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Fernando Guerrero

Sunrise

Summary

Detail-oriented, highly organized professional, with over ten years of experience in fast-paced legal environments and a strong writing and case analysis background. Eager to apply newly acquired academic competencies, excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and proactively ascertaining future needs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Quintana Law, PA
06.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
  • Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.

Legal Administrative Assistant

AT&T Communications
11.2016 - 06.2022
  • Expedited case preparation by organizing and maintaining comprehensive electronic filing systems for easy retrieval.
  • Assisted in trial preparation, compiling critical documents and evidence for successful legal proceedings.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
  • Collaborated on complex legal matters, conducting research to support attorneys in preparing cases for litigation or settlement negotiations.
  • Facilitated clear communication between clients and attorneys by acting as a liaison to ensure all parties were informed of updates or changes.

Civil Law Notary

Ministry Of Justice
12.2013 - 09.2016
  • Conducted legal research to develop strategies and procedures for cases
  • Provided legal advice to clients on a wide range of civil law matters
  • Drafted and produced high-quality legal documents and contracts to meet clients needs in strict accordance to the law
  • Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
  • Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions

Junior Attorney

Provincial Justice Directorate
09.2011 - 12.2013
  • Tracked and researched developing legislation in civil law to maintain expertise and best advise for clients
  • Organized and maintained law libraries, documents and case files
  • Conducted interviews with clients to establish case information
  • Assisted senior lawyers drafting legal documents on clients’ behalf by balancing objectives and legal requirements and prohibitions
  • Prepared concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research for internal compliance
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys staff by duplicating and circulating documents, ordering and distributing office supplies, developing and monitoring calendars, managing office mail, and handling individual requests

Education

Anti-Money Laundering Certification - Banking And Financial Support Services

Florida International University
9 2020

Paralegal Certificate Program - Law

University Of Miami
Miami, FL
1 2019

Postgraduate Certification in Commercial Negotiation Techniques - Business

Academy of The Central Bank of Cuba
Havana, Cuba
5 2012

J.D. - Law

University Of Havana
Cuba
07.2011

Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication abilities
  • Document preparation, processing and control
  • MS Office proficient
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Confidentiality
  • Legal research and writing
  • Westlaw and LexisNexis
  • Corporate Law

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Paralegal

Quintana Law, PA
06.2022 - Current

Legal Administrative Assistant

AT&T Communications
11.2016 - 06.2022

Civil Law Notary

Ministry Of Justice
12.2013 - 09.2016

Junior Attorney

Provincial Justice Directorate
09.2011 - 12.2013

Anti-Money Laundering Certification - Banking And Financial Support Services

Florida International University

Paralegal Certificate Program - Law

University Of Miami

Postgraduate Certification in Commercial Negotiation Techniques - Business

Academy of The Central Bank of Cuba

J.D. - Law

University Of Havana
Fernando Guerrero