Paralegal

ANNIE VICTORIA A. PAAYAS

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Somerset, New Jersey 08873

Email address: *************@*****.***

Telephone No.: 732-***-****

PROFILE

A lawyer from the Philippines experienced in the legal practice, integrating her know-how into the workings and operations of a multi-national corporation. Her legal expertise allows her to delve into the intricacies of corporate governance and commercial transactions. Has acute ability to analyze facts and the attendant circumstances and therefore, foresee any consequent corporate liability or damage.

In shifting from law firm setting to a corporate workplace, as Manager for Labor Relations and Legal Services, she has consistently demonstrated high competency in providing management with sound advice and counsel to promote good labor-management relations and to ensure that management decisions/actions are within the legal bounds.

She is a dedicated and thorough manager with excellent organizational and communication skills, can build and work effectively with teams and motivate people to achieve their best potential.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Del Monte Philippines, Inc. January 2003 – June 2007

Manager, Cannery Labor Relations and

Legal Services

Ensures harmonious and productive labor-management relations and attends to the day-to-day needs of operations management on legal matters, including but not limited to: drafting and review of contracts and other legal instruments; drafting of pleadings such as, complaints, petitions and position papers; attending court hearings; rendering legal opinion with regards to labor issues and other legal matters; and providing assistance to the Human Resource Group in reviewing all disciplinary action cases.

Major Accomplishments:

1. Made the initial drafts of the following company policies: Code of Business Ethics, Whistleblower Protection Policy, Conflict of Interest and Anti-Dangerous Drugs.

2. Member of the management negotiating team for CBA negotiations, both for Cannery hourly employees and Clubhouse employees.

Tan Acut and Lopez Law Offices Sept. 1998-Dec.2002

Junior Associate

Exposed to corporate work such as contract drafting and review, corporate secretaryship, contract negotiations and related matters. As such, became highly familiar with the workings of a corporation, in terms of management and operations. Likewise, performed litigation work and was immersed in the rudiments of civil and criminal litigation, as well as labor cases, thereby gaining the ability to trouble shoot and foresee potential litigious issues and corporate disputes.

Court of Appeals August 1995-August1998

Office of Justice Eduardo G. Montenegro

Executive Assistant V

Involved in the decision making-processes of assigned presiding Justice of the Court of Appeals by being presented with both sides of a pending case, weighing the evidence of both parties, extensively researching the positions of both, and drafting the appropriate decisions for the approval of the presiding Justice.

Montilla Law Office 1993-1994

King Capuchino Tan & Associates 1992

Legal Researcher

Had extensive exposure to research in almost all legal matters – civil, corporate, criminal, labor, and environmental law, and thereafter incorporating research work in drafting pleadings, opinions, and advice to clients. Also appeared in quasi-judicial agencies.

SEMINARS ATTENDED

• Full Disclosure and Investor Confidence

• Corporate Recovery and Securities Regulation Code

• Management Ethics

• Problem Solving and Decision Making Workshop

• Managing to Excel Workshop (Time Management & Prioritizing)

• Workshop on Taxation

• Best Legal Strategies to Protect your Business and Wealth

• Labor-Management Cooperation and Other Preferred Modes of

Dispute Resolution

• Workers’ Institute on Labor Law

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) 1992

San Beda College of Law

Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Arts, major in English 1988

University of San Carlos

Cebu City, Philippines

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office computer software; can easily handle and manage different computer applications and data entries; able to communicate and interact effectively with individuals on all levels; self-motivated.

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