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LUIS R. TORRES ÁVILA

Carolina

Summary

Dedicated aspiring lawyer with over five years of diverse legal experience, demonstrating strong analytical skills and a commitment to client advocacy. Proficient in legal research, case analysis, and drafting legal documents, with a focus on expanding expertise through internship or employment opportunities in a reputable law firm. Ambitious Paralegal offering in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles. Excels at prioritizing competing tasks and ascertaining future needs. Expertly assists lawyers and attorneys in executing legal transactions and drafting and processing legal documents.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal Assistant

Garcia Tirado & Asoc. LLC
Rio Grande
11.2024 - Current
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
  • Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
  • Maintained contact with clients regarding case updates or changes in procedures.
  • Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
  • Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.

Paralegal

DLAW PR LLC
San Juan
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Prepare drafts of deeds and other public documents.
  • Prepare and submit motions and other documents to the judicial courts and government agencies of Puerto Rico.
  • Research laws, regulations, and case law in preparation for client consultations related to various subjects.
  • Accompany employer to visits to the judicial courts and government agencies of Puerto Rico.
  • Keep an organized timesheet and billing schedule for submittal to employer.

Technical Assistant for the Property Registrar

Registro de la Propiedad
San Juan
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assist in the digitalization of pre-existing documents.
  • Perform work on the documents that are presented to the Department and facilitate their approval and inscription.
  • Prepared and distributed reports, presentations, and other materials.
  • Upheld a charismatic and friendly environment with co-workers to promote teamwork-oriented workplace.
  • Aid with other day-to-day tasks.

Collaborator

Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars Program
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Kept a daily attendance record of the Program's participants.
  • Organized activities, orientations, and assemblies with guest speakers for the Program's participants, and kept records of these activities.
  • Prepared and distributed reports, presentations, and other materials.
  • Prepared charts and graphs with demographic information.

Pier Coordinator

Continental Shipping
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Worked within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for weekly reporting.
  • Used critical thinking skills to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Provided administrative support, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and preparing correspondence.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help in whichever area was necessary.
  • Maintained an excellent and consistence attendance record.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Escuela de Derecho de la Universidad de Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras
06.2024

Bachelor's Degree - Political Science

Universidad de Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras
12.2020

Skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Microsoft Systems
  • Macintosh Systems
  • Office Platforms
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • MyCase application
  • Organizational skills
  • Time-management skills
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Public speaking skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Flexibility
  • Adaptability
  • Legal research
  • Contract analysis
  • Time management
  • Correspondence and legal forms
  • Bluebook Citations
  • Client billing
  • Microsoft office
  • Law Office Administration

References

References available upon request.

Languages

6,C2

Extracurricular Activities

Assistant Editor, Business Law Journal of the University of Puerto Rico, 08/01/23, 05/01/24 Member, ProBono Acceso Derecho of the University of Puerto Rico, 08/01/21, 05/01/24 Participant, Barcelona International Studies Program, 06/01/22 Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 05/01/16, Present

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Paralegal Assistant

Garcia Tirado & Asoc. LLC
11.2024 - Current

Paralegal

DLAW PR LLC
12.2023 - 05.2024

Collaborator

Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars Program
06.2023 - 07.2023

Technical Assistant for the Property Registrar

Registro de la Propiedad
10.2022 - 12.2023

Pier Coordinator

Continental Shipping
11.2021 - 04.2023

Juris Doctor -

Escuela de Derecho de la Universidad de Puerto Rico

Bachelor's Degree - Political Science

Universidad de Puerto Rico

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