Robert Ouriel
Ithaca ,NY
Summary
Retired business transactional attorney and civil/criminal litigator with 30+years legal experience seeks outside contractor position as a legal assistant for attorneys and law firms. I provide attorneys with document and pleading drafting, document review and editing, legal research (using my own Lexis/Westlaw accounts), trial assistance, and assistance in formulating legal strategies for clients, among others. Areas of emphasis: commercial litigation, corporate and securities transactions, real estate transactions, corporate governance, white collar criminal defense, regulatory agency compliance, sports and entertainment law, health care law.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant (Remote)
Protass Law, PLLC
01.2022 - Current
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
Legal Assistant (Outside Contractor)
Self-Employed With The Ouriel Group
01.2019 - Current
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Law Offices of Robert Ouriel
Self-employed
02.1990 - 06.2001
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
- Assisted clients in formation, governance and dissolution of businesses.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
Attorney
The Ouriel Law Group
07.2001 - 12.2018
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
- Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
- Assisted clients in formation, governance and dissolution of businesses.
- Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
Assistant General Counsel
J.T. Moran Financial Corp.
10.1988 - 01.1990
- Advised administrators daily on issues such as labor relations, employee discipline, worker's compensation and general litigation.
- Supervised Number staff in legal department, setting policies and coordinating daily operations.
- Managed budget of $Number for administrative services outside legal counsel.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Assisted clients in formation, governance and dissolution of businesses.
- Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Law Clerk, Division of Enforcement
U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission
12.1985 - 06.1986
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Education
J.D. - Corporate And Securities Law
University of Miami School of Law
Miami, FL06.1986
A.B. - Government
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY06.1983
Skills
- Legal Document Preparation
- Legal Research
- Customer Relationship Management
- Office Management
- Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Troubleshooting Complex Problems
- Review of Pleadings
- Trial Proceedings
- Evidence Gathering
- Litigation Support
- Conducting Intakes
- Prospecting Clients
- Correspondence
REFERENCES AND WRITING SAMPLES
Upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant (Remote)
Protass Law, PLLC
01.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant (Outside Contractor)
Self-Employed With The Ouriel Group
01.2019 - Current
Attorney
The Ouriel Law Group
07.2001 - 12.2018
Law Offices of Robert Ouriel
Self-employed
02.1990 - 06.2001
Assistant General Counsel
J.T. Moran Financial Corp.
10.1988 - 01.1990
Law Clerk, Division of Enforcement
U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission
12.1985 - 06.1986
J.D. - Corporate And Securities Law
University of Miami School of Law
A.B. - Government
Cornell University