Faye Gomez
Dubai
Summary
Over 15 years of professional work experience with a proven ability to organize and accomplish a number of simultaneous projects within time constraints whilst demonstrated an ability to work independently to efficiently complete multiple assignments. Adept at proactive problem-solving and follow through; and ability to interact effectively with clients and internal management. Excellent track record in accounting, secretarial and general office operations and hands-on team member who is known for going the extra mile.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
EY Law LLP
05.2023 - Current
- Work closely with the team to deliver an integrated service to clients across broad range of operational matters, such as market entry projects and company establishments/ general corporate/ governance matters (such as license renewals and changes).
- Supporting the delivery of annual corporate compliance matters, both as a part of global projects and locally won work.
- Supporting the team with the preparation of documents to establish new entities, reviewing and checking documents prepared by clients, identifying processes and documents needed for corporate amendments.
- Liaising with government authorities to submit documents and request information and assisting the team in ensuring statutory compliance deadlines are met.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Paralegal
Equitativa (Dubai) Limited / Emirates REIT (CEIC) PLC
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Review, evaluate and Assist in developing legal documents, including briefs, discovery materials, contracts, complaints, POA, Settlement Agreement, Undertaking, Legal Notices etc to support litigation processes, Court proceedings, DIFC Small Claim Tribunal (“SCT”) etc.
- Utilised broad range of research tools, including online databases and examined statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase. Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.
- Case and project management - Investigate facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Drafting - Draft legal documentation (POA, Settlement Agreement, Undertaking, Legal Notices etc). Draft and lodge complaint before DIFC Small Claim Tribunal (“SCT”). Assist in reviewing and drafting amending NDA's. Assist in preparing Audit reports and resolutions .
- Fillings - Preparing Case reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual); Assist and prepare necessary filings, including entity formations, dissolution and renewal of licenses.
- Reports - Preparing Case reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual); Assist with preparation of board meeting agendas, meeting packs and minutes; Maintain litigation report; Maintain and oversee deadlines of legal notices, execution enforcement and hearings; Maintain database of legal matters; Generate legal report when required. Assist in preparation of regulatory annual submissions and reports; Maintain database of Property transfers.
- Schedule and attend hearing before SCT and RDC; Expert meetings; Notary Public, DLD, Tamleek, DED and other Government entities -
- Compliance - Contribute to implementation and maintenance of Compliance and AML framework. Assist with undertaking of KYC due diligence and client and supplier on-boarding. Conduct world check screening and analyze results.
- General Task - Review of invoices in line with client requirements. Manage external counsel (Investigators, forwarding companies for seized goods etc). Liaison with international lawyers and clerks. Liaison on Notary, legalization, and legal translation. Timely inform supporting team members on progress and status of assigned works. Provide support for Trademark enforcement. Timely support for Trademark matters, when required. Support on Client guidelines and requirements Supervise billing for specific clients. Provide timely support to secretaries for advance knowledge or training when required. Coordinate Legal Annual Training Programs and conferences, when required. Assisting lawyers on certain tasks as per requirements (review of trademark).
IP Administrator / Executive Legal Assistant
Al Tamimi & Co
01.2012 - 08.2020
- Managed client files with highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
- Reported case progress to clients. Worked closely with lawyers to prepare arguments and evidence for trial.
- Provide full legal support to HOD (Head of Department), Partner and fee earners in full range of activities that are performed and carry out any other duties as reasonably requested.
- Liaising with litigation team and other departments as required. Preparing complaint and supporting documentation to be submitted at Department of Ports and Customs.
- Preparing Trademark cost estimates and draft filing strategy and appropriate classes. Preparing presentations; proposals; weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Regional coordinator for IP Enforcement cases. Document Production; Keeping file up to date both physical and electronic filing; Opening and Closing of files.
- Arranging translations (Simple and legal translations). Arranging Notarization and further legalization
- Conducting conflict check. Taking photos of infringement samples and sending same to Client along with report.
- Liaising with Client when seizure report is received from Customs and receiving instructions to proceed with complaint.
