Pro Bono Attorney Resume New York, New York - Hire IT People

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, New York, New York

Pro Bono Attorney

Responsibilities:

Conduct client intake and provide limited scope representation and legal counseling to Confidential pro - se litigants.
Review and explain Federal court orders and filings.
Conduct legal research, draft legal pleadings including complaints, motions and answers.
Credit and ADA litigation.
Prepare and file court documents and assist clients with uncontested divorce actions and 17A guardianship petitions.
Interview clients seeking legal assistance, gather required information and documents;
Draft required letters and affidavits.

Confidential, Brooklyn, New York

Legal Aide to the Attorney

Responsibilities:

Assisted in complex matters as lead intern in connection with the investigation, litigation and prosecution of businesses and individuals engaged in fraudulent, misleading, and deceptive trade practices.
Worked on multiple cases from initial investigation stage to successful litigation outcome. Researched legal issues, drafted memoranda and pleadings, reviewed complex hard copy documents and participated in depositions and court proceedings.
Negotiated consumer complaints with merchants and successfully mediated disputes between consumers and businesses.
Identified business need & developed custom application to track investigations and print litigation ready reports resulting in substantial trial preparation efficiency.

Confidential, New York, New York

Co-Founder/Head of Development

Responsibilities:

Founding partner of a boutique web design and marketing firm.
Responsible for all aspects of product strategy, management, development and production.
Recruited and led a remote development team.
Gathered, created and implemented complex business requirements, project specifications, deliverables and timelines; managed multiple projects under strict deadlines.
Oversaw development of web sites, Flash demos, print marketing and network installations.
Worked with sales team to support pre-sales efforts; created project objectives and proposals.

Confidential, New York, New York

Quality Assurance Specialist

Responsibilities:

Responsible for developing and testing beta and final releases of leading client/server regulatory compliance system.
Responsible for training and supervising QA consultants, participated in interviewing and qualifying QA candidates.
Oversaw communications between Business Analysts, Engineers and QA team.
Managed weekly release of software updates through change control process.
Researched new technology solutions and wrote business and technical requirements for new product features.
Developed U/X for new web based product; designed prototype for new product logo.

Confidential, New York, NY

Technical Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

Assisted in developing, supporting and testing a leading client/server project accounting system.
Provided ongoing technical support to clients.
Authored and maintained product manual and user documentation for new modules; developed online help.
Responsible for testing and various quality assurances processes.
Developed bug tracking software using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic for applications.
Generated custom progress reports throughout the developmental cycle.
Developed and maintained the company's corporate web site including content design and updates.