SARA VALENTINA MORENO AYALA
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Columbian Lawyer, that is looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Throughout life i have held different positions that have allowed me to acquire the necessary experience in regards to working with the public and customer service
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level positions. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawyer's Assistant
Associate Lawyer Victoria Eugenia Ayala Franco
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately for lawsuits, guardianships and other legal documentation.
- 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.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
Student
Greenwich College
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Studied English as a secondary language
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
Portfolio Assistant
Agaval S.A
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Responded to petition rights, PQRS
- Maintained strict compliance with industry regulations and company policies while managing client portfolios, ensuring ethical practices at all times.
- Provided exceptional client service through timely communication, personalized advice, and accurate reporting of portfolio progress.
- Improved client satisfaction by proactively addressing concerns related to their portfolio
Internship Student
Attorney General's Office Of The Nation
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Trainee of the 29th specialized prosecutors office of Medellin, Columbia. Doctor: Jaffa Kabiri
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Participated in networking events to build valuable connections within the industry for future opportunities.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new concepts and techniques as required for different assignments within the program.
Attorney's Assistant
Associate Attorney Victoria Eugenia Ayala Franco
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Assisted lawyers by researching case laws and staying up to date on local laws
- Preparation for client meetings, trials, and hearings by managing and creating legal documentation
- Entered data, electronic submissions, decisions and orders into electronic filing system.
- Prepared various legal documents or pleadings and electronically filed pleadings with courts.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Immigration Paralegal
Paralegal Institute of The Americas
Raleigh, NC11.2023
Undergraduate in Law/ Lawyers License - Law
Law University Pontificia Bolivariana
Medellín, Colombia08.2022
Second Language Study English - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Greenwich College
Sydney, Australia01.2021
Graduated - Law
Pontificia Bolivariana University
Medellín, Colombia01.2011
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Passionate
- Goal oriented
- Communicative
- Organized
- Legal Research
- Immigration Law
- Excel
- Word
- Mediation
- Family law
- Legal Document Preparation
- Basic Secretarial tasks
Other Fields Of Experience
Customer service, sales experience, functions related to the use of databases, programs such as Excel, Word and Power Point
Other Studies And Conferences
- 2015 and 2016: Criminal System and control seminar and Economic Criminal
- 2016: Law Diploma in basic computing
- 2018: General English: basic - upper intermediate North College Sydney
- 2018-2019: Preparation Cambridge PET- KET Greenwich. Sydney Australia.
Personal Information
Nationality: Colombiana
Currently in the United States Residency process. Current Legal Permit
References
- JOSE HENRY BOTERO, FISCAL SECCIONAL ADSCRITO REACCION INMEDIATA, +57 3113679221, Medellin, Colombia
- JUAN CARLOS SANCHEZ, PRESIDENT AT S.A.F.E INC., +1 9192740101, Raleigh, NC
- JUSTIN PEDIGO, QA -QC CONSULTANT IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY, +12704041968, Youngsville, NC
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Lawyer's Assistant
Associate Lawyer Victoria Eugenia Ayala Franco
01.2021 - 08.2022
Student
Greenwich College
02.2018 - 12.2020
Portfolio Assistant
Agaval S.A
06.2017 - 12.2017
Internship Student
Attorney General's Office Of The Nation
12.2016 - 05.2017
Attorney's Assistant
Associate Attorney Victoria Eugenia Ayala Franco
01.2014 - 07.2016
Certificate of Completion - Immigration Paralegal
Paralegal Institute of The Americas
Undergraduate in Law/ Lawyers License - Law
Law University Pontificia Bolivariana
Second Language Study English - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Greenwich College
Graduated - Law
Pontificia Bolivariana University
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