aug 2010 � Dec 2010.
- Managed the Call Center Staff (Absentee Ballots Project) effectively, which contributed to winning the election.
- Translated English documents into Spanish for marketing purposes (flyers, advertisements and other political material).
SUMATE (NGO), Caracas, Venezuela.
Attorney, May 2005 - March 2008.
- Prepared pleadings and handles depositions, pretrial motions, pretrial and settlement
conferences, studies and interprets laws, court decisions, ordinances, and other legal authorities.
- Provided counsel and advice concerning compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations affecting non-profit organizations.
- Represented the organization at administrative hearings, judicial proceedings, and International Courts and organizations (Inter-American Court of Human Rights-Organization of American States/OAS).
Alcaldia de Chacao (City of Chacao), Caracas, Venezuela.
Assistant City Attorney to the Office of the City Attorney, Jun 2003 - April 2005.
- Provided legal advice to the mayor, City Council, departments, commissions, boards, and agencies of the City.
- Performed legal research and technical analysis in the area of use, planning, and zoning law.
- Drafted ordinances, resolutions, charter amendments, and contracts.
Corte Primera en lo Contencioso Administrativo (Federal Court), Caracas, Venezuela.
Staff Attorney, Jan 2002 - May 2003.
- Conducted legal research, prepare legal memoranda, drafted proposed orders, and responded to judges' inquiries.
- Presented recommendations to the judges regarding cases related to Constitutional Law, Government, and Administrative Law, and International Law.
Procuraduria General de la Republica (Office of the Attorney General), Caracas, Venezuela.
Trial Attorney, Nov 2000 � Dic 2001.
- Advised federal law enforcement agents, prepared appropriate pleadings, and litigating motions and trials before Venezuelan Supreme Court and other courts across the country.
- Conducted, and monitor investigations, prepared and conducted trials, and advised on pleadings and other court filings.
Admissions and Membership
Distrito Federal Bar Association, Venezuela, 2000.
Languages: English / Spanish.
Soft Skills: Leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, detail-oriented, and teamwork.
Computer: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Analytics, and Outlook.
Bilingual Paralegal with exceptional office management skills. A foreign-educated lawyer with prior professional legal experience in Latin America and experience when dealing in different cultural settings, and with a broad understanding of the Civil Law and Common Law as well.
EDUCATION
- Paralegal Certificate, Florida International University, Aug 2018- Aug 2019.
Relevant Coursework: Constitutional Law, Civil Procedures, Legal Research & Writing, Criminal Law/ Evidence, Torts, Family Law, Business Law (Contracts/Business Organization), Property Law (Real Estate/Wills & Trusts).
- Law Degree, Universidad Santa Maria, School of Law, Caracas, Venezuela, 2000.
CERTIFICATES
- Lexis Advance Certification, Miami, FL, 2018.
- Certificate in Communication, University of Miami, FL, 2011.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Miami Black Car � Miami, FL.
Owner/Entrepreneur, 2015 � Present.
- Coordinate and attend meetings with the Passenger Transportation Regulatory Division of Miami-Dade County regarding regulations for for-hire chauffeurs.
- Negotiate prices.
- Build a relationship with customers to establish long-term business growth.
SUMATE (NGO Venezuelan pro-democracy non-governmental organization that promotes the free exercise of political and electoral rights) � Miami, FL.
Representative to the U.S. Chapter Miami, 2013 � 2014.
- Developed strategic relationships with U.S. Government officials and agencies, the Organization of American States, non- governmental organizations, and academic institutions.
- Represented the organization in meetings with partners, political and civic leaders, and donors.
Jose Felix Diaz�s 2012, 2014 & 2016 campaigns for Florida State Representative, District 116, Miami, FL.
Deputy Campaign Manager, Aug/Dec 2012 - Aug/Dec 2014 � Aug/Dec 2016.
- Assisted the Campaign Manager in all aspects of the campaign including day-to-day operations.
- Supervised and delegated work to campaign staff and volunteers.
- Planned and implemented campaign strategies based on polls and analysis with regards to voter information, which ensured to winning the election.
Councilman Luigi Boria, City of Doral, FL.
Legislative Assistant, Nov 2011- July 2012.
- Analyzed and monitored policy and legislative proposals affecting Doral residents.
- Coordinated information and documents needed by the Councilman for Committee meetings.
- Prepared/composed letters, answer correspondence and respond to reports as directed by the Councilman.
The Heritage Foundation, Washington, DC.
Research Intern, May 2011 � Oct 2011.
- Conducted research on Latin America policies, security, and U.S.-Latin American relations.
- Attended weekly briefings with Heritage policy experts on foreign and domestic policy issues.
- Reviewed and monitored statistical data related to the Hispanic population.
Michael Bileca�s 2010 campaign for Florida State Representative, District 115, Miami, FL.
Absentee Ballots Coordinator, Aug 2010 � Dec 2010.
- Managed the Call Center Staff (Absentee Ballots Project) effectively, which contributed to winning the election.
- Translated English documents into Spanish for marketing purposes (flyers, advertisements and other political material).
SUMATE (NGO), Caracas, Venezuela.
Attorney, May 2005 - March 2008.
- Prepared pleadings and handles depositions, pretrial motions, pretrial and settlement
conferences, studies and interprets laws, court decisions, ordinances, and other legal authorities.
- Provided counsel and advice concerning compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations affecting non-profit organizations.
- Represented the organization at administrative hearings, judicial proceedings, and International Courts and organizations (Inter-American Court of Human Rights-Organization of American States/OAS).
Alcaldia de Chacao (City of Chacao), Caracas, Venezuela.
Assistant City Attorney to the Office of the City Attorney, Jun 2003 - April 2005.
- Provided legal advice to the mayor, City Council, departments, commissions, boards, and agencies of the City.
- Performed legal research and technical analysis in the area of use, planning, and zoning law.
- Drafted ordinances, resolutions, charter amendments, and contracts.
Corte Primera en lo Contencioso Administrativo (Federal Court), Caracas, Venezuela.
Staff Attorney, Jan 2002 - May 2003.
- Conducted legal research, prepare legal memoranda, drafted proposed orders, and responded to judges' inquiries.
- Presented recommendations to the judges regarding cases related to Constitutional Law, Government, and Administrative Law, and International Law.
Procuraduria General de la Republica (Office of the Attorney General), Caracas, Venezuela.
Trial Attorney, Nov 2000 � Dic 2001.
- Advised federal law enforcement agents, prepared appropriate pleadings, and litigating motions and trials before Venezuelan Supreme Court and other courts across the country.
- Conducted, and monitor investigations, prepared and conducted trials, and advised on pleadings and other court filings.
Admissions and Membership
Distrito Federal Bar Association, Venezuela, 2000.
Languages: English / Spanish.
Soft Skills: Leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, detail-oriented, and teamwork.
Computer: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Analytics, and Outlook.