Skilled in writing, editing, researching and interpreting documents. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines. Works well independently and in collaboration with others.
Prosecute juvenile delinquency and child abuse/neglect cases in Juvenile Court. Draft pleadings, motions and briefs for filing and arguing in court. Effectively handle a complex caseload, litigate multiple cases, and negotiate settlements.
Litigated complex cases in Juvenile Court to achieve safe and permanent outcomes for abused and neglected children. Collaborated with and represented court-appointed child advocates in Juvenile Court. Developed and taught trainings for court-appointed advocates. Drafted and effectively argued pleadings, motions and appellate briefs.
Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive legal advice and representation in Child Welfare, Domestic Relations and Immigration cases. Achieved favorable outcomes for clients through skilled negotiation and effective litigation strategies. Conducted thorough legal research and wrote motions, petitions and briefs on behalf of clients.
Represented Juvenile clients in delinquency matters. Advocated for safe outcomes for children in Juvenile Court. Engaged in complex litigation regarding criminal, delinquency, dependency, and custody matters. Researched legal issues and drafted and argued briefs and motions. Argued cases in Court of Appeals.
Drafted various types of immigration petitions and supporting documentation for clients wishing to hire talent from overseas. Utilized legal knowledge and attention to detail to deliver best quality results to clients. Kept abreast of immigration and labor laws.
Researched and reported on various news topics at daily newspaper. Wrote several weekly columns and covered local events. Selected photos, designed layouts and created captions and headlines for news pieces. Improved overall reporting quality through meticulous editing and proofreading of articles before publication.
Taught English as a second language and business English to adults. Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials. Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles. Assisted in curriculum development and coordinated group projects.