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Gillian Jones Gayle

Portland,Maine

Summary

A legal professional who is diversifying into healthcare. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal In-Home Caregiver

Cornerstone Caregivers
08.2024 - Current
  • Upheld strict confidentiality standards while handling sensitive information related to clients'' personal lives and medical conditions.
  • Exemplified strong problem-solving skills in addressing various challenges encountered during in-home caregiving assignments.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues, utilizing assistive devices when necessary for safe movement.

Hospice Caregiver

Aging Kingdom
04.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress and communicated updates to the hospice care team effectively.

Legal Clerk

Johnson Webbert LLP
04.2022 - 02.2024
  • Assisted in successfully prosecuting a Civil Rights Trial
  • Provided valuable insights during case strategy meetings, drawing upon extensive legal research and analysis
  • Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks
  • Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information, and interpreting legal documents
  • Reviewed, edited, and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
  • Drafted pleadings for State & Federal court and relevant state agencies on schedule to maximize case success.

Attorney at Law

GPJ Law
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Identified and analyzed legal issues and communicating sound, understandable recommendations to various internal stockholders across both product and marketing
  • Performed extensive research and consulted on over ten (10) commercial contracts to protect clients from potential liability
  • Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs
  • Spearheaded client meetings to thoroughly understand their legal needs and strategize appropriate solutions
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations
  • Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.

Personal Caregiver

La Dimora
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.

Clerk of Court

Court Management Services
05.2017 - 10.2020
  • Prosecuted over 500 criminal cases on behalf of the State: Murder, Fraud, Obtaining Money by False Pretenses, Sexual Offences, Wounding
  • Liaised with criminal justice and law enforcement agencies
  • Supervised court staff in an administrative role
  • Contributed to the development of policies and procedures, fostering a positive workplace culture and high ethical standards
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings, mediation, and negotiations.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME
06.2026

Legal Education Certificate (LEC) -

Norman Manley Law School
Kingston, Jamaica
07.2016

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

University of the West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica
07.2014

Bar Admissions

  • New York, Candidate, 07/01/24
  • Jamaica, Admitted, 12/01/16

Timeline

Personal In-Home Caregiver

Cornerstone Caregivers
08.2024 - Current

Hospice Caregiver

Aging Kingdom
04.2024 - Current

Legal Clerk

Johnson Webbert LLP
04.2022 - 02.2024

Personal Caregiver

La Dimora
11.2020 - 04.2021

Attorney at Law

GPJ Law
10.2020 - 03.2022

Clerk of Court

Court Management Services
05.2017 - 10.2020

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Southern Maine Community College

Legal Education Certificate (LEC) -

Norman Manley Law School

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

University of the West Indies
Gillian Jones Gayle