Hudielle De Souza
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About
Legal Assistant and Paralegal with extensive legal research/analysis and contracts/agreements drafting and negotiation support experience. Familiar with corporate transactions; compliance issues; formatting of contracts and documents as well as management of the signature process. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS SharePoint. Enjoys facing challenges, obtains problem solving skills and attention to detail. Legal experience pursued in Brazil, Italy, United States and United Nations. Legal translations in Portuguese, English, Italian and Spanish.
Goals
Looking for a legal position within a legal department or law firm as legal assistant, paralegal or contracts administrator.
Haves
International; renewable energy; immigration; business; corporate and intellectual property law.
Professional Experience
Year - Year
Legal Professional (Working Independently)
Currently seeking legal position
Law / Legal Services
Currently seeking legal position
Law / Legal Services
Nov 1998 - May 1999
(1 years)
(1 years)
Law Clerk
Rio de Janeiro State Public Defense
Rio de Janeiro State Public Defense
Worked directly with low-income people to collect information and documents related to their cases. Drafted pleadings that were reviewed by the State Judge.
Jul 1999 - Dec 2000
(1 years, 5 Months)
(1 years, 5 Months)
Intern
Rio de Janeiro State Medicine Council
Rio de Janeiro State Medicine Council
Assisted lawyers with Medical Ethics Code research and analysis. Reviewed over 500 lawsuits at Federal Court, mostly pertaining to doctors’ unpaid annual tax bills. Also reviewed criminal, labor, civil and administrative lawsuits.
Feb 2001 - Apr 2001
(0 years, 2 Months)
(0 years, 2 Months)
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Anthony P. David P.C.
Law Offices of Anthony P. David P.C.
Summarized depositions. Processed, updated, maintained medical records and billed clients. Organized legal correspondence and discovery files.
Sep 2002 - Aug 2003
(1 years)
(1 years)
Law Clerk
Morrison & Foerster LLP
Morrison & Foerster LLP
Researched the American chemical management industry and American private sector participation in Latin American water projects. Participated in conference calls and worked closely with the Latin American practice group.
Oct 2003 - Oct 2004
(1 years)
(1 years)
Immigration Legal Assistant
Law Office of Mindy Reynolds, Daly City-CA
Law Office of Mindy Reynolds, Daly City-CA
Filled out legal forms, primarily asylum applications from abused women and gay and lesbian clients. Interviewed clients, prepared and filed asylum applications, and researched material that supported cases. Translated articles from English to Portuguese for publication in the BrasilBest magazine.
Jan 2006 - Apr 2006
(0 years, 3 Months)
(0 years, 3 Months)
Legal Intern
United Nations Headquarters-Office of Legal Affairs, New York
United Nations Headquarters-Office of Legal Affairs, New York
Performed legal research, analysis and drafted legal documents. 2003, 2004 and 2005 UN Legal Opinions Yearbook preparation. Assisted the General Legal Affairs Division and the Office of the Legal Counsel Division regarding administrative and international law matters.
May 2006 - Jul 2006
(0 years, 2 Months)
(0 years, 2 Months)
Summer Legal Assistant
Accomply Legal & Tax Counsel, Milan-Italy
Accomply Legal & Tax Counsel, Milan-Italy
Investigated legal cases; handled projects and assisted in the website development for a non-profit organization; drafted memoranda, agreements, and warning letters. Translated legal documents from Italian to English.
Nov 2007 - Mar 2008
(1 years)
(1 years)
Office Manager
Fernandez & Associates LLP, Menlo Park-CA
Fernandez & Associates LLP, Menlo Park-CA
Worked closely with the company partners, owner, staff and interns to ensure the smooth operation of the day-to-day business of the firm, as well as that office actions and other communications from the USPTO were responded to as requested. Reorganized accounting system. Corresponded with national and foreign clients regarding the status of applications. Calculated estimated filing costs. Maintained docket for USPTO due dates. Prepared and negotiated MNDAs and hiring contracts of firm’s employees.
May 2008 - Nov 2009
(1 years, 6 Months)
(1 years, 6 Months)
Legal Assistant
Chevron Energy Solutions
Chevron Energy Solutions
Supported Legal, Sales, Operations, and Energy Management Departments by preparing and administering contract documents. Reviewed draft contracts and RFPs to identify legal issues and areas of potential risk. Recommended contract provision changes to lead counsel. Prepared and negotiated MNDAs. Performed general and contract legal research. Provided statutory analysis and case law research for States’ performance contracting legislation. Performed FOIA requests and responses. Ensured that subcontractors resolved compliance issues.
Education
2000
BA, Universidade Santa Úrsula
2002
Certificate, City College of San Francisco
2007
LL.M., Golden Gate University, School of Law
2010
LLM in US Legal Studies Certificate, Golden Gate University, School of Law
More about Hudielle De Souza
First Name
Hudielle
Last Name
De Souza
Interests / Hobbies
digital photography, international travel, horse riding
My Affiliations
-Amnesty International
-National Honor Society
-Rotary Club- international exchange student in 1995 at Canby High School-Minnesota-USA
Certifications
Paralegal Certificate
Awards / Honors
-Merit Scholarship- Golden Gate University School of Law
-Dean’s Honor List Fall 2002, Spring 2003- City College of San Francisco
-Dean’s Honor List Fall 2002, Spring 2003- City College of San Francisco
Languages
English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish
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