RAYMUND ANDREW BASILIO
Paralegal
Mayantoc
Summary
I am responsible for managing everything virtually. As a Law student and having a experience in Legal Department I assists lawyers in preparing and organizing various legal documents for upcoming cases and trials. My main duties include preparing affidavits and correspondence, discussing case details with attorneys and clients and organizing different files for different legal proceedings. Further, I also summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys, In sum I also conducting research, investigating facts and developing legal arguments, drafting legal documents such as contracts, depositions and pleadings. For having an experience before in I Law Office I am Preparing and filing documents with courts, organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases. Furthermore, I keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes. In addition, I can handle all spreadsheets and lists, and I can help organize things in a timely manner, gathering and verifying paperwork for the project. I am capable of responding to emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings, I am also able to create presentations and provide customer support.I have good communication and verbal skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, excellent grasp of grammar and spelling, outstanding computer skills, a research-oriented approach, and a good internet connection.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Assistant
Department Of Agrarian Reform
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
- Collaborated effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to tackle complex cases, fostering a positive work environment that promoted success.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
LEGAL RESEARCHER
Santos Law Office
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Undertaking in-depth research into any aspect of law in support of law firm and its individual lawyers
- Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, and documents
- Investigate facts and applicable laws and jurisprudence that may influence firm's lawyers process to frame their respective argument/s for trial and to determine cause/s of actions in preparation for trial
- Draft and prepare legal briefs for various accounts that firm handles
- Prepare case status reports using MS Word
- Draft and prepares pleadings and other legal documents such as petitions, motions, complaints, appeals, affidavits, letters, among others
- Prepare correspondences, documents, and other relevant files necessary
- Make calls to courts and/or government agencies/offices with which firm has pending and active cases to follow up status of case.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research for case preparation, resulting in more informed and effective litigation strategies
- Managed a comprehensive database of legal resources, ensuring easy access to vital information for team members
- Prepared concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research for clients
- Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments
- Established relevant black letter law by researching statutes and codes to case jurisdiction
- Supported firm''s business development efforts by creating informative client newsletters highlighting recent legal developments and trends
- Improved accuracy of case citations by rigorously proofreading all written work product before submission to attorneys or courts
- Evaluated the merits of potential cases by conducting preliminary investigations into factual backgrounds and relevant legal principles
- Conducted interviews with clients and witnesses to establish and verify key case information
- Developed expertise in multiple practice areas through diligent study and hands-on experience, increasing versatility as a researcher
- Conducted background investigations on defendant
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings
LEGAL ANALYST
DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM ADJUDICATION BOARD
1 2018 - 12.2019
- Preparing and review all relevant policies, summaries of facts and reports including other secondary data to serve as supporting documents during the conduct of the field validation activity
- Carry out the case build up process to efficiently conduct the parallelization activity and judiciously act on any protest or petition that may arise
- Formulate legal templates for easy reference
- Studies the Complaints and Petitions filed by the parties, including the attached exhibits and affidavits
- Determines the facts of the case
- Researches relevant and applicable laws and jurisprudence
- Assists the Regional Agrarian Reform Adjudicator in conducting Hearing
- Drafts Orders, Notices, Decisions and Resolutions to be addressed to the parties.
INTERNSHIP
Office Secretary at Basilio, Robea & Ladislao Law Offices
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Organizing data, gathering information, interacting with clients, and drafting important legal documents.
INTERNSHIP
Staff Secretary at Office of Councilor Atty. Joel Chua
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Providing behind-the-scenes work for an office
- My tasks to include organizing files, preparing documents, managing office supply inventory and scheduling appointments.
INTERNSHIP
Office Staff at Administrative Management Office
06.2015 - 03.2016
- I am responsible for welcoming visitors, coordinating meetings, appointments and directing various administrative projects.
Education
JURIS DOCTOR -
06.2017 - 05.2019
JURIS DOCTOR - undefined
06.2016 - 05.2017
BACHELOR OF ARTS MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE - undefined
06.2012 - 05.2016
High School - undefined
06.2008 - 05.2012
Caregiver - Medical Assistant
02.2023 - 02.2024
Certification (NCII)
Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Accomplishments
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM OFFICER - SENIOR OFFICER (2015-2016)
Internship
- Office Secretary, Basilio, Robea & Ladislao Law Offices, Tarlac City, 06/2015, 03/2016, Organizing data, gathering information, interacting with clients, and drafting important legal documents.
- Staff Secretary, Office of Councilor Atty. Joel Chua, Manila City Hall, 06/2015, 03/2016, Providing behind-the-scenes work for an office. My tasks to include organizing files, preparing documents, managing office supply inventory and scheduling appointments.
- Office Staff, Administrative Management Office, Quezon City Hall, 06/2015, 03/2016, I am responsible for welcoming visitors, coordinating meetings, appointments and directing various administrative projects.
Languages
English
Filipino
Jobtitle
PARALEGAL/LEGAL RESEARCHER/GEN. VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
References
- ATTY. GLAIZE SHAYE C. SANTOS, LAWYER | SANTOS LAW OFFICE, +63968 634 8835
- ATTY. DON AERHJAY GARMA, LAWYER | ROBEA LAW OFFICE, +63916 588 9466
Extracurricular Activities
ISLAM AND BANGSAMORO IN PHILIPPINES CULTURE AND POLITICS LECTURE ON PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE LAW AND BEYOND: DEFINING FUTURE WITH US ISLAMIC BANGSAMORO; FREEDOM FIGHTERS AUGUSTINIAN STUDENT LEADER CONGRESS HOW TO SURVIVE LAW SCHOOL PHILIPPINE DEBATE OPEN
Timeline
Legal Assistant - Department Of Agrarian Reform
09.2023 - Current
Philippine Women University- Tarlac - Caregiver, Medical Assistant
02.2023 - 02.2024
LEGAL RESEARCHER - Santos Law Office
01.2019 - 01.2022
Tarlac State University - JURIS DOCTOR,
06.2017 - 05.2019
San Sebastian College Recoletos-Manila - JURIS DOCTOR,
06.2016 - 05.2017
INTERNSHIP - Office Secretary at Basilio, Robea & Ladislao Law Offices
06.2015 - 03.2016
INTERNSHIP - Staff Secretary at Office of Councilor Atty. Joel Chua
06.2015 - 03.2016
INTERNSHIP - Office Staff at Administrative Management Office
06.2015 - 03.2016
San Sebastian College Recoletos-Manila - BACHELOR OF ARTS MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE,
06.2012 - 05.2016
Glory Dei Montessori College - High School,
06.2008 - 05.2012
LEGAL ANALYST - DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM ADJUDICATION BOARD
1 2018 - 12.2019
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