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Juliana (Jules) Nieves-Hanlon

Summary

Personable and efficient, combining deep understanding of legal principles with strong research and organizational skills. Familiar with corporate law procedures and adept at managing legal documentation, contracts, and compliance matters. Committed to contributing to streamlined legal operations and ensuring regulatory adherence within corporate environment.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Paralegal

Hard Rock International
09.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance in key business transactions and contracts for franchise cafes, hotels and casinos
  • Assist in the successful completion of multi-million dollar acquisitions by preparing due diligence materials
  • Contribute to cost savings initiatives by auditing legal invoices for accuracy before submitting them for payment approval
  • Increase efficiency in corporate governance matters by maintaining up-to-date records on board meetings, minutes, and resolutions
  • Manage intellectual property portfolio, including trademark registrations and renewals, protecting company assets from infringement claims
  • Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture

Litigation Paralegal

Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company
12.2021 - 09.2023
  • Assist in-house counsels in drafting motions, subpoenas, discovery responses and prepare for trial
  • Internal auditing and special projects
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for 120 cases

Litigation Legal Assistant

Greenspoon Marder LLP
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for conflict searches
  • Scheduled hearings and depositions

Business Operations Manager

Duro, LLC
10.2018 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw office operations by onboarding/offboarding employees, processing payroll, vendor invoices, annual reports and business license renewals
  • Managed and executed business plans, update P&L
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, reducing operational expenses without sacrificing quality or productivity
  • Negotiated with vendors to secure better pricing and terms, leading to improved profit margins

Senior Corporate Paralegal

Zealandia Holding Co
03.2015 - 10.2018
  • Liaised with risk management, internal audit and employee services departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution
  • Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans
  • Monitored compliance with processes, policies, procedures and standards in regards to collection and management of annual contributions from shareholder companies
  • Submit annual reports and renew business licenses
  • Prepared SEC filings such as Form 10-Ks and proxy statements, ensuring accurate financial reporting to stakeholders

Legal Assistant

Pinellas County Attorney's Office
09.2013 - 01.2015
  • Manage attorney calendars with travel, calendar deadlines, scheduled appointments
  • Updated and organized office policy manuals
  • Developed and maintained department files
  • Conflict searches

Customer Solutions

City Of Asheville
09.2008 - 02.2012
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information

Legal Assistant

Attorney General's Office
08.2005 - 08.2008
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk; scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions; process travel expense reports and manage calendars
  • Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials

Legal Secretary

State Attorneys Office
09.1994 - 08.2005
  • Case management
  • Schedule depositions and subpoena witnesses

Education

Certificate - Introduction To Corporate Communications

University of California , Coursera
10-2024

Certificate - Foundations of Project Management

Google, Coursera
09-2024

Certificate - Introduction of Intellectual Property

University of Pennsylvania, Coursera
09-2024

Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Duke University
04.2017

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Herzing University
06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Herzing University
12.2009

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Contract Management
  • Confidentiality & Ethics
  • Time Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Excellent Organizational
  • Litigation Support
  • Due Diligence

Timeline

Corporate Paralegal - Hard Rock International
09.2023 - Current
Litigation Paralegal - Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company
12.2021 - 09.2023
Litigation Legal Assistant - Greenspoon Marder LLP
12.2020 - 12.2021
Business Operations Manager - Duro, LLC
10.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Corporate Paralegal - Zealandia Holding Co
03.2015 - 10.2018
Legal Assistant - Pinellas County Attorney's Office
09.2013 - 01.2015
Customer Solutions - City Of Asheville
09.2008 - 02.2012
Legal Assistant - Attorney General's Office
08.2005 - 08.2008
Legal Secretary - State Attorneys Office
09.1994 - 08.2005
Duke University - Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Herzing University - MBA, Business Administration And Management
Herzing University - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
University of California - Certificate, Introduction To Corporate Communications
Google - Certificate , Foundations of Project Management
University of Pennsylvania - Certificate, Introduction of Intellectual Property

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