Gabriela Valentín Ríos
Caguas
Summary
I am a lawyer, pending bar admission with strong skills and experience in research, writing, and managing a variety of designated task efficiently.
I am a motivated candidate working to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge. My main goal is to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth while working with other legal professionals in the management of cases and research objectives
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Writer
Corp. Salud Y Desarollo Socioeconómico Del OTOAO
01.2014 - Current
- Drafted and Submitted Grants
- Increased awarded grants by identifying new funding opportunities and cultivating relationships with potential funders.
- Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
- Enhanced collaboration within the organization by providing regular updates on grant activities and progress toward goals.
Legal Clerk
Legal Counseling Office-University Of Puerto Rico
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted extensive thorough legal research, providing valuable insights to support decisionmaking.
- Drafted contracts
- Analysis, editing and reviewing for accuracy and regulatory compliance of contracts.
- Conducted research and drafted legal opinions, memorandums and internal, as well as, external correspondence.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients by promptly addressing inquiries, frequent communications and maintaining an ethical-welcoming demeanor.
- Filing and delivery of Legal Documents.
- Managed, updated and organized email communications and contract review request for Contract Division
- Maximized office efficiency through proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite tools such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
Legal Clerk
Hernandez-Gutierrez Law PSC
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted thorough legal research, providing valuable insights to support attorney decisionmaking.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and identified relevant legal articles, caselaw and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Performed extensive legal research in Westlaw
- Drafted memos and internal communications
Deposition Stenographer
Verbatim
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Recorded and Filed Depositions
- Produced written transcripts of depositions in all litigation practice areas like Torts, Medical Malpractice, Labor Law and Product Liability cases.
Legal Research Assistant
Professor Ana C. Gómez Pérez-Habitat For Humanity
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed extensive and thorough research in legal issues regarding role of Property Registry and Trusts in Disaster Recovery; Trusts Law in Puerto Rico, United States and Europe.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles for law review, symposiums and more.
- Conducted literature, caselaw, legislation and legal documents reviews.
- Comparative analysis of multiple legal jurisdictions such as Puerto Rico, United States and Europe.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environment.
Legal Research Assistant
Office Of Supreme Court Of Puerto Rico
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Summer Internship in Oficina del Secretariado de la Conferencia Judicial y Notarial in the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico.
- Conducted extensive legal research on various topics in Criminal Procedure
- Compiled comprehensive case summaries, facilitating attorney review and strategy development.
- Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess legal frameworks for criminal law issues in Puerto Rico and various States of the US.
- Prepared comparative analysis of a variety of jurisdictions and legal frameworks.
- Prepared concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research.
Legal Research Assistant
Professor Érika Fontánez, Esq.
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed extensive and thorough research in legal issues regarding Land and Property Law; Expropriation Case Law; Regulations and Protections of Coastal Zones.
- Conducted literature, caselaw, legislation and legal documents reviews.
- Created and Compiled comprehensive case summaries and memorandums, facilitating attorney review.
- Comparative analysis of multiple legal jurisdictions such as Puerto Rico, United States and Europe.
Associate Editor
University Of Puerto Rico Law Review
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Contributed to the publication for Volumes 89 and 90 of Law Review.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Checked reference sources to verify accuracy, facts and content.
Technician Assitant
Department Of Justice-Property Registry
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Review of notarized documents and contributed to the process of approval of land inscriptions.
- Review notarized documents for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Data Entry in Karibe Digital
Research Assitant
Dra. Ana Miró-DE AFEECTo Proyect
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Extensive research focused on Twice-Exceptional Students.
- Conducted interviews.
- Strategy Research and Implementation for students and families.
- Grant writing and identification of funding opportunities.
- Contribute to the creation of public policy.
- Presented research findings at conferences in Puerto Rico and United States.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles and presentations.
Education
J.D. -
University of Puerto Rico Law School
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2019
Skills
- Strong and extensive research skills
- Contract Drafting and Reviewing
- Grant Writing
- Content Editing
- Organizational and Filing Skills
- Spanish and English Fluency
- Proficient in Research Platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
Timeline
Legal Clerk
Legal Counseling Office-University Of Puerto Rico
02.2023 - 09.2023
Legal Clerk
Hernandez-Gutierrez Law PSC
02.2023 - 05.2023
Deposition Stenographer
Verbatim
12.2022 - 02.2023
Legal Research Assistant
Professor Ana C. Gómez Pérez-Habitat For Humanity
09.2021 - 06.2022
Legal Research Assistant
Office Of Supreme Court Of Puerto Rico
05.2021 - 06.2021
Legal Research Assistant
Professor Érika Fontánez, Esq.
08.2020 - 05.2021
Technician Assitant
Department Of Justice-Property Registry
02.2020 - 03.2020
Associate Editor
University Of Puerto Rico Law Review
08.2019 - 05.2021
Research Assitant
Dra. Ana Miró-DE AFEECTo Proyect
08.2019 - 12.2019
Grant Writer
Corp. Salud Y Desarollo Socioeconómico Del OTOAO
01.2014 - Current
J.D. -
University of Puerto Rico Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
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