Thomas Ocando Ibarra

Paralegal | Civil Litigation & Business Law

Thomas Ocando is a civil litigation paralegal and foreign-trained attorney with experience supporting complex civil matters, commercial disputes, and corporate legal operations. He assists attorneys throughout the full lifecycle of litigation, from case intake and discovery to motion practice and trial preparation, ensuring procedural accuracy and strategic alignment at every stage.

At GLA, Thomas supports matters related to construction defect litigation and business law, leveraging his background in corporate contracts, administrative law research, and international legal coordination. His experience working with multidisciplinary teams across jurisdictions allows him to contribute efficiently to cases involving sophisticated legal and evidentiary frameworks.

Thomas Ocando Paralegal | Civil Litigation & Business Law

Areas of Focus

Civil litigation support
Construction defect cases
Business & corporate law
Motion drafting and trial preparation
Contract review and legal documentation
Legal research and case management

Professional Experience

Civil Law Legal Assistant – JAL LAW
Remote | Dec 2025 – Present

Manages civil cases from intake through resolution, ensuring compliance with procedural deadlines and filing requirements.
Assists in drafting and reviewing key litigation motions, including motions for summary judgment, JNOV motions, and subpoenas.
Organizes trial notebooks and litigation files to support effective case presentation.
Coordinates closely with attorneys and paralegals to ensure consistency with litigation strategy.

Corporate Lawyer – Tresmestres Home S.L.
Remote (Spain) | Sep 2023 – Dec 2024

Drafted and reviewed manufacturing, professional services, and confidentiality agreements.
Managed trademark registrations in the United Kingdom, Spain, and Australia.
Supported compliance matters for e-commerce platforms and international suppliers.

Attorney & Junior Legal Researcher – Venezolana de Tecnología Legal, S.A. (VENLEY)
Remote | May 2023 – Dec 2024

Conducted extensive legal research on administrative law and public entities for legal software development.
Coordinated and supervised legal interns.
Assisted in market research projects for legal technology applications.

Professor Fellow – Public International Law
Rafael Urdaneta University, Venezuela | Sep 2024 – Present

Teaches Public International Law and supervises academic legal projects.
Serves as faculty advisor for the university’s Model United Nations delegation.

Education

Law Degree (Cum Laude) – Rafael Urdaneta University, Venezuela
- Eleven academic honors
- Member of the university’s Model United Nations delegation

Skills