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Dedicated legal professional looking to specialize in Criminal, Civil and Immigration law at a challenging new role. Currently pursuing a LL.M. degree in American Legal Studies at Saint Mary's University- School of Law and seeking real-world case management and client representation experience.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Universidad "Gran Mariscal De Ayac
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San Felix, Bolivar- Venezuela • 2010
Master of Studies in Law: Law
SKILLS
• Bilingual
• Contract negotiations
• Excellent communication skills
• Supervising staff
• Customer and client relations
• Documentation and control
• Legal administrative support
• Self-motivated
EDUCATION
Global Ties U.S. - Administrative Coordinator
San Antonio, TX • 03/2016 - 11/2016
Barinas Translation Consultants Inc. - Translator Interpreter San Antonio, TX • 07/2014 - 11/2014
Self-employeed - Lawyer
Upata, Bolivar- Venezuela • 09/2010 - 11/2013
L&B Abogados Consultores - Law Internship
Caracas, Venezuela • 05/2007 - 08/2007
WORK HISTORY
Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies.
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Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions, which improved understanding of job responsibilities.
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Effectively communicated with different departments, through the use of strong listening, open-ended questioning and appropriate response skills.
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Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
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Conferred with subject matter experts and other colleagues to establish precise understanding of specialized concepts and translate appropriately.
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Provided oral translations and interpretations for clients during multinational military exercises, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
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Provided legal advice to variety of businesses involved in various types of litigation.
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Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
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Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
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Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
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Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
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