Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Awards and Acknowledgements
Accomplishments
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ANGEL PHYLLIS PRIAS

ANGEL PHYLLIS PRIAS

Juris Doctor
Oton, Province Of Iloilo,ILI

Summary

A Juris Doctor graduate who has experience in paralegal work in a law firm and a legal clinic. Passionate with volunteering, community engagement, planning seminars, and organizing legal aid in the grassroots communities. Eager to expand skills and easily adaptable in stressful situations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Paralegal

The Law Firm of Atty. Kaiser T. Cordero
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.

Legal Intern

TORREGOSA, GALEON, GRAVADOR, AND TOMANENG LAW
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted the lawyers in drafting, researching, and filing of pleadings and paperwork

Research Intern

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR LEGISLATION, SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES
05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Assisted in paperwork, conducted legislative research, and experienced first-hand the legislation process by attending committee hearings and plenary sessions on a day-to-day basis

Education

Juris Doctor -

UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS – GULLAS LAW SCHOOL
Cebu City
8 2022 - 7 2024

Juris Doctor -

UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS – COLLEGE OF LAW
Cebu City
8 2019 - 7 2022

Political Science - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTIN
06.2015 - 05.2019

High School -

ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL
08.2011 - 11.2014

Primary School - undefined

PANAGA SCHOOL
09.2009 - 07.2011

Elementary -

PASSI 1 CENTRAL SCHOOL
Passi City, Iloilo
06.2007 - 08.2009

Skills

Legal writing & research

Document filing

Document preparation

Records management

Office administration

Research and data collection

Contract review

Legal analysis

Document drafting

Project management

Project planning, development, and tracking

Team collaboration

Work flow planning

Customer relations

Presentations

Affiliations

  • Gullas Institute of Legal Aid Services, Inc.
  • USA Political Science Alumni Association
  • Youth for Christ

Awards and Acknowledgements

  • Leadership Awardee, University of the Visayas, 2024
  • Level 1 Law Student Practitioner, 2022
  • Level 2 Law Student Practitioner, 2023
  • Gawad Agustino Awardee, University of San Agustin, 2019
  • Religious Awardee, University of San Agustin, 2019
  • Leadership Awardee, University of San Agustin | College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Education, 2019
  • Achieved 8 GCSE 'O' Levels in 2014
  • Credit Award for English, Mathematics, and Science, UNSW Australia International Competitions and Assessments for Schools, 2012-2014
  • Regional Champion, English Declamation, WVRAA 2009

Accomplishments

  • Observed Plenary and Committee Hearings at the Senate of the Philippines.
  • Observed Plenary Sessions at the Sangguniang Panglungsod of Iloilo City and Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Iloilo.
  • Attended court and mediation sessions.
  • Supervised a team of more than 15 officers in the legal aid organization.
  • Accomplished the United Nations grant before the target date.
  • Made quarterly milestone reports and attended face-to-face monitoring visits with the United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS).
  • Consistently attended meetings with the GILAS Director and the Law Dean and Associate Dean.
  • Attended discussions with the Executive Judge and the Cebu City Justice Zone as a panelist, representing Gullas Law School and GILAS.

Timeline

Paralegal

The Law Firm of Atty. Kaiser T. Cordero
10.2024 - 01.2025

Legal Intern

TORREGOSA, GALEON, GRAVADOR, AND TOMANENG LAW
07.2023 - 08.2023

Research Intern

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR LEGISLATION, SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES
05.2018 - 07.2018

Political Science - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTIN
06.2015 - 05.2019

High School -

ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL
08.2011 - 11.2014

Primary School - undefined

PANAGA SCHOOL
09.2009 - 07.2011

Elementary -

PASSI 1 CENTRAL SCHOOL
06.2007 - 08.2009

Juris Doctor -

UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS – GULLAS LAW SCHOOL
8 2022 - 7 2024

Juris Doctor -

UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS – COLLEGE OF LAW
8 2019 - 7 2022
ANGEL PHYLLIS PRIASJuris Doctor