Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Awards and Acknowledgements
Accomplishments
Timeline
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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

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