Traveling, reading novels and dancing
LEONNETTE L. HEADLEY
Corinth,Gros Islet
Summary
An established legal practitioner with comprehensive experience in legal drafting, and interpretation, legal research and writing, who is committed to increasing proficiency in all areas of legal practice while becoming a valuable member to the legal fraternity.
Overview
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1
Language
9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Parish Administrator
Social Development Commission
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Assisted the Parish Manager with planning and executing events
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Prepared letters for and made calls to sponsors and other government agencies
- Documented and recorded files ! Assisted with other administrative duties.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Judicial Research Counsel
Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
03.2019 - Current
- Vetting, drafting and second reading judgments and other documents
- Drafting legal opinions, briefs, memoranda and other documents as required
- Conducting research for the Justices of Appeal on matters relating to the Court’s work
- Conducting independent research
- Liaise with the Registrars of the High Court of the other OECS Member States and Territories
- Serve on the Sentencing Advisory Committee where I conduct multijurisdictional research on behalf of the Committee, review draft guidelines for consistency, clarity and provide feedback
- Provide support at Court of Appeal Sittings and prepare Digests to accurately reflect the court proceedings
- Assist in drafting of speeches, PowerPoint presentations and other documents for assigned judge
- Review applications that come before the Court on a monthly basis and prepare draft orders for the Justice of Appeal’s review
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the assigned Justice of Appeal, Chief Registrar or Deputy Chief Registrar.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Claims Officer in the Legal Unit
JN General Insurance Company Limited
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Brief external and internal counsel upon the advice of the Claims Manager
- Monitor Supreme Court and Parish Court Records to prevent judgments in default
- Appointment of investigators and assessors as necessary
- Confirm policy coverage
- Advising insured and other intermediaries regarding suit matters
- Advise the Supervisor, Superintendent and Underwriters of breaches or concerns regarding the policyholder
- Prepare legal opinions when required
Intern
Paulwell Frazer-Binns & Associates
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducting legal research
- Preparing letters to clients and external bodies and giving timely updates
- Preparing legal opinions
- Negotiating with insurance companies in personal injury matters
- Drafting highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings and briefs.
Intern
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Conducted research
- Prepared case briefs, opinions and letters.
Intern
Rattray Patterson Rattray
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Research and research-related duties such as writing opinions and letters
- Reviewing concession agreements as part of the company’s due diligence in a pending acquisition
- Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements
- Maintained status reports to provide supervising attorney with updated information
Customer Service Representative
Supreme Ventures Ltd
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed customer related tasks such as cashing, assisting with and explaining the different games
- Sales
- Prepared cheques
- Assisted with the balancing of the vault at the end of the shift
Treasurer
Community College
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Ensured that the club was financially viable
- Collected and submitted club dues and fees
- Managed club funds
- Prepared financial quarterly reports and budgets
- Liaised with the Financial Director and Fundraising Committee to plan, execute and supervise fundraising events and other projects within the portfolio
- Attended training seminars and other executive meetings and report to the executive body and club members
Education
No Degree - Gender Affairs And Human Rights
StanfordOnline, EdX Inc -Online Learning Platform
10.2020 - 06.2021
Legal Education Certificate - Law
Norman Manley Law School
09.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Hons) - Law
University of The West Indies, Mona
01.2013 - 06.2016
Associate Degree - Humanities
Montego Bay Community College, Resource
09.2011 - 06.2013
Diplomas -
Español Como Lengua Extranjera
09.2009 - 08.2010
Skills
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Affiliations
An established legal practitioner with comprehensive experience in legal drafting,
and interpretation, legal research and writing, who is committed to increasing
proficiency in all areas of legal practice while becoming a valuable member to the
legal fraternity.
Interests
Timeline
No Degree - Gender Affairs And Human Rights
StanfordOnline, EdX Inc -Online Learning Platform
10.2020 - 06.2021
Judicial Research Counsel
Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
03.2019 - Current
Claims Officer in the Legal Unit
JN General Insurance Company Limited
09.2018 - 02.2019
Intern
Paulwell Frazer-Binns & Associates
05.2018 - 08.2018
Intern
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
08.2017 - 09.2017
Intern
Rattray Patterson Rattray
06.2017 - 07.2017
Legal Education Certificate - Law
Norman Manley Law School
09.2016 - 09.2018
Customer Service Representative
Supreme Ventures Ltd
12.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Parish Administrator
Social Development Commission
06.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Hons) - Law
University of The West Indies, Mona
01.2013 - 06.2016
Treasurer
Community College
07.2012 - 06.2013
Associate Degree - Humanities
Montego Bay Community College, Resource
09.2011 - 06.2013
Diplomas -
Español Como Lengua Extranjera
09.2009 - 08.2010
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