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YAOSCA PEREZ ESPINOZA

Miami,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Confidential
03.2019 - Current
  • Claim management before Department of Labor (DOL-OWCP), Defense Base Act Division, review and organization of medical records, and discovery.
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
  • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
  • Negotiated settlements with clients.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.

Legal Research Assistant

MPA Law
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Performing legal research, drafting memos of law, jury instructions, and assistance in drafting pleadings for active litigation cases, including participating in strategic team meetings.
  • Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Prepared concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research for clients.

Senior Attorney

Sole Practitioner
04.2013 - 07.2018
  • Public Notary, preparation of deeds, property sale contracts, wills, and granting of judicial powers, business management, and human resources.
  • 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.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
  • Represented clients in civil litigation, family, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
  • Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
  • Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.

Real Estate Attorney

Exxtrema Real Estate
05.2014 - 05.2016
  • Property sales and registration, legal advice to potential buyers, preparation of contracts and legal documentation to complete registration of properties.
  • 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.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.

Judicial Secretary

Supreme Court Of Nicaragua
06.2005 - 03.2013
  • Assist Judge in processing of different claims, legal advisor and assistant.
  • Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
  • Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
  • Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
  • Reviewed complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings to aid in determining admissibility.
  • Prepared bench memoranda and bench briefs for judges on various legal issues.

Education

LL.M - U.S. Transnational Law

University of Miami School of Law
Miami, FL
03.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Central American University of Nicaragua School of Law
Managua, Nicaragua
09.2003

Skills

  • Proficient in Filevine
  • Negotiation
  • Strong Presentation Skills
  • Conducting Intakes
  • Case Management
  • Workers Compensation
  • Legal Transcripts
  • Medical Records Management
  • Microsoft Applications
  • Filing Court Documents
  • Legal Research
  • Litigation Support
  • Case Law Review

Accomplishments

  • California Bar Applicant (February 2024)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Legal Research Assistant

MPA Law
08.2022 - 12.2022

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Confidential
03.2019 - Current

Real Estate Attorney

Exxtrema Real Estate
05.2014 - 05.2016

Senior Attorney

Sole Practitioner
04.2013 - 07.2018

Judicial Secretary

Supreme Court Of Nicaragua
06.2005 - 03.2013

LL.M - U.S. Transnational Law

University of Miami School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Central American University of Nicaragua School of Law

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