Wendy-Ann Berkley
Louis D'or
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience in legal field. Adept in Civil law, contract negotiations and dispute resolution. Leverages excellent communication and problem-solving skills to successfully represent clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Intern
Children’s Authority
01.2019
- 35A Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain
- Trinidad Drafted legal documents: affidavits, extension of time application and form 10
- Applications
- Conducted interviews
- Researched legal issues
- Prepared Case Briefs
- Interpreted Children Legislation
- Prepared legal opinions on Freedom of Information Act and Child legislation
- Prepared Policy Prepared Comparative Research on Child Legislation.
Legal Intern
Deborah Moore-Miggins & Co
01.2018
- 24 Bacolet Street, Scarborough, Tobago Drafted legal documents: pre-action protocol letters; lease agreements; originating documents
- Shadowed an attorney at the High Court and Magistrates Court.
Legal Intern
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2016
- Eric Williams Plaza, Independence Square Port of Spain
- Drafted contracts
- Conducted research on procurement legislation
- Developed excel file of legal principle of cases done by Central Bank.
Junior Attorney
Deborah Moore-Miggins & Co
03.2021 - Current
- Drafted legal documents: pre-action protocol letters; lease agreements; originating documents and non-originating documents, deeds, contracts, wills, probate and administration applications, conveyance
- Researched legal issues
- Prepared legal opinions
- Advocacy
Clerical Officer
National Insurance Board
01.2014 - 01.2015
- National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago- Bacolet, Tobago Promptly processed Retirement Benefits and Survivor’s Benefits
- Held interviews with customers
- Dealt with customer queries regarding Retirement Benefits and Survivor’s
- Benefits
- Constantly updated excel file with customer information.
Education
L.E.C -
Hugh Wooding Law School
2020
LL.B (Hons) -
The University of The West Indies Cave Hill
2018
Bishop’s High School
2012
Skills
- Contract Review
- Research
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Drafting of Opinions
- Public Record Research
- Preparation of Pleadings
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Filing Court Documents
- Legal Brief Preparation
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office
Certification
- Legal Profession Practising Certificate (2022/2023)
- Certificate of completed 40 hours for Journey into Alternative Dispute Resolution, Registered with the Mediation Board of Trinidad and Tobago (2020)
- Advanced Lexis Nexis Certificate in Research (2018)
- JustCite Certificate of Proficiency in Research (2018) (now known as vLex)
Timeline
Junior Attorney
Deborah Moore-Miggins & Co
03.2021 - Current
Legal Intern
Children’s Authority
01.2019
Legal Intern
Deborah Moore-Miggins & Co
01.2018
Legal Intern
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2016
Clerical Officer
National Insurance Board
01.2014 - 01.2015
L.E.C -
Hugh Wooding Law School
LL.B (Hons) -
The University of The West Indies Cave Hill
Bishop’s High School
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