Legal Assistant Administrative Support
Resume:
Thais Martuscelli Ferreira
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Education
(Jul-2024) University of Oxford
Human Rights / International Humanitarian Law
(2023-2025) George Washington University
LLM in Government Procurement
(2018) San Diego Miramar College
Paralegal Studies (Certificate Program)
(2015) San Diego University for Integrative Studies – San Diego CA.
International Business Administration (Certificate Program)
(2007– 2013) Universidade Paulista UNIP – Sao Paulo - Brazil
Law School (J.D.)
(2022-Current) Legal Assistant – Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo LLP – San Diego, CA.
Conduct Trial preparation.
Collecting and organizing documents for production in response to discovery requests and subpoenas
Schedule hearings and preparing external/internal correspondences
Help with travel arrangements, coordinating meetings, preparing presentation materials
Draft pleadings
E-file (State and Federal Courts)
Calendar deadlines (State and Federal Courts)
(2018-2022) Legal Assistant – Tyson & Mendes LLP – San Diego, CA.
Conduct Trial preparation
Draft and manage NDAs
Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals
Schedule hearings, prepare external/internal correspondences, travel arrangements, coordinate meetings, prepare presentation materials
Collect and organize documents for production in response to discovery requests and subpoenas
Thais Martuscelli Ferreira
(2016-2018) Executive/Legal Assistant – Law Offices of Gerald P. Burleson LLP – San Diego, CA.
Negotiate terms/pricing agreements with our office vendors and customers
Coordinate meetings presentations, and materials with upper management
Process and respond to subpoenas
Research and analysis of state and local regulations
Draft pleadings
Collect and organize documents for production in response to discovery requests
Manage Attorney’s schedule
Help to develop and improve internal practices
E-file and Calendar
Draft and manage NDAs
(2016) Field Energy Specialist – Tesla / Solar City – San Diego, CA.
Educate clientele about solar energy; engage customers regarding the company’s products and clean energy solutions
Generate sales, project management and account management
Drive the creation of in-store leads and premium referrals to meet the team’s sales goals and objectives
(2015/16) Intern - Ricci Law – San Diego, CA.
Assist attorneys in interviewing new clients, drafting governmental forms, declarations and motions
Help with advertising and marketing
Create articles content for the firm’s newsletter
(2013-2014) Attorney / Contract Specialist – MEC Empreendimentos e Incorporacoes LTDA (Corporation Company) – Sao Paulo, Brazil
Manage proposal and negotiations between customer and the company
Establish a good working relationship with customers to administer, modify and negotiate contractual agreements
Draft agreements for purchase and sale of real estate, government and private concession agreements, issuing licenses for incorporation
Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate approval
Contract Administration
Thais Martuscelli Ferreira
(2010-2012) Law Clerk – LDI Lindencorp Incorporadora, SA. – Sao Paulo, Brazil
Draft and manage the contracts for purchase and sale of real estate, oil and gas
Draft, negotiation and review of commercial lease and concessions agreements
Issue licenses for incorporation.
(2009-2010) Law Clerk - Banco Santander S.A (Santander International Bank) – Sao Paulo, Brazil
Prepare Motions, legal research, draft settlement agreements
Attend and monitor hearings as the bank representative
Draft loan agreements for third party companies
(2007-2008) Courtroom Intern/Judge Assistant - Juizado Especial Cível (State Court) – Sao Paulo, Brazil
Draft settlement agreements
Assist the Judge and attorneys at hearings
Help witnesses and defendants swear in, attend court hearings and take notes on cases
Assist in court proceedings and monitor notary activities
Counsel and facilitate communication between the parties and help them reach settlement before trial.
Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe-Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer/CM/ECF, One Legal, Worldox, iManage
Fast learner in fast-paced office environments
Fluency in Portuguese (native) and proficiency in Spanish
Solid organizational skills
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