Remote litigator
Self-employed, Copenhagen | Sept 2022 – Present
- Supporting clients with litigation in Colombia
- Directing a team of lawyers on cases related to administrative law
Legal secretary to a Partner De Pinna Notaries, London |
Feb 2021 – Sept 2022
- Provided administrative support to a notary Partner: managing calendars, scheduling meetings, processing invoices, arranging travel and overseeing daily post and couriers
- Used software (Lotus, MS Office and Dynamics) proficiently to process cases and manage information
- Managed complex notarial legal matters for multiple business clients, acting as main contact point for external and internal queries
Retail Assistant
Sainsbury’s, London | Mar 2020 – Jan 2021
- Liaised with team members to schedule work priorities
- Responsible for maintaining stock levels in produce department
Administrative Assistant
Ashton Ross Law, London | Sept 2019 – Jan 2020
- Processed multiple immigration cases successfully through drafting cover letters, completing applications and liaising with the government
- Built rapport with clients in English and Spanish, supported colleagues on commercial law cases
Customer Service Representative
Pret a Manger, London | Oct 2016-May 2019
- Awarded mystery shopper bonus multiple times for my friendly manner and attention to detail
- Responsible for providing customers with an optional experience of the café
Litigator, Conciliator, Personal Injury Lawyer
Multitaxis, Teletaxis | 2012 – 2021
- Provided legal advice to clients at scene of accident, ensuring compliance with state regulations
- Represented clients in court following vehicle accidents, acting as conciliator between victims and the company
- Drafted rental, labour, civil and commercial contracts and advised company directors
- Ensured compliance to commercial agreements between the company and insurers
- Trained more than 1,500 taxi drivers on insurance, traffic and police regulations in case of accidents and on dispute resolution
Lawyer, Project Manager
Asesores y Consultores de Córdoba | 2014 – 2016
- Represented local government in court on labour law cases
- Completed census of six towns to establish number of families in need of advice and to distribute aid
- Instigated five projects advising on legal remediation options for 300 families displaced due to violence
Personal Injury Lawyer
Vessoluciones | 2012-2014
- Provided legal and advocacy advice to Allianz, Liberty, Previsora and Equidad insurance customers in traffic accidents and law suits
- Main company lawyer in the Antioquia region, personally attending to clients at the scene of accident under extreme pressure and representing them in court
- Liaised with multiple agencies including police, medical and emergency services and ensured the correct legal protocols were followed
Litigator
Transbordar a la Medida | 2012 – 2014
- Main company lawyer responsible for developing and examining judicial and commercial transport contracts for local and national government and for public and private companies
- Analysed and improved insurance policies to ensure compliance
- Represented the company in pitches for new business, successfully acquiring new clients
Trial Lawyer
Legalfin | 2010 – 2014
- Negotiated and closed judicial and extrajudicial cases for insurance companies such as Suramericana and Equidad
- Managed private judicial cases across criminal, civil, labour and administrative law
Legal Secretary
Nova, Asercar | 2005 – 2010
- Honed administrative skills through reviewing judicial proceedings, coordinating meetings between clients, investors and lawyers and verifying compliance with legal regulations
- Liaised with banks regarding the sale of embargoed properties