- Preparing proformas; billing Client; and doing collection. Perform billing process of assigned fee earners by ensuring proformas are printed, reviewed, edited, and completed within specified timeframe.
- Periodically responsible to team in absence of team leader. Assist in entering time of Fee earner in system. Support other members of secretarial team and provide cover as and when necessary to meet required deadlines; Receive, screen and respond to telephone calls, inquiries and request on behalf of assigned fee earners as directed by them.
- Preparing proformas; billing Client; and doing collection. Perform billing process of assigned fee earners by ensuring proformas are printed, reviewed, edited and completed within specified timeframe.
Executive Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant
Trench & Associates
10.2007 - 12.2011
- Dealing with e-mails during associates' absence from office and taking appropriate action. Amending documents with speed and accuracy; Using Dictaphone; transcription; taking dictation (Audio and verbal) from fee earner; Formatting, paginate, number and present documents in house style;
- Compiling documentation for Transfer, Sale of Property, Property Purchase, Brief to Advocate for Court and Arbitration
- Cases, and Brief to Rent Committee. Working with fee earners to ensure relevant documentation is produced to meet clients' expectations and deadlines.
- Processing all forms including new client form, new matter form, etc.
- Responding to queries and actively try to seek solutions to problems.
- Preparing daily and weekly reports Respond to internal and external telephone enquiries politely and professionally and take accurate telephone messages(name/number/company), passing them on to relevant fee earners etc.;
- Doing chasers/ Making follow ups Coordinating with Government and Private entities (RERA/DLD/DED/NAKHEEL/DP/EMAAR)
- Coordinating with Advocate with matters concerning litigation; Updating Client's with progress of Court cases
- Arranging Notarisation and further legalisation Assisting Solicitor in respect of Marriage Declaration, Name Deed, Certification and Attestation of documents
- Drafted correspondence on behalf of legal partners and other staff members, ensuring attention to detail to minimise errors.
- Organised meetings for solicitors and clients. Used case management system to monitor and maintain case[1]related information and court deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Amec Bccm
Legazpi City, Philippines06.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Legal Research
- Leadership and problem solving
- Project Management
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Microsoft Word, excel and PowerPoint
- Strong legal background Excellent investigative and reporting skills
- Document preparation
- Strong work ethic
- Litigation support
- Case management
- Risk Assessment
- Online Databases
- Evidence Gathering
- Client Support
- File and Records Management
- Administrative Support
- Meeting Preparation
- Data Collection
- Legal Case Files
- Deadline Monitoring
- Assisting Lawyers
- Drafting Correspondence
Additional Information
INTA Young Practitioners Event - 2018
- Value of INTA for young practitioners (YPs) and the best ways to become (more) involved with the organization.
- Trademark Registration in the United States: Characteristics of the System and Practical Hints
- Trademark Registration in the EU: Characteristics of the System and Practical Hints
- Roundtable: Challenges and Opportunities Faced by Young Professionals in the Realm of IP - DIFC Webinar - Governing Law, DIFC Strata Law and other DIFC Academy training and webinars as required.
Trainings
- Completed Annual Anti-Money Laundering (AML) course
- Completed Legal Terminology training
- Completed Elite training
- Ebilling systems (Serengeti, Ezledes and Corridor)
Key Competencies
- Strong background in Elite; IPPO and maintaining Data Management Systems;
- Well-developed scheduling and organizational skills'
- Substantial experience in computing calendar deadlines for court cases;
- Tact and diplomacy to deal with confidential matters;
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people at all levels of understanding, this will include high quality correspondence;
- Work in a flexible manner and respond to changing circumstances and emergencies.
Timeline
Paralegal
EY Law LLP
05.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Equitativa (Dubai) Limited / Emirates REIT (CEIC) PLC
08.2020 - 01.2023
IP Administrator / Executive Legal Assistant
Al Tamimi & Co
01.2012 - 08.2020
Executive Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant
Trench & Associates
10.2007 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Amec Bccm
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