Ariana Pacunayen, J.D.
Lawyer
Baguio City
Summary
Enthusiastic newly-admitted lawyer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of tasks and training in case management. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the lawyering industry.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Lawyer
Estrada-Baniqued Law Office
Baguio City, Philippines
05.2022 - Current
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout course of trials.
Administrative Assistant
University of the Philippines Baguio- Science Research Center
Baguio City
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels and machineries in the physical science laboratory
- Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
- Monitored office calendars to plan meetings, activities and travel to maximize productivity.
- Interacted with vendors to purchase and set up equipment and services.
Trainee
National Bureau of Investigation
Baguio City
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques and industry.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
- Maintained punctuality in work attendance and project completion.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
- Learned new materials, processes and programs quickly.
- Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of The Cordilleras
Baguio City, Philippines 08.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Human Resources Development Management
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines 08.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Office administration
Meeting minutes
Administrative support
Paperwork drafting
[Language] fluency
Document filing
Legal writing
Case analysis
Timeline
Associate Lawyer
Estrada-Baniqued Law Office
05.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
University of the Philippines Baguio- Science Research Center
10.2016 - 06.2017
J.D. - Law
University of The Cordilleras
08.2016 - 05.2021
Trainee
National Bureau of Investigation
01.2016 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Human Resources Development Management
Saint Louis University
08.2012 - 05.2016