Valdir Marques
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience in legal field. Adept Civil law, contract negotiations and dispute resolution. Leverages excellent communication and problem-solving skills to successfully represent clients.
Results-driven Lawyer with 14 years of experience advising clients in several areas. Proficient in drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements and team manager. Poised and dedicated professional with proven to thrive in complex and detail-oriented industry.
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawyer
ADVOCACIA AVANÇO
01.2010 - Current
- I have been working as a lawyer in Brazil for 13 years in various areas such as civil law, labor law, criminal law and social security law
- With strong skills in customer service, writing and research
- Conducting forum hearings and team management
- I love learning new things, very curious and studious
- Easy relationship between teams and customers.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Prepared and drafted wills, deeds and patent applications.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
President
Associação Esportiva Atibaia
01.2017 - 07.2022
- Supported business development efforts by preparing proposal materials and providing input on pricing strategies.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
- Optimized data access and storage to improve performance of analytics systems.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Built strong professional networks within the industry that led to increased referrals and partnership opportunities.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Lawyer Intern
Ministério Público Federal - Government
08.2008 - 12.2009
- Adviser to the prosecutor in the consultations, research and preparation of the most varied cases.
- Collaborated effectively with opposing counsel to expedite resolution of disputes, demonstrating professionalism and diplomatic tact.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
- Championed a positive work environment within the firm, fostering collaboration among colleagues and promoting a strong culture of teamwork and mutual support.
Education
Diploma - Legal Assistance
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB12.2024
MBA - Civil Law
Legale
São Paulo12.2022
MBA - Complice Legale
Escola Paulista De Direito
São Paulo, Brazil06.2020
MBA - Labour Studies
LEGALE
São Paulo07.2019
J.D. - Criminal Law
Damasio
São Paulo12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Law
Universidade Atibaia
Atibaia, Brazil12.2009
Skills
Arbitration and litigation
Mediation
Trademark infringement
Corporate transactions
Case interpretation
Document Review
Written Advocacy
Witness Preparation
Case Management
Database Management
Litigation Support
Correspondence and Legal Forms
Legal Document Preparation
Court Document Filing
Legal Research
Appointment Scheduling
Attention to Detail
Correspondence Writing
Client service and support
Legal/Court Processes
Case File Management
Negotiation
Proofreading
Work Prioritization
Flexible Schedule
Project Management
Calendar Management
Organizational Efficiency
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Community Service
I worked as president of a sports association for underprivileged children and teenagers in Brazil for 5 years, managing the association and all the volunteers. Managing the financial part and also the entire relationship with the Government.
Timeline
President
Associação Esportiva Atibaia
01.2017 - 07.2022
Lawyer
ADVOCACIA AVANÇO
01.2010 - Current
Lawyer Intern
Ministério Público Federal - Government
08.2008 - 12.2009
Diploma - Legal Assistance
Bow Valley College
MBA - Civil Law
Legale
MBA - Complice Legale
Escola Paulista De Direito
MBA - Labour Studies
LEGALE
J.D. - Criminal Law
Damasio
Bachelor of Science - Law
Universidade Atibaia
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