Javier Virgen
Summary
A bilingual and young individual with a strong passion for international law. Gained hands-on experience in legal settings, including a current internship at a law office. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian. Deep interest in studying cross-border legal frameworks and international relations. Immersive study abroad experience in Madrid, Spain that allowed for enhanced ability to navigate diverse cultural environments. Skilled in legal research, case management, and providing support to legal teams. Committed to a career in law with a long-term goal of becoming an international lawyer. Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, multicultural environments. Well-equipped to contribute effectively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Intern
Lee, Gober & Reyna PLLC
08.2024 - Current
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Supported various company departments by answering phones, faxing, copying packets, and mailing correspondence.
- Maintained office schedule and calendar of workflow and meetings.
- Maintained office calendar, set appointments and booked conference rooms.
Research Intern
UT Austin Government Research Internship
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Research intern for university professor for the semester
- Duties included conducting additional strenuous research through various databases on the professor's established research idea, creating coding schemes for the lists of research pieces discovered and using analysis to come to inferential conclusions on the status of the research being conducted.
Desk Assistant
University Housing and Dining
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Front desk assistant at two different residence halls on the university campus
- Duties included answering front desk phone, receiving mail for residents, issuing out mail and other resources out to residents, and assisting residents with any concerns that one may have.
Summer Intern
The Locke Law Group, PLLC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Duties included answering phone, taking messages, bilingual skills required, filing of office paperwork, assisting in filling out intake forms for potential new clients, office upkeep, preparing and organizing files for hearings, attending court hearings with attorneys, drafting documents (motions and pleadings), and conducting discovery.
Intramural Referee & Clinic Head Coach
YMCA of Greater San Antonio
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Referee for intramural football and intramural soccer games
- Began employment as assistant coach for summer-long soccer clinics and was promoted to Head Coach
- Duties included coaching and refereeing young children, preparing plans for each soccer practice, instructing assistant coaches, interacting with children's parents and helping participants develop skills and passion for the sport.
Food and Beverage Attendant
Aramark Council
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Concession event employee which included cashier and kitchen duties: Keeping food stand clean, interacting with customers, serving food/drinks to customers as requested, restocking stand supplies, making/creating multiple orders and register duties
- Significant and successful amount of teamwork building accomplished.
Office Clerk
Virgen & Virgen Attorneys at Law
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Duties included answering phone, taking messages, bilingual skills required, mail sorting, filing of office paperwork, assisting clients complete intake forms, office upkeep, checking clients in, preparing and organizing files, runner to courthouse and recording deeds with county clerk.
Ice Cream Server
Marble Slab Creamery
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Began as ice cream server and moved up to temporary seasonal manager
- Duties included: making our ice cream, receipt of shipments, customer care, taking large orders, keeping our store clean, register duties and opening/closing the store by myself.
Fast Food Cashier
Wayback Burgers
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked register and also served customer beverages, made shakes, worked on cooking orders and carried out food to customers when ready.
Food & Beverage Attendant
Munchies Shakes, Snacks & More
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Cashier and Kitchen Duties: Keeping restaurant clean, interacting with customers, restocking store supplies, making/creating multiple orders and register duties
- Significant amount of teamwork involved at this employment and learned to work well with others.
Office Clerk
Virgen & Virgen Attorneys at Law
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Office clerk for summer of 2019
- Tasks included answering the phone, taking messages, bilingual skills, taking mail to the post office, assisting clients in filling out introductory paperwork, and keeping the office clean.
Education
B.A in Government -
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXHigh School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School
San Antonio, TX05.2021
Skills
- Bilingual
- Dedicated
- Eager
- Compassionate
- Easy to get along with
- Organized
- Conscientious
- Good natured
- Work well with others
- Strong Organization
Extracurricular Activities
Member of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity
Member of Phi Delta Phi Mock Trial
Student Government - Hook the Vote
Member of Planet Longhorn
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Interests
My passion for languages has fueled a deep interest in working with diverse groups of people, which has ultimately inspired my pursuit of law Growing up bilingual in Spanish and English and later teaching myself Italian, I realized how languages bridge cultures and facilitate understanding These experiences, especially my time studying abroad in Madrid, exposed me to a wide variety of perspectives and fostered a desire to engage with people from all walks of life As I delved deeper into language learning, I became increasingly drawn to international relations and law as a way to contribute to meaningful cross-border collaborations I am committed to using my linguistic and cultural fluency to advocate for clients and work on global legal matters, with a long-term goal of serving as an international lawyer working in establishing cross-cultural international relations
Timeline
Office Intern
Lee, Gober & Reyna PLLC
08.2024 - Current
Research Intern
UT Austin Government Research Internship
08.2023 - 12.2023
Desk Assistant
University Housing and Dining
08.2023 - 12.2023
Summer Intern
The Locke Law Group, PLLC
05.2023 - 08.2023
Intramural Referee & Clinic Head Coach
YMCA of Greater San Antonio
05.2023 - 08.2023
Food and Beverage Attendant
Aramark Council
05.2023 - 08.2023
Office Clerk
Virgen & Virgen Attorneys at Law
12.2022 - 01.2023
Ice Cream Server
Marble Slab Creamery
05.2022 - 08.2022
Fast Food Cashier
Wayback Burgers
12.2021 - 01.2022
Food & Beverage Attendant
Munchies Shakes, Snacks & More
05.2021 - 08.2021
Office Clerk
Virgen & Virgen Attorneys at Law
05.2019 - 08.2019
B.A in Government -
University of Texas At Austin
High School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School
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