PAOLA J. FIGUEROA ALEMAÑY
Guaynabo
Summary
Proficient in Spanish and English with a strong background in analytic and legal investigation. Skilled in utilizing platforms such as Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Microjuris, and the Internet for conducting thorough research. Experience in legal document writing has honed attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work. Diligent, punctual, responsible, and organized with a fast learning ability. Excels at strategizing legal solutions for various situations in fast-paced environments. Exceptional problem-solving skills complemented by excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and leadership abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office, enhancing capabilities as a valuable asset to any organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate
Saldaña, Carvajal & Vélez-Rivé, C.S.P.
10.2020 - Current
- Practice area: insurance, surety, administrative, and civil litigation
- Researching and drafting motions and attending hearings
- Researching and drafting of legal opinions for clients
- Drafting of motions for appellate review in the Appellate and Supreme Court of Puerto Rico
- Prepared Pre-Trial Conference
- Researched legal issues, legislative activity, regulatory actions and laws to prepare legal memorandum for clients requesting an opinion on certain issues and give recommendations
- Prepared Interrogatories, Request for Admissions, and drafted questions for Depositions.
Attorney
Ríos Gautier & Cestero, C.S.P.
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Practice area: contracts, corporate, insurance, surety, construction, administrative, civil and employment law
- Researching and drafting motions and attending hearings
- Researching and drafting of legal opinions for clients
- Drafting of motions for appellate review in the Appellate and Supreme Court of Puerto Rico
- Prepared Pre-Trial Conference
- Researched legal issues, legislative activity, regulatory actions and laws to prepare legal memorandum for clients requesting an opinion on certain issues and give recommendations
- Prepared Interrogatories, Request for Admissions, and drafted questions for Depositions.
Law Clerk
06.2014 - 09.2017
- Researched legal issues, legislative activity, regulatory actions and laws to prepare legal memorandum for clients requesting an opinion on certain issues and give recommendations
- Researched and analyzed law sources to prepare drafts or arguments for review, approval, and use by attorney
- Reviewed and filing pleadings, petitions and other documents relevant to court actions
- Prepared legal memos and drafted legal memoranda
- Assisted attorneys with administrative procedures
- Drafted motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment and motions to disqualify attorneys
- Drafted Interrogatories, Request for Admissions, and drafted questions for Depositions
- Drafted Trial Briefs and assist attorneys at hearings
- Clerical duties that include but are not limited to mailing, faxing, copying, filing, answering phones
- Working on civil, administrative, commercial, contracts, insurance, surety, construction, labor and corporate cases.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Interamerican University, School of Law
San Juan, P.R.12.2016
International Relations/Pre-Law
Syracuse University
Syracuse, N.Y.12.2013
Université de Syracuse
Strasbourg, France07.2012
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English
- Advance research aptitude in Lexis Nexis, Westlaw and Micro Juris legal research
- Proficient in MS Office- Word, Excel and Power Point
- Analytical skills
- Effective team-leader with strong communication skills
- Ability to perform duties without direct supervision
- Manage working under pressure
Litigation
Legal writing
Case interpretation
Certification
Admitted to the Puerto Rico Bar (August 2017)
Approved the Public Notary Bar Examination (September 2017)
Timeline
Associate
Saldaña, Carvajal & Vélez-Rivé, C.S.P.
10.2020 - Current
Attorney
Ríos Gautier & Cestero, C.S.P.
01.2017 - 01.2020
Law Clerk
06.2014 - 09.2017
Juris Doctor -
Interamerican University, School of Law
International Relations/Pre-Law
Syracuse University
Université de Syracuse
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