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Natalia Morris
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Summary
Accomplished legal professional with extensive expertise in family law, mediation, and negotiation. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in legal research and a strong commitment to client confidentiality. Adept at providing superior customer service, resolving complaints efficiently, and ensuring safety regulations compliance. Fluent in multiple languages with notable skills in consecutive interpreting, cultural understanding, and active listening. Career goal: to leverage comprehensive legal knowledge and multilingual abilities to enhance client satisfaction and drive successful outcomes.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Self employedCartagena de Indias, Bolivar
Family law lawyer
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Achieved client satisfaction by providing in-depth legal advice on family law matters.
- Drafted comprehensive divorce settlements for smoother court proceedings.
- Secured favourable outcomes with diligent preparation of case materials.
- Presented compelling arguments to achieve fair child custody arrangements.
- Represented clients in court, ensuring their interests were protected.
- Conducted thorough legal research, aiding effective representation in complex cases.
- Crafted bespoke parenting plans, prioritising the best interests of children involved.
- Gathered relevant evidence for domestic abuse cases to secure protective orders from the courts.
- Delivered initial legal advice to help clients recognise appropriate case pathways.
Superintendence of industry and commerce, CCBSCartagena de Indias, Bolivar
Senior lawyer
09.2023 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Provided comprehensive advice for effective decision-making processes.
- Managed a large caseload with high levels of efficiency.
- Conducted extensive research to support case preparation.
- Liaised with clients, ensuring their needs were met satisfactorily.
- Assisted in the development of legal strategies to achieve client goals.
- Reviewed contracts meticulously for risk mitigation purposes.
- Resolved disputes through mediation sessions, reducing litigation costs and time delay.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless legal service delivery.
Alberto Elias Fernando Severiche Law OfficeCartagena de Indias, Bolivar
Paralegal
03.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Assisted senior solicitors by conducting extensive legal research.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Organised client files, ensuring easy access to vital information.
- Facilitated communication between clients and solicitors with professionalism.
- Secured positive outcomes for clients by providing sound legal advice.
- Conducted comprehensive research to formulate effective legal strategies.
- Represented clients in court proceedings to champion their rights.
- Drafted comprehensive employment contracts for organisational consistency.
- Handled disputes related to discrimination at work effectively, promoting workplace equality.
Family court dispatch number 2Cartagena de Indias, Bolivar
Legal assistant
01.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Achieved efficient case management by meticulously organising legal documents.
- Drafted complex legal documents for successful court proceedings.
- Conducted comprehensive research to support compelling legal arguments.
- Ensured smooth court proceedings by maintaining order, enforcing rules and assisting the judge.
- Organised files for easier access to case information.
- Managed legal documents, resulting in organised case management.
- Improved workflow by managing caseloads efficiently.
- Maintained confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive case details.
- Coordinated scheduling of court hearings for optimal time management.
- Facilitated communication between judges, lawyers, and non-legal personnel for seamless court operations.
- Prepared detailed court reports for improved decision-making process.
- Advocated for children's best interests to improve their welfare outcomes.
TerleperformanceCartagena de Indias, Bolivar
Interpreter
06.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Delivered clear communication by accurately translating complex technical documents.
- Facilitated international business meetings for effective cross-cultural understanding.
- Enhanced relationships with global clients through precise interpretation services.
- Offered consecutive interpreting during business negotiations, fostering better rapport among parties.
- Ensured patient comprehension by providing medical interpretation in a healthcare setting.
- Streamlined communication during teleconferences with expertise in over-the-phone interpreting.
- Aided social workers in communicating with non-English speaking clients; improved service delivery.
- Managed conversational flow without dominating or intruding.
- Offered cultural input to speakers, assisting parties speaking different languages communicate.
Texas restaurantCartagena de Indias, Bolivar
Restaurant hostess
11.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and escorting guests to their tables.
- Maintained cleanliness in the dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere.
- Facilitated customer inquiries, resulting in improved guest experience.
- Managed reservation system to avoid overbooking.
- Handled complaints with patience and professionalism, ensuring customer retention.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff for timely order preparation and delivery.
- Streamlined seating arrangements according to reservations, optimising table usage.
- Responded promptly to phone calls and emails for efficient communication flow..
Education
Universidad Tecnologica de BolivarCartagena de Indias
Lawyer from Law
02.2017 - 11.2021
City, University of LondonCity of London
LLM (Master of Law) from International Commercial Law
09.2024
Skills
- Legal research proficiency
- Family law knowledge
- Client confidentiality observance
- Mediation and negotiation
- Customer service
- Allergen understanding
- Complaint resolution
- Consecutive interpreting
- Cultural understanding
- Active listening
- Note-Taking proficiency
- Safety regulations compliance
- Fluency in multiple languages
Languages
Spanish
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
City, University of London
LLM (Master of Law) from International Commercial Law
09.2024
Senior lawyer
Superintendence of industry and commerce, CCBS
09.2023 - 12.2024
Family law lawyer
Self employed
03.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Alberto Elias Fernando Severiche Law Office
03.2023 - 08.2023
Legal assistant
Family court dispatch number 2
01.2022 - 10.2022
Interpreter
Terleperformance
06.2021 - 01.2022
Restaurant hostess
Texas restaurant
11.2020 - 06.2021
Universidad Tecnologica de Bolivar
Lawyer from Law
02.2017 - 11.2021
References
References available upon request.
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