Fernando Galvez Soto
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
LL.M in US Law, Guatemalan Attorney and Public Notary, with a degree in legal and social sciences.
Young and well organized lawyer with legal writing skills and experience. Knows how to work under pressure within the field of law. Fast learner and highly adaptable to any situation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Law Clerk
Contreras Edin Law, PA
Minneapolis, MN
10.2023 - Current
- Legal Research
- Document Preparation
- Court Participation
- Case Management
Paralegal
Contreras & Metelska, PA
Saint Paul, MN
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
Attorney - Head of Civil Litigation Department
Litigio & Corporativo
Guatemala, Guatemala
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
- Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability..
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
Legal Services Volunteer
Organismo Judicial de Guatemala
Guatemala, Guatemala
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Initiated and responded to claims, gathered and presented evidence and counseled clients.
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
Social Researcher
ASIES
Guatemala, Guatemala
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Legal and Social Research
- Compiled reports summarizing key insights derived from primary and secondary sources.
- Presented research findings at internal meetings and conferences attended by industry professionals.
- Coordinated with project managers to meet development timelines and plan testing.
- Coordinated with appropriate departmental staff members to assign proper procedures for project implementation and strategic aim.
Paralegal
OCRET
Guatemala, Guatemala
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
Education
LLM in US Law - Law School
University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Graduate in Social Sciences , Lawyer, And Notary. - Law School
Universidad Rafael Landivar
Guatemala, Guatemala07.2019
Skills
- Case Summaries
- Contract Drafting
- Brief Writing Skills
- Court Document Filing
- Civil Law
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Corporate Law
- Administrative Law
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Interpreter
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Honorary awards each of the five and a half years I studied law at Universidad Rafael Landivar.
- 3.52 GPA at the School of Law, University of St. Thomas, MN.
Timeline
Immigration Law Clerk
Contreras Edin Law, PA
10.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Contreras & Metelska, PA
06.2022 - 05.2023
Attorney - Head of Civil Litigation Department
Litigio & Corporativo
12.2019 - 08.2021
Legal Services Volunteer
Organismo Judicial de Guatemala
08.2017 - 01.2018
Social Researcher
ASIES
01.2017 - 07.2017
Paralegal
OCRET
01.2014 - 10.2016
LLM in US Law - Law School
University of St. Thomas
Graduate in Social Sciences , Lawyer, And Notary. - Law School
Universidad Rafael Landivar
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