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Tomás Hoyos Cañón
Lawyer
Manizales
Summary
To find me fit for teamwork, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, to be always looking to learn new skills, assume additional responsibilities and grow professionally. Unwrap me in public speaking both in presentations and training sessions, I am able to work in active and under pressure environments where high standards must be met, activities that have been recognized by my dedication and passion with prizes, praise and new responsibilities.
Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to personal injury law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
PROGRAMMER
- No work experience under contract, only in independent projects, such as the development of a integrated management system for judicial servants, AI assisted, so that the processes become more ordered at national level, thus, promoting the procedural economy within the different processes that exist in our legal system.
Legal Assistant
Church, Page & Gailan PLLC.
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Drafted and organized legal documents for various cases, ensuring adherence to procedural guidelines and deadlines.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation, enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of legal arguments.
- Managed client communications, providing timely updates and fostering strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction.
- Assisted in the preparation of trial materials, contributing to successful case presentations and outcomes.
- Maintained and updated case files, improving document retrieval and overall organization within the firm.
- Collaborated with attorneys to streamline workflows, resulting in increased efficiency in case management processes.
- Trained new staff members on office procedures and legal documentation standards, promoting a cohesive work environment.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Implemented a tracking system for deadlines, enhancing compliance with court requirements and improving case preparation.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
Legal Dependent
3C Consultants & Lawyers
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Researched and analyzed legal documents to support case development, enhancing overall case accuracy and efficiency.
- Drafted correspondence and legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and improving communication clarity.
- Coordinated with clients to gather necessary information, streamlining case management and enhancing client satisfaction.
- Assisted in organizing legal files and documentation, resulting in improved access to information for the legal team.
- Conducted preliminary legal research, refining processes to support case strategy and decision-making efforts.
- Developed and maintained electronic filing systems, driving efficiency in document retrieval and case tracking.
- Collaborated with team members on project initiatives, fostering a cohesive work environment and enhancing productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Medical Interpreter
Teleperformance
02.2022 - 11.2024
- As an employee i performed the following duties:
- Translation and interpretation in real time, where my work was based on the transmission of messages in two different languages, in this case SPANISH AND ENGLISH, to carry out activities such as: medical appointments, bank meetings, police procedures, sales, provision of information on health insurance, MEDICAID & MEDICORE, offers of 401k pension plans, among other functions.
- Meeting monthly interpretative production targets, with media bonuses.
- A rigorous schedule of 42 hours per week.
- Continuous review of electronic means authorized by the company.
- Constant certificates in different matters relating to insurance handled in the public sector
- Management responsible for booking information (credit card numbers, clinical stories, bank data from different banking institutions, among others...)
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Expedited emergency response efforts, working closely with law enforcement, medical personnel, or first responders to provide immediate language support as needed.
- Aided immigration processes for clients seeking citizenship status, interpreting interviews and assisting with document preparation when necessary.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Enabled effective communication during crisis situations, remaining calm under pressure while delivering accurate verbal translations quickly and efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes in healthcare settings by facilitating clear communication between medical professionals and non-English speaking patients.
- Promoted cultural understanding and diversity within organizations by offering workshops on cross-cultural communication strategies.
- Bridged cultural gaps within communities through participation in local outreach programs aimed at fostering understanding among diverse populations.
- Enabled timely delivery of services to non-English speaking customers by translating written documents accurately and efficiently.
- Kept up-to-date with industry-specific terminology and jargon to accurately interpret technical or specialized language.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various business projects by providing language support during meetings and presentations.
Legal Advisor
Independant
01.2021 - 01.2022
- As a judicial dependent:
- Document management, i was able to reduce the amount of physical documents by 65%, converting the information to digital documents.
- Basic legal advice, where people suffering from some legal problem could come to my service and inquire about the status of their situation, which I would then evaluate to determine the step to be taken within their process, through professionals in the specific area of knowledge, mainly in matters of civil, family and labour law.
- Fulfilling my short and long-term objectives consistently.
- Emphatic and serene management of users' requests.
- Proactive participation in meetings to create new practices.
- Exceptional customer service both by telephone and by email and face to face.
- Processing of documentation and introduction of data in repositories.
- Strongbox management of large amounts of money rigorously.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and legislative updates.
- Advised on regulatory compliance issues across multiple sectors, minimizing potential fines or penalties for noncompliance.
- Assisted with the development of corporate policies, mitigating potential legal risks and protecting company interests.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure all relevant information was considered when advising clients.
- Conducted due diligence investigations for mergers and acquisitions transactions to identify any potential risks or liabilities.
- Drafted briefs, pleadings, litigation recommendations and additional legal documents and correspondence.
- Prepared and reviewed legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and motions with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Administered legal reporting, maintaining court schedules and supporting case preparation.
- Performed examination and processing of assorted legal documents.
- Provided pro bono services for local nonprofit organizations to help them navigate various legal challenges.
- Supported attorneys during trial preparations by organizing exhibits, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing evidence.
Education
GED -
Colegio San Gabriel
Villamaría, Caldas 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
University Of Michigan
USA 05.2001 -
J.D. - Legal Studies
Universidad De Caldas
Manizales 05.2001 -
Skills
Teamwork
Certification
1. Programming Technical degree in Python: Data Science - Certified by the University of Michigan.
References
- Juan David, Pérez, Attorney in Civile - Laboral - Processalist, and current Judge, as a legal dependant, +57 (311) 326-2096, Laboral ref.
- Bibiana Isabel, C., Penal lawyer, as a legal adviser, +57 (301) 485-3844, Laboral ref.
- Paul Alexander, A., Ferreteria la 28 as legal adviser, +57 (320) 430-4332, Laboral ref.
- Maria Arias, Noreña, Teleperformance Supervisor, as an interpreter ENG-SPA, +57 (320) 230-4525, Laboral ref.
- Angela, Corrales, College professor at Universidad de Caldas in the Laboral area, ANGELA.CORRALES@ucaldas.edu.co, +57 (601) 404-9080, Academic and laboral ref., TPMAR
- Jerónimo Hoyos, Villegas, Software developer, as a collaborator in projects, +57 (300) 774-3057, Laboral ref.
Software
Interests
Motorcycles
Literature
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Church, Page & Gailan PLLC.
06.2025 - 10.2025
Legal Dependent
3C Consultants & Lawyers
01.2025 - 06.2025
Medical Interpreter
Teleperformance
02.2022 - 11.2024
Legal Advisor
Independant
01.2021 - 01.2022
GED -
Colegio San Gabriel
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
University Of Michigan
05.2001 -
J.D. - Legal Studies
Universidad De Caldas
05.2001 -