Miguel Angel Cancino
Barranquilla
Summary
I am an experienced legal assistant; I have honed my skills in supporting attorneys with case management, conducting comprehensive legal research, and preparing documentation for court proceedings. I am proficient in managing administrative tasks, coordinating with clients, and ensuring efficient office operations. My strong organizational skills and attention to detail have consistently contributed to the smooth functioning of legal teams—astute professional in legal services, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specializing in legal research, case analysis, and client representation with adeptness in negotiation, strategic planning, and critical thinking. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Lawyer
Miguel Angel Cancino Reyes
Barranquilla
07.2024 - Current
- Analyzed complex legal questions related to a variety of areas such as corporate law, contract law, social security and labour law.
- Prepared affidavits of records or statements of fact for use in court proceedings.
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
- Organized exhibits for use during trial proceedings.
- Counseled clients regarding their rights under various statutes.
- Collaborated with experts such as medical professionals or financial advisors in order to gain additional evidence for litigation cases.
- Gathered public records and interviewed witnesses relevant to cases.
Legal Assistant
All Family Law Group
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Client communication and case management: Initial consultations, client correspondence, and case updates.
- Document preparation and review: Drafting documents, reviewing, and proofreading.
- Administrative support: calendar management.
- Ordered materials needed by attorneys throughout a case.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
Application Team Member
Solvo / Labovick Law Group
Barranquilla
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Drafting of initial applications for disability cases in front of the SSA
- Drafting request for reconsiderations and appeals in social security disability cases
- Customer service
- Status review of Social Security Disability cases
- Review of the medical situation of each client.
Judicial clerk
Juzgado 4 de Pequeñas Causas Laborales
Barranquilla
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Assist users on receiving their documents and attaching those documents to their respective case file
- Draft sentence rulings of tutela actions, which are a mechanism that serve the purpose of protecting the fundamental rights of every person in the country guarded by our Constitution
- Advising in the drafting and revision of severance and terminations payments calculations
- Drafting of rulings in ordinary and executive cases
- Draw up the minutes of every hearing.
Intern
Chapman & Wilches Asociados
Barranquilla
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided investigative support for legal cases
- Review of the different cases that were being handled, which were relate to labour law and social securities
- Customer search - Networking.
Legal assistant
Lawyer Armando Zabarain
Barranquilla
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Presentation of documents in courtrooms
- Review and give updates of the different cases that were being handled by my Boss.
Education
Post-graduate degree in labor law and social security -
Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla
06.2023
Law Degree -
Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla
07.2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Computer Skills
- Legal writing
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Evidence gathering
- Communication skills
- Multitasking capacity
- Legal terminology
Affiliations
- Runner
- tennis player
- avid reader
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
- David Caldas Clavijo
Supervisor
Solvo
Caldasd92@gmail.com
+573164832007
- Jose Emmanuel Ariza
Legal Assistant/ Former Colleague
Josearizaserna@gmail.com
+573197044116
Timeline
Litigation Lawyer
Miguel Angel Cancino Reyes
07.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
All Family Law Group
08.2023 - 06.2024
Application Team Member
Solvo / Labovick Law Group
10.2022 - 07.2023
Judicial clerk
Juzgado 4 de Pequeñas Causas Laborales
01.2021 - 11.2021
Intern
Chapman & Wilches Asociados
08.2020 - 11.2020
Legal assistant
Lawyer Armando Zabarain
06.2016 - 11.2016
Post-graduate degree in labor law and social security -
Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla
Law Degree -
Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla
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