Eloy Viera
Kitchener,Ontario
Summary
Paralegal highly skilled in critical thinking and active learning. My extensive background in civil law has deepened my understanding of the Canadian legal system. I am eager to assist lawyers with any legal or administrative tasks.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Intern
Cartaya Law Firm (Family Law)
Toronto
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Maintained a calendar system for tracking deadlines related to filings and court appearances.
- Organized client files, drafted pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Attended hearings, depositions, mediations, trials or other proceedings with lawyers.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and opposing counsels.
- Analyzed case law for applicability to specific cases.
Paralegal Student
Trios College
Kitchener
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Researched applicable laws and regulations to support case development.
Legal Assistant
Collective of Many Voices Foundation
La Habana/Kitchener
11.2016 - 01.2023
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Compiled financial records related to specific cases.
- Generated reports summarizing case progress for internal use.
Lawyer
Organizacion Nacional de Bufetes Colectivos
La Habana
09.2011 - 11.2016
- Analyzed complex legal issues and provided advice to clients.
- Represented clients in court proceedings by examining witnesses and presenting evidence.
- Drafted pleadings for use in court proceedings.
- Negotiated settlements of civil disputes between parties.
- Prepared cases for trial.
- Developed strategies to resolve complicated legal issues for clients.
- Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.
- Specialized in civil transactions and litigation.
Education
Paralegal Diploma/with Distinction - Law
Trios College
Kitchener02-2024
Law Degree - Law
University of Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos, Cuba07-2011
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal Intern
Cartaya Law Firm (Family Law)
01.2024 - 03.2024
Paralegal Student
Trios College
02.2023 - 02.2024
Legal Assistant
Collective of Many Voices Foundation
11.2016 - 01.2023
Lawyer
Organizacion Nacional de Bufetes Colectivos
09.2011 - 11.2016
Paralegal Diploma/with Distinction - Law
Trios College
Law Degree - Law
University of Cienfuegos
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