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Jose Ángel Román Kellogg

Guaynabo

Summary

Hard working, passionate and driven law school graduate, eager to excel as a strategic civil litigator. Ultimate Goal: Bankruptcy Judge

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Universidad Interamericana Facultad De Derecho
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student evaluations.
  • Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
  • Taught research methodologies, and proper academic writing, as well as appropriate legal citations.
  • Reviewed and corrected appellate briefs and mock motions, client letters and memorandums.
  • Guided students in preparing oral arguments for mock trial.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.

Paralegal/Law Clerk

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02.2023 - 05.2025
  • Drafted legal briefs, appeals, memorandums, and client correspondence in both English and Spanish.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Communicated with opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant and witnesses.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
  • Conducted extensive legal research using Westlaw, Lexis Nexis and Micro Juris to support case strategy and client advisement.
  • Collaborated with attorneys in preparing case files, organizing exhibits, and managing discovery processes.
  • Visited multiple courts across Puerto Rico to examine case records and retrieve requested documents, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery to attorneys.
  • Produced thorough title studies to verify property ownership, identify burdens, and resolve potential title issues, ensuring accurate documentation for real estate transactions.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico, Facultad De Derecho
San Juan, PR
06-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Loyola University Chicago, School of Arts and Sciences
Chicago, IL
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Loyola University Chicago, School of Arts and Sciences
Chicago, IL
05.2022

Skills

  • Fully Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Experienced in preparing and redacting legal invoices, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely billing to clients
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office products
  • Exceptional legal research skills: West Law, Lexis Nexis, Micro Juris
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Legal Writing: Memorandums, Appeals, Case Briefs, Client Letters
  • Oral and Written Communication Skills
  • Court transcription
  • Good golfer

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Universidad Interamericana Facultad De Derecho
08.2023 - 05.2025

Paralegal/Law Clerk

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02.2023 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Loyola University Chicago, School of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Loyola University Chicago, School of Arts and Sciences

Juris Doctor -

Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico, Facultad De Derecho

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