Jonathan J. Proano

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Hendersonville, TN 37075

Email: ad0iur@r.postjobfree.com / Phone: 615-***-****

Education University of Florida

Levin College of Law

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● Juris Doctor 2003

University of Florida 1994-1998 Gainesville, FL

● Bachelor of Science - Psychology

● Minor - Business Administration

Work History

PR Legal Group, P.A. 2017-2020

IT Manager & Litigation Manager

● Responsible for building and maintaining firm’s computer infrastructure, cyber-security system, and researching new and improved ways of implementing software/hardware to improve work efficiency.

● Built and maintained the firm’s website and the firm’s web presence.

● Managed litigation workflow for the firm which included drafting retainer agreements, meeting with clients at their homes, drafting complaints, responding to discovery requests, and conducting legal research.

Elite Education of South Florida 2007-present

OWNER, DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS

● Handled a variety of legal issues dealing with university/college admission requirements, student criminal records, etc.

● Responsible for properly creating and implementing course content and programs for SAT, ACT, and high school academic courses for homeschooling programs, including compliance for accreditation.

● Created and administered seminars and workshops for students and parents regarding legal obstacles and issues arising during the application process.

Fidelity National Title Insurance Company 2005-2007 ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT/ TITLE CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR

● Handled the investigation and resolution of title insurance claims received under owner policies and lender policies

● Bilingual claims administrator and translator for title claims received from Puerto Rico and other Latin American Countries

● Corresponded with title agencies, opposing counsel, law firms, homeowners, and mortgage companies to resolve title issues

● Drafted real estate documents, legal pleadings, and settlement agreements

● Monitored litigation files for Spanish and English clients

● Translated Spanish legal documents to English

● Attended mediations

● Performed legal research

South Miami, FL

Fort

Lauderdale, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Office of the Public Defender 2004-2005

MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY INVESTIGATOR

● Conducted initial client interviews for the attorneys handling misdemeanor and felony clients (including special defense) at the Office and or at the Duval County Jail (for incarcerated clients)

● Prepared clients for bond hearings

● Conducted interviews with juveniles at the Pre-trial Detention Facility, the office, and the courtrooms

● Assisted in trial preparation, prepared exhibits, took crime scene photographs, and investigated crime scenes

● Spanish Interpreter for court proceedings

Jacksonville,

FL

Skills

● Fluent in use of written and spoken Spanish - translated in court for clients and in the office for clients, potential clients, and during the discovery phase.

● Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, Excel, the Internet, Google My Business, Google Drive, Google Docs, Practice Panther (billing and case management software), and many other software programs. Blockchain certification and classroom teaching experience. computer building and network implications experience.

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