Patrick Molter Fonseca
Attorney At Law
Summary
Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in criminal law. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy. Accomplished Attorney offering two-year record of supporting clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced legal advisor to a public agency, being responsible for emitting written opinions on strategic litigation and aiding in such strategy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Legal Advisor
Public Defender's Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro - Criminal Defense Coordination
Rio de Janeiro
02.2022 - Current
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in the user of public services' best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet deadlines.
- Fostered deep relationships with criminal justice and agency personnel.
- Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
- Drafted statements of cases and witness lists.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in Photographic Recognition precedents to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for users of the public service.
- Helped the Coordinators in interviewing witnesses and gathering public record research relevant to high-stake cases, that were of public interest.
- Conducted legal research to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases, seminars, and lectures the Coordinators requested.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Attended hearings, events from the Government, and meetings as representative of the Coordination.
- Received the VI Eliete Costa Silva Jardim Award from State Public Defender for volunteer work done in the aftermath of the tragedy that hit Petrópolis in February/2022.
Associate Lawyer
Mirza & Malan
Rio de Janeiro
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Gathered evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions.
- Developed compliance best practices for companies, and was in charge of yearly reports of regulations and compliance.
- Studied Constitution, statutes and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.
- Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal litigation.
- Engaged in complex anti-corruption litigation relating to "Car Wash" Operation and Corporate Criminal Law.
Attorney-at-Law
Self-Employed
Rio de Janeiro/RJ
02.2020 - Current
- To keep up with Civil Procedure, I took on some cases over the last couple of years, having won the greater part of them. This endeavor allowed me a different take on what being a lawyer means, and what the stakes are.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet deadlines.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
iStudy Interactive Learning
São Paulo/SP
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction, given the new technologies and times faced in the period.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Developed extensive skills with remote online teaching, using teaching aids, instructional software, multimedia visual aids and study materials.
- Maintained 100% pass rate for TOEFL exams for students I prepared.
English Language Teacher
Hamlet Language School
Petrópolis/RJ
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked with average of 10 students per class.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
RPE Progresso
Petrópolis/RJ
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Internship Student
Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS) - Social Security National Institute
Petrópolis/RJ
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Sorted, organized and maintained files.
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
- Prepared meeting rooms and materials and recorded important information.
- Assisted with projects by applying strong analytical skills and studies.
Education
J.D. - Law
Universidade Católica De Petrópolis - UCP
Petrópolis/RJ 02.2015 - 12.2019
Post-Graduation (Specialist) - Corporate Criminal Law And Criminality
UniAmérica
Foz Do Iguaçu/PR 02.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rui Barbosa State School
Petrópolis/RJ 02.2012 - 12.2014
Skills
Case analysis
Additional Information
Published article "Imprisonment during COVID-19 in Brazil: A Brief Review on the Prison Situation during the Pandemic", for Medwin Publishers, 2021.
Certification
Michigan ECPE
Timeline
Legal Advisor
Public Defender's Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro - Criminal Defense Coordination
02.2022 - Current
Associate Lawyer
Mirza & Malan
08.2020 - 02.2022
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
iStudy Interactive Learning
03.2020 - 06.2022
Attorney-at-Law
Self-Employed
02.2020 - Current
Post-Graduation (Specialist) - Corporate Criminal Law And Criminality
UniAmérica
02.2020 - Current
Michigan ECPE
11-2016
English Language Teacher
Hamlet Language School
02.2015 - 01.2020
J.D. - Law
Universidade Católica De Petrópolis - UCP
02.2015 - 12.2019
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
RPE Progresso
02.2014 - 07.2015
Internship Student
Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS) - Social Security National Institute
08.2013 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Rui Barbosa State School
02.2012 - 12.2014
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