Self-Employed Attorney / Legal Consultant - Self-Employed - Cebu City, Philippines
(2024-03)
Provide legal services and legal support in connection with various legal matters.
- Interview clients and evaluate factual and legal issues presented by clients.
- Assist clients in identifying, gathering, and organizing documents and evidence relevant to their cases.
- Analyze facts, identify evidentiary issues and gaps, and determine additional information or documentation necessary to develop a case.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal analyses, pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Advise clients regarding appropriate legal courses of action and case strategy.
- Manage case-related deadlines, documents, communications, and follow-up matters independently.
Office-in-Charge / Provincial Prosecutor - Provincial Prosecutor's Office – Camiguin, Department of Justice - Camiguin, Philippines
(2018-10 - 2020-10)
- Managed the day-to-day operations and administrative matters of the Provincial Prosecutor's Office.
- Reviewed and approved resolutions, informations, complaints, and other legal documents.
- Conducted preliminary investigations and inquest investigations.
- Evaluated complaints, evidence, affidavits, police reports, and other supporting documents to determine whether cases should proceed.
- Worked with investigators to identify, obtain, document, and preserve evidence necessary to establish the facts of a case; identified evidentiary gaps and coordinated additional investigation.
- Evaluated the consistency, credibility, and sufficiency of evidence and identified evidentiary gaps requiring further investigation.
- Handled and prosecuted criminal cases through court proceedings.
- Conducted extensive legal research and prepared pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, resolutions, and other legal documents.
- Prepared cases for litigation by organizing facts, evidence, witnesses, and applicable law.
- Managed multiple cases and deadlines with substantial independence.
Assistant City Prosecutor - City Prosecutor's Office – Cagayan de Oro City, Department of Justice - Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
(2023-01 - 2024-03)
- Conducted preliminary and inquest investigations.
- Evaluated complaints, affidavits, documentary evidence, police reports, and other investigative materials.
- Identified evidentiary deficiencies and directed or coordinated appropriate additional investigation.
- Resolved criminal complaints and prepared informations for filing in court.
- Conducted legal research and drafted resolutions, pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, and other legal documents.
- Prosecuted criminal cases and prepared witnesses and evidence for court proceedings.
- Managed multiple active cases, deadlines, hearings, and follow-up requirements.
Assistant City Prosecutor - City Prosecutor's Office – Cagayan de Oro City, Department of Justice - Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
(2020-10 - 2023-01)
- Conducted preliminary and inquest investigations and evaluated evidence submitted by law enforcement and complainants.
- Reviewed police reports, affidavits, documentary evidence, and other materials to determine whether the evidence supported the allegations.
- Identified factual and evidentiary gaps and coordinated with investigators regarding additional evidence needed.
- Prepared and issued resolutions and informations.
- Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings, memoranda, affidavits, and other legal documents.
- Prosecuted criminal cases in court and prepared cases for trial.
- Managed case files, deadlines, hearings, witnesses, and supporting evidence.
Assistant City Prosecutor - City Prosecutor's Office – Cagayan de Oro City, Department of Justice - Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
(2016-01 - 2018-10)
- Conducted preliminary and inquest investigations.
- Evaluated complaints, affidavits, police reports, documentary evidence, and other investigative materials.
- Resolved complaints and prepared informations for filing.
- Conducted legal research and drafted resolutions, pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, and other legal documents.
- Prosecuted criminal cases and prepared witnesses and documentary evidence for trial.
- Worked with investigators to develop cases and obtain evidence necessary to establish the relevant facts.
- Managed multiple cases, court appearances, deadlines, and related legal responsibilities.
Attorney / Private Legal Practice - Pacuribot Law Offices - Philippines
(2002-07 - 2016-01)
- Managed legal matters and assisted in the management of the law office.
- Interviewed clients and developed cases from the initial consultation through litigation and resolution.
- Coordinated with clients in gathering and organizing documents, evidence, and other information necessary to build cases.
- Evaluated factual circumstances, identified relevant legal issues, and determined additional evidence or documentation needed.
- Conducted legal research and analyzed statutes, regulations, and jurisprudence.
- Prepared and drafted pleadings, motions, affidavits, memoranda, contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Briefed clients and witnesses for examination and court proceedings.
- Appeared in court and conducted direct and cross-examination of witnesses.
- Managed case files, deadlines, hearings, and client communications.
- Drafted and notarized legal documents.
Revenue Generation Consultant - City Government of Cagayan de Oro - Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
(2013-07 - 2016)
- Worked with the legal team, City Treasurer, City Assessor, and other department heads on legal and revenue-related matters.
- Handled legal issues involving taxation and government revenue collection.
- Conducted legal research and prepared legal opinions and recommendations.
- Attended meetings and assisted government officials on matters requiring legal analysis.
Legal Consultant - Provincial Legal Office – Misamis Oriental - Misamis Oriental, Philippines
(2004-09 - 2009-06)
- Conducted legal research and analysis involving statutes, regulations, ordinances, and jurisprudence.
- Drafted legal opinions, contracts, affidavits, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Handled legal matters involving real property taxation and administrative cases.
- Assisted attorneys with case preparation, investigation, documentation, and litigation-related matters.
