JAMIE R. BELIN
San Diego,CA
Summary
Legal professional with comprehensive background in litigation and legal advisory services. Proven ability to manage complex legal matters while collaborating effectively with team members to achieve optimal results. Highly adaptable to evolving legal environments and client needs, with strong skills in legal research and contract negotiation.
Experienced with legal research, case management, and client representation, delivering thorough and effective legal support. Utilizes strategic thinking to address and resolve complex legal issues efficiently. Track record of maintaining high ethical standards and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Legal professional prepared for role with strong background in litigation and legal research. Known for strategic thinking, effective communication, and rigorous case analysis. Consistently collaborates with teams to achieve favorable outcomes and adapts to evolving case requirements. Proven skills in drafting legal documents, conducting depositions, and providing client counsel.
Diligent litigator with solid foundation in legal research, drafting pleadings, and managing case files. Successfully contributed to favorable client outcomes through strategic analysis and negotiation. Demonstrated proficiency in legal writing and client communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney
Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights
09.2018 - Current
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Evaluated potential new cases by analyzing facts and applicable laws to determine the likelihood of success on the merits.
- Streamlined internal processes by developing templates for commonly used legal documents and correspondence.
- Coordinated discovery efforts with opposing counsel, managing timelines to ensure full compliance with procedural requirements.
- Assisted clients with dispute resolution processes outside of litigation, such as mediation or arbitration proceedings.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Assisted in the development of legal strategies and arguments to secure favorable outcomes in contentious litigation matters.
Executive Assistant, Human Resources Coordinator
Trinity Financial Services, LLC
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Recruiting and onboard newly-hired employees including review of employee handbook, new hire documents and benefit enrollment
- Establish and maintain department records, recommended new approaches and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency and services performed
- Assisted in managing all unemployment claims filled
- Managed and oversaw business banking accounts
- Kept records of all incoming and outgoing payments, including checks, ACH payments, wire payments
- Delegate responsibilities to the receptionist and maintain the president and CEO's calendar
Legal Intern
Earth Friendly Products
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Redrafted international distribution agreement template to be used for all future vendors
- Drafted employee social media and internet policy by comparing policies of approximately five companies to create a policy suitable for the company
- Discussed potential breach of international contract based on a trademark violation and collaborated with supervising attorney to identify resolution
- Researched advertising regulations to determine prerequisites to use 'Made in U.S.A' on label of products and prepared a persuasive memo to the CEO discussing why the company should be able to say 'Made in U.S.A' on its labels
- Collaborated with scientists to verify whether products qualify to meet the USDA bio-preferred standard
- Analyzed the Federal and Washington employment regulations to ensure the company was accommodating for employee's religious beliefs
Legal Intern
Wilson Keadjian Browndorf
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Communicated with lead attorney in the New York office to help finish drafting various documents to meet an important filing deadline for a long time client
- Drafted a demurrer concerning a high-level commercial litigation dispute between our client and a contractor
- Input billable hours for associate and ensured that all hours were accounted for
Intern
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Researched and applied laws and statutes to specific situations communicated by new and existing clients
- Worked for the Modest Means program, which provided low-cost legal assistance to individuals who did not qualify for free legal service and could not afford the standard attorney rate
- Conducted initial client screening via phone, identified potential legal issues and completed intake forms
Education
Juris Doctor - Intellectual Property Law Concentration and Business Law Certificate
Whittier Law School
Costa Mesa, CA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2014
Skills
- Client communication
- Contract drafting
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Case analysis
- Arbitration and litigation
- Employment law
- Legal analysis
- Settlement negotiation
Licensenumber
#319121
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights
09.2018 - Current
Executive Assistant, Human Resources Coordinator
Trinity Financial Services, LLC
09.2017 - 03.2018
Legal Intern
Earth Friendly Products
08.2016 - 12.2016
Legal Intern
Wilson Keadjian Browndorf
05.2016 - 08.2016
Intern
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education
01.2012 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
Arizona State University
Juris Doctor - Intellectual Property Law Concentration and Business Law Certificate
Whittier Law School
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