Amando Jayona
Paralegal
CITY OF MAKATI
Summary
Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Paralegal | Project-Based
Militante Law Office
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Managed 10–20 active clients with varying filing and hearing schedules, maintaining 90% efficiency in case coordination and deadline compliance
- Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance involving corporate transfers and buyouts, including documentation and procedural requirements
- Set and managed schedules for supervising lawyers, ensuring timely court appearances, filings, and client meetings
- Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs for review by supervising counsel
- Provided litigation support throughout case preparation and trial, including organizing evidence, exhibits, witness coordination, and trial binders
- Improved workflow efficiency by implementing a digital archiving system for case and file management, enhancing document accessibility and retrieval
- Maintained strict confidentiality and strengthened attorney-client communication through timely updates and follow-ups
- Reduced case backlog through effective prioritization and organization of paralegal tasks
- Able to work effectively in both remote and onsite settings, supporting administrative and legal operations as needed
Legal Researcher | Contract of Service
House of Representatives – PINUNO Party-list
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Drafted 10–15 initial House Bills and Resolutions, contributing to ongoing legislative development and policy formulation
- Completed approximately 90% of assigned daily legislative and legal tasks with efficiency and consistency
- Conducted in-depth legal and legislative research for committee hearings and deliberations
- Prepared comprehensive briefers, official letters, and communications for legislative and committee use
- Performed legal research supporting legislative initiatives, strengthening regulatory alignment and compliance
- Analyzed case law and statutes to produce accurate legal opinions, improving decision-making efficiency
- Collaborated with legal teams in drafting briefs and reports, ensuring clarity, consistency, and precision in documentation
- Maintained organized legal document databases for efficient retrieval and reference by team members
- Improved accuracy of citations and legal references through meticulous proofreading prior to submission for plenary consideration
Intern
Development Academy of the Philippines - Graduate School
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in and prepared materials for approximately 5–10 meetings or seminars daily, ensuring smooth execution of sessions
- Maintained around 80% accuracy in completing assigned tasks within tight daily deadlines
- Conducted research, prepared briefing materials, and supported documentation needs for meetings and presentations
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of requirements and proper session flow
- Supported administrative and logistical tasks to facilitate efficient meeting and seminar operations
Education
J.D. - Juris Doctor
San Beda Alabang School of Law
Alabang, Province Of Rizal, Philippines 04.2001 -
J.D. - Juris Doctor
San Beda University, Manila College of Law
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
University of The Philippines, Diliman
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy
Rizal Technological University Boni Campus
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
University of The East, Manila
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
Legal research
Trial preparation
Case management
Litigation support
Legal writing
Document drafting
Document analysis
Motion drafting
Case law analysis
Regulatory compliance
Compliance coordination
Document control support
Court filing
Document control support
Document filing
Data entry
Microsoft office
Office scheduling
File organization
File organization
Administrative support
Client support
Proofreading
Confidentiality maintenance
Legislative analysis
Court filing
Document drafting
Document control support
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
UP Broadcaster's Guild
Finance Committee Member | 2020 – 2023
Organized logistics for fundraising events, raising funds for various projects and beneficiaries.
Practice of Administrative Leadership and Service (PALS-NCPAG)
Deputy for Finance and Expenditures | 2019 – 2023
Managed financial reports and budgets for organizational projects, ensuring financial accountability.
Lingkod at Ugnayan ng Pangangailangan (LinkUP)
VP for Finance | 2020 – 2023
Lead financial planning and fundraising drives, raising significant funds for disaster relief and student support.
UP Circle of Administrators (UP CIRCA)
President | 2021 – 2022
Directed organizational activities, managed initiatives, and implemented programs such as "Boto Mo, Sagot ko" and media literacy campaigns. UP Broadcaster's Guild
Finance Committee Member | 2020 – 2023
Organized logistics for fundraising events, raising funds for various projects and beneficiaries.
Practice of Administrative Leadership and Service (PALS-NCPAG)
Deputy for Finance and Expenditures | 2019 – 2023
Managed financial reports and budgets for organizational projects, ensuring financial accountability.
Lingkod at Ugnayan ng Pangangailangan (LinkUP)
VP for Finance | 2020 – 2023
Lead financial planning and fundraising drives, raising significant funds for disaster relief and student support.
UP Circle of Administrators (UP CIRCA)
President | 2021 – 2022
Directed organizational activities, managed initiatives, and implemented programs such as "Boto Mo, Sagot ko" and media literacy campaigns. UE Pep Squad
Student Athlete | 2016 – 2018
Competed in national and UAAP cheerleading competitions, contributing to team success.
UP Pep Squad
Student Athlete | 2019 – 2023
Participated in UAAP cheerleading competitions, demonstrating teamwork and discipline. UE Pep Squad
Student Athlete | 2016 – 2018
Competed in national and UAAP cheerleading competitions, contributing to team success.
UP Pep Squad
Student Athlete | 2019 – 2023
Participated in UAAP cheerleading competitions, demonstrating teamwork and discipline.
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Paralegal | Project-Based
Militante Law Office
04.2024 - 11.2025
Legal Researcher | Contract of Service
House of Representatives – PINUNO Party-list
07.2023 - 02.2024
Intern
Development Academy of the Philippines - Graduate School
06.2022 - 08.2022
J.D. - Juris Doctor
San Beda Alabang School of Law
04.2001 -
J.D. - Juris Doctor
San Beda University, Manila College of Law
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
University of The Philippines, Diliman
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy
Rizal Technological University Boni Campus
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
University of The East, Manila
04.2001 -
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
- Trabaho Kyusi for QCitizen: A Reform Paper Proposing the Inclusion of the Job Application Process in Quezon City’s E-services Application
- A Matter of Accountability and Politics: The Philippine Experience with the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) as an Income and Asset Disclosure (IAD) System
- Political Context of Public Administration
- A Feasibility Study on the Conduct of Seminar on Mango Processing in Masinloc, Zambales
- An Analysis of Metro Manila’s Impediments from and Progress towards Sustainable Urban Development (Thesis)
- MAKATI CITY E-GOVERNMENT SURVEY: An Assessment on the Local Government Website of Makati City
- A Comparative Study Between Retail and Wholesale Businesses Around Manila in Terms of Financial Ratios and Convenience
Motorcylces
I am a motorcycle enthusiast and builder with hands-on experience in maintenance, modification, and tuning. Motorcycles are both my primary transport and a leisure interest, which has helped me develop practical problem-solving skills, discipline, and attention to detail.