GRACIELA MARTINEZ GONZALEZ

ATLANTIC VIEW, CAROLINA P.R. 00979

acyy62@r.postjobfree.com

787-***-****

EDUCATION

Pontifical Catholic University of PR, School of Law, May 2012, Juris Doctor

Activities: Pro- bono Program, Consumer Affairs Organization OPAC, and member of Animal Cruelty Prevention Association.

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, May 2007, Master of Arts, Criminal Justice, Investigation. Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, May 1999, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, Investigation.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Paralegal, Nilda Muñoz Law Offices, Caguas PR

November 2014

General law research. Supported litigation practice through the analysis and writing on different legal issues related to Family Law, Torts, and Inheritance Law. Redacted and formatted legal documents such as resolutions, sentences, declaration of heirs, marriage contracts, motions, lawsuits, pleadings. Assisted attorney in depositions, hearings and trials. Analyzed and organized discovery and information for multiple sources. Enhanced attorney effectiveness by developing case information and evidence. Scheduled appointments. Answered inquiries regarding case-related information and status as maintained in the database. Performed computer and administration duties.

Legislative Analyst, RSM ROC & Company Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, San Juan PR

April 2014-June 2014

Responsible for research of current laws and tracked law projects related to forthcoming legislation about the acquisition of goods and services by the government of Puerto Rico. Performed evaluations and analysis of impacts of proposed or enacted state legislation and incorporated legal advice, opinions and recommendations for members serving in the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico. Prepared and corrected reports using word processing software. Provided periodic reports to supervisor, the work team and interested parties. Obtained additional information from government agencies. Provided administrative information and assistance concerning case or file to other agencies. Assisted with all other office administrative duties.

Legal Assistant, Frank Zorrilla Law Offices, San Juan PR

September 2007-September 2008

Drafted and edited legal letters, trial briefs, documents, motions and legal memorandums. Also, I was responsible for the preparing of the notary index and monthly invoices. Attention to telephone enquiries from clients, attended visitors and assisted the attorney in the organization with his enquiries, and with the settlement of conferences and depositions. Answered inquiries regarding case-related information as maintained in the database and case-related status.

SKILLS: Ability to work with proficiency on legal research using Lexis and Westlaw, and Microsoft Office Word, Power Point, Excel and Internet. Bilingual (Spanish and English), self motivated, dynamic, organized, proactive, responsible, committed and willing to learn. Excellent and strong verbal/written communication skills. Ability to handle and prioritize among multiple simultaneous projects. Strong ethics, quality, and professionalism, reading comprehension, critical thinking, social perceptiveness and techniques for handling sources of information