Experience

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  Linton chambers

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2017

  Associate attorney

  Interviewing and Advising: Conducted interviews with private clients and provided general legal advice on various legal issues including personal injury claims, property settlement matters, employee disputes and local court procedures. Ensured that data obtained during interactions with clients remained confidential and stored securely.Legal Research: Conducted legal research on various local laws including but not limited to case law, civil, criminal and family statutes for the purpose of preparing legal opinions.Advocacy: Appeared as an advocate attorney before the Family Court, Magistrates’ Court, High Court and Industrial Court- Case Management Conferences, Status Hearings and Trials.Legal Drafting: Drafted and prepared legal and procedural documents such as Affidavits, Witness Statements, Witness Summons, Pre-Action Protocol Letters and Written Submissions. Show less

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  Caribbean airlines ltd

  Mar 2018 - Nov 2019

  Attorney at law

  Reviewed and drafted legal agreements including but not limited to Lease Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Security Agreements and General Business Contracts.Prepared and drafted legal correspondence including but not limited to responses to Freedom of Information applications, customer complaints and pre-action protocol letters served on the company.Conducted legal research on a wide range of local and international laws and regulations.Spearheaded the management of company trademark portfolio including the preparation of legal documents to support the registration and renewal of the company’s trademarks system-wide.Reviewed and drafted internal company policies including but not limited to procurement and human resource policies.Assisted in the management of company registration portfolio including the maintenance of corporate documents such as the Company’s Annual Return Forms, Notice of Change of Directors and Notice of Change of Secretaries. Show less

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  Criston j. williams & co.

  Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

  Associate attorney

  Corporate Law: Drafted and prepared Annual Return Forms, Notices of Change of Directors and Secretaries for the law firm’s incorporated companies. Review and draft contracts including but not limited to; Lease Agreements, Service Contracts,and general Business Contracts.Criminal Litigation: Drafted and prepared legal documents such as Evidential Objections, Summary of Evidence, Habeas Corpus Applications and Witness Statements, in addition to appearing at the Magistrates’ Court and High Court as a criminal advocate attorney.Civil Litigation: Drafted and prepared legal documents such as Pre-action Protocol Letters, Affidavits, Claim Forms, Statements of Case, Notice of Applications and Take Notices, in addition to appearing at the High Court and the Petty Civil Court as a civil advocate attorney, and spearhead and complete the settlement of insurance and debt recovery claims.Immigration Law: Attended the Immigration Detention Centre to obtain instructions from Venezuelan migrants and refugees and prepared legal documents such as Pre-action Protocol Letters, Judicial Review Applications, Habeas Corpus Applications and Affidavits. Interviewing and Advising: Conducted interviews with private clients and provided general legal advice on various legal issues including personal injury claims, property settlement matters, employee disputes and local court procedures.Wills and Probate: Executed the drafting of wills, Applications for Grants of Probate, and Applications for Letters of Administration.Land Law: Performed the drafting and review of Lease Agreements, Deeds of Gift, Deeds of Mortgage and Agreements of Sale for property.Family Law: Prepared and drafted legal documents such as Petitions for Divorce and Notice of Applications for Custody of Children, Maintenance and Financial Relief, in addition to appearing at the family court as an advocate Attorney. Show less

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  The national insurance board of trinidad and tobago

  Aug 2021 - now

  Prepares, drafts and reviews legal documents, including but not limited to contracts, leases, conveyances, bonds, securities, bills of sale, mortgages, deeds of variation, deeds of release and other instruments.Provides advice and opinions to the NIBTT on legal matters, including liability, rights and obligations thereof.Assists with developing and reviewing policies, procedures and other mandates as required and when requested. Represents the NIBTT at the National Insurance Appeals Tribunal and prepares briefs to External Counsel on matters being heard in the Magistrates' Court, High Court, Court of Appeal. Recovers contributions, penalty and interest and mortgage arrears from defaulting employers and mortgagors. Show less

  • Manager, Legal Services

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Manager, Legal Services (Ag.)

    Jun 2023 - Nov 2023

  • Legal Officer

    Aug 2021 - May 2023