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Summary
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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
In House Legal Counsel
Jerry
Fredericksburg
03.2014 - Current
- 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
Offerpad
Saint Louis
08.2009 - 02.2014
- 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
State Of Nebraska
Gretna
01.2007 - 03.2009
- 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
House Of Representatives
City
04.2003 - 12.2004
- 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
Pontifical Catholic University School of Law
Ponce, PRDecember 2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor: Gender Studies and Criminal Justice Program
American University
Washington, DC2001
Studies Abroad - British Politics and Penology
University of Westminster
Semester Abroad 2001
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
Timeline
In House Legal Counsel
Jerry
03.2014 - Current
Sole Practitioner/Administrative Judge- Under Contract 04/2010-6/2013
Offerpad
08.2009 - 02.2014
Real Estate Agent
State Of Nebraska
01.2007 - 03.2009
Legislative Assistant
House Of Representatives
04.2003 - 12.2004
J.D. - Law
Pontifical Catholic University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor: Gender Studies and Criminal Justice Program
American University
Studies Abroad - British Politics and Penology
University of Westminster