Managed a varied caseload with the responsibility of delegating tasks and supervising staff to ensure the efficient and successful completion of all aspects of transactions from inception to completion.Effectively executed due diligence examinations, including title and survey examinations to ensure an unencumbered asset for property developers, purchasers, sellers and lenders in 250 + real estate transactions.Prepared legal and securities documentation related to the sale and purchase… Show more Managed a varied caseload with the responsibility of delegating tasks and supervising staff to ensure the efficient and successful completion of all aspects of transactions from inception to completion.Effectively executed due diligence examinations, including title and survey examinations to ensure an unencumbered asset for property developers, purchasers, sellers and lenders in 250 + real estate transactions.Prepared legal and securities documentation related to the sale and purchase of commercial and residential real estate and chattels including Mortgages, various forms of Conveyances, Share Sales Agreements and Transfers, Debentures, Residential and Commercial Leases and License Agreements. Developed and managed client relations with national commercial/retails banks, real estate agents and property developers based throughout Trinidad and Tobago Show less

Successfully managed the real estate portfolio for a private client comprising 50 properties.Provided corporate secretarial services and legal advice to corporate clients engaged in real estate development and the importation and sale of foreign used auto parts. Prepared various types of Deeds and negotiated Residential and Commercial Leases, Licenses and Sale Agreements.Drafted Employment Contracts and Workplace Policies for corporate clients.Reviewed RFPs and tender proposals… Show more Successfully managed the real estate portfolio for a private client comprising 50 properties.Provided corporate secretarial services and legal advice to corporate clients engaged in real estate development and the importation and sale of foreign used auto parts. Prepared various types of Deeds and negotiated Residential and Commercial Leases, Licenses and Sale Agreements.Drafted Employment Contracts and Workplace Policies for corporate clients.Reviewed RFPs and tender proposals and provided guidance to clients on compliance.Represented clients in civil litigation matters at the High Court as Instructing Attorney.Prepared and advised clients on Estate Applications and Wills. Show less

Practiced General Litigation in areas of Land Law, Mortgagee Actions, Debt Collection, Industrial Relations, Family Law, Contract Law and Commercial Litigation.Represented clients at the High Court, Magisterial Courts and the Industrial Court as Instructing Attorney.Researched and prepared legal opinions and submissions on various issues for clients and court proceedings.Drafted pleadings including Claim Forms, Statements of Case, Defences and Counterclaims, Divorce Petitions and… Show more Practiced General Litigation in areas of Land Law, Mortgagee Actions, Debt Collection, Industrial Relations, Family Law, Contract Law and Commercial Litigation.Represented clients at the High Court, Magisterial Courts and the Industrial Court as Instructing Attorney.Researched and prepared legal opinions and submissions on various issues for clients and court proceedings.Drafted pleadings including Claim Forms, Statements of Case, Defences and Counterclaims, Divorce Petitions and Affidavits for court proceedings.Practiced in non-contentious areas such as Probate and Conveyancing/Real Property, prepared Estate Applications (Probate and Letters of Administration), Wills, various types of Deeds, Residential and Commercial Leases, Licenses, Sale Agreements and Work Permit Applications. Show less

Provided administrative support, reviewed and prepared Title Reports for 60+ properties, Social Survey Reports and Legal Notices for publication, liaised with Title Search Clerks, Surveyors and Government Officials and attended project meetings and site visits when required for a Compulsory Land Acquisition Project.Drafted pre-action letters and claims, conducted legal research, prepared briefs and opinions for Counsel. Attended the High Court, Magistrates Court and Industrial Court with… Show more Provided administrative support, reviewed and prepared Title Reports for 60+ properties, Social Survey Reports and Legal Notices for publication, liaised with Title Search Clerks, Surveyors and Government Officials and attended project meetings and site visits when required for a Compulsory Land Acquisition Project.Drafted pre-action letters and claims, conducted legal research, prepared briefs and opinions for Counsel. Attended the High Court, Magistrates Court and Industrial Court with Counsel to observe, assist and take notes.Performed administrative duties – handled phones, updated files, updated clients, scheduled appointments and conferences, typed documents, prepared bundles for filing and attended court registries to file documents. Show less

Prepared Letters, Wills, Paternity Applications, Estate Applications; Deeds of Conveyance, Gifts, Powers of Attorney, Residential and Commercial Leases, Statutory Lease Renewals and Title Reports for Attorney’s review.Conducted initial client screenings and managed client files to ensure compliance with transactional requirements. Performed all office administration tasks for attorney's office – scheduled appointments, handled phones, updated files and clients, controlled petty cash… Show more Prepared Letters, Wills, Paternity Applications, Estate Applications; Deeds of Conveyance, Gifts, Powers of Attorney, Residential and Commercial Leases, Statutory Lease Renewals and Title Reports for Attorney’s review.Conducted initial client screenings and managed client files to ensure compliance with transactional requirements. Performed all office administration tasks for attorney's office – scheduled appointments, handled phones, updated files and clients, controlled petty cash, tracked expenses and generated invoices.Ensured all legal documents were accurately processed and registered at the relevant registries post-closing. Show less

Received training in drafting legal documentation such as Deeds of Conveyance, Gifts, Powers of Attorney, Deed Polls, Leases, Purchase Agreements, Instruments under Real Property Act including Memoranda of Transfer/Gifts, Endorsements of Death of Joint and Life Tenants, Lost Grant Applications, Applications for Vesting Orders and Regulation of Possessory Title, Wills and Applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.Assisted in all areas of administration including data… Show more Received training in drafting legal documentation such as Deeds of Conveyance, Gifts, Powers of Attorney, Deed Polls, Leases, Purchase Agreements, Instruments under Real Property Act including Memoranda of Transfer/Gifts, Endorsements of Death of Joint and Life Tenants, Lost Grant Applications, Applications for Vesting Orders and Regulation of Possessory Title, Wills and Applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.Assisted in all areas of administration including data entry, receptionist/secretarial duties and file organization. Efficiently processed, filed and registered all title documents and estate applications at the various courts, registries and government departments. Show less