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-Investigated unfair labor practice charges under the ALRA, including those involving novel issues-Investigated Labor Peace Agreement related complaints-Assisted with the Majority Support Petition proceedings and investigations-Interviewed witnesses, in English and Spanish-Prepared and issued document requests-Prepared Subpoenas Duces Tecum and Subpoenas Ad Testificandum-Prepared legal memorandums summarizing the factual and legal aspects of a charge and recommending a disposition -Prepared complaints to pursue alleged violations before ALJs-Prepared motions and briefs-Engaged in trial preparation, including preparing worker witness, expert witnesses, the regional director, and regional staff witnesses to testify-Participated in a trial before an ALJ, including delivering the opening statement, directing a witness and cross-examining an expert witness-Conducted numerous settlement negotiations-Prepared settlement agreements -Obtained a default judgment against a Respondent who failed to engage in the process -Oversaw preparations of backpay calculations and make-whole specifications-Conducted readings before farmworkers advising them or their rights and the allegations and resolution of a charge-Participated in outreach events, including radio shows and presentations to agencies and community-based organizations-Created and conducted a training for staff attorneys on interview skills-Helped train newer attorneys and provided feedback on written assignments

-Represented clients before administrative law judges regarding various workers’ compensation proceedings, including status conferences, mandatory settlement conferences, and trials-Managed an inventory of over 250 cases-Engaged in negotiations with defense attorneys to reach just resolutions; settled over 50 cases-Drafted petitions, pre-trial briefs, post-trial briefs, and numerous letters to defense attorneys and clients-Defended over 15 client depositions, as well as a handful of doctor cross-examinations-Helped clients get the treatment they needed-Communicated with clients daily, addressing their concerns and advising them of their rights and options

• Worked in conjunction with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing's (now California Civil Rights Department) Mediation Unit• Interviewed clients to gather relevant facts and analyze claims• Collaborated with peers and prepared legal briefs for mediation• Engaged in mediations and negotiated fair settlements with opposing counsel

Worked in the migrant unit representing agriculture workers in wage and hour cases before the Labor Commissioner's Office. My work consisted of interviewing clients, calculating wages and penalties owed, filing initial wage complaints, and participating in settlement conferences and hearings at the Labor Commissioner's Office.

I worked in corroboration with the Labor Commissioner's Retaliation Unit. I was the primary investigator in a case and conducting interviews and record requests in an effort to reach a recommendation.

• Conducted legal research on education, civil rights, employment rights, and immigration laws.• Drafted memorandums for analysis and recommendations.• Collaborated with attorneys to support cases and advocacy efforts.

• Drafted legal memorandum to analyze case survivability against Anti-SLAPP motion.• Devised discovery plan and drafted interrogatories for port worker's case.• Conducted general research to support the Impact Litigation Unit's efforts.

• Conducted client interviews and intakes for low-income individuals at Legal Services of Northern California.• Assisted with Unlawful Detainers• prepared a brief for an administrative law judge• Closed approximately 50 cases under attorney supervision, providing direct services to those in need.

• Managed client's social networking presence and created profiles on various platforms to maintain positive image.• Worked closely with clients to provide exceptional customer service and ensure satisfaction.• Collaborated with websites to enhance client's online presence and reputation.

After volunteering as a tutor for about nine months, I was offered a summer time position at this local non-profit organization.Duties: Assisted customers, answered and made phone calls, worked on various small projects, entered data, helped created schedules, engaged in community outreach, provided a safe and clean work environment, and was in charge of overseeing groups of children during events.