Brian P Arata
Bruce H. Schwartz
UKIAH,CA
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated legal professional with extensive experience in legal research and documentation. Proven ability to ensure compliance and support case strategy development.
Work History
Law Clerk
3 Years 5 Months- Drafted legal documents, including briefs and motions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing evidence and preparing exhibits for court presentations.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop case strategies, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Conducted investigations and interviewed witnesses for case discovery.
Assistant Legal Counsel
1 Year 6 Months- Drafted legal documents including contracts, agreements, and compliance materials.
- Drafted Human Resources Employee Manual Compliance with state and federal regulations
- Responsible for supervising litigation/small claims in 34 states. Worked with outside counsel and provided AHS General Counsel/Corporate management with regular updates on litigation
- Reviewed and analyzed company policies to ensure alignment with legal standards.
- Worked with Human Resources on personnel/workplace compliance issues including sexual harassment, EEOC compliance, discipline and termination.
- Advised internal stakeholders on risk management and liability issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address legal concerns in operations.
- Assisted in negotiating terms of service and vendor agreements to mitigate risks.
- Participated in policy discussions to help shape legislative proposals affecting the company's industry from a legal perspective.
Law Clerk
2 Years 5 Months- Conducted legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted legal documents, including briefs and motions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing evidence and preparing exhibits for court presentations.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop case strategies, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Civil Litigation Practice. Real Property, Personal Injury, Wills/Trusts, Estate Planning.
Law Clerk
43 Years 7 Months- Provided legal research and drafted pertinent legal documents for Sonoma County family support reimbursements
- Made court appearances on behalf of County of Sonoma drafting orders for AFDC reimburements
- Provided Assistant District Attorneys with legal research and pertinent motions regarding caseloads
- Mentored junior clerks on research methodologies and document drafting techniques to improve team performance.
Education
J.D. - Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Environmental Sciences
Skills
Legal research
Legal documentation drafting
Litigation support
Proofreading
Legal memos
Trial preparation
Organization
Ethics and professionalism
Timeline
Assistant Legal Counsel
American Home Shield
10.1987 - 04.1989Read More
Law Clerk
Bruce H. Schwartz
06.1986 - 11.1989Read More
Law Clerk
Merrill & Thompson
06.1985 - 11.1987Read More
Law Clerk
Sonoma County District Attorney, Family Support Division
03.1983 - 1986Read More
Empire College, School of Law
J.D. from Law
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University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science/Environmental Sciences
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