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Laura Gabriela Gonçalves de Mendonça

Laura Gabriela Gonçalves de Mendonça

HAMPSTEAD,LONDON

Summary

Highly motivated to practice law or intern in London, with extensive experience in civil and family law, as well as civil procedure. I look for new experiences to develop myself and achieve positive case results to exceed client expectations.


Astute legal professional with years of experience managing high-volume client caseloads. Adapting extensive legal knowledge to meet specific subject requirements. Meticulous and rigorous in research and case management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

CIVIL LAWER

PELLEGRINA AND MONTERO LAWYERS
São Paulo, Brasil
03.2023 - Current
  • Defense of Banco Bradesco’s interests throughout the legal process.
  • Moderated legal negotiations between clients and third parties.
  • Launch legal actions for clients.
  • Defenses in legal actions against financial institutions
  • Advise and represent the Bradesco bank in civil proceedings and other legal matters.
  • Building robust defenses, appeals, interlocutory appeals,submissions and arrangement for clients.
  • Preliminary injunction request.
  • Enforcement of judgments.
  • Court appearance for hearings.
  • Draft, reviewed and managed petitions, and other legal documents.
  • Negotiat settlements of civil disputes on behalf of clients.
  • Represent clients in court proceedings
  • Analyze probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for businesses and individuals.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

PELLEGRINA AND MONTEIRO LAWYERS
São Paulo, Brasil
01.2020 - 03.2023
  • Researched legislation and precedents with sound judgment and analytical skills.
  • Obtained sealed orders and actioned court direction to enable case progression.
  • Developed strong working relationships with clients, lawyers and court staff.
  • Collated resources to assist legal teams with research activities.
  • Reviewed legal documentation and flagged errors for correction.
  • Reported case progress to clients
  • Handled complex scheduling for appointments and court appearances.
  • Drafted and submitted legal documents to senior staff for review and approval.
  • Worked closely with lawyers to prepare arguments and evidence for trial.
  • Sought signatures from relevant persons for binding documents and agreements.
  • Managed client files with highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.

LEGAL INTERN

PELLEGRINA AND MONTEIRO LAWYERS
São Paulo, Brasil
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Shadowed lawyers to understand workloads, case management and network development.
  • Adapted to different roles to provide crucial cover in staff absences.
  • Conducted legal research and drafted official documentation.
  • Compiled information, recorded key dates and completed legal applications.
  • Provided administrative support involving file management, correspondence and reception duties.
  • Signposted clients to relevant services as appropriate.
  • Documented advice and casework using case management system.
  • Worked independently with minimal supervision after completing initial training.
  • Drafted legal research and generated materials for clients.

RECEPTIONIST ASSISTANT

Made Computers Comercial e Distribuidora Ltda
São Paulo, Brasil
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Led employee training
  • Collected and distributed incoming mail, employing strict confidentiality throughout.
  • Reorganised filing system to reduce file location times.
  • Answered and helped resolve enquiries from clients, vendors and general public.

Education

bachelor's degree and Brazilian Bar Association - LAW

Mackenzie Presbiterian University
Brasil, Sao Paulo
01.2018 - 12.2022

Skills

  • Mediation
  • Contract law
  • Case interpretation
  • Alternate dispute resolution
  • Effective negotiation
  • Persuasive communicator
  • Contracts management
  • Family law
  • Civil law specialism
  • Oral argument
  • Court procedures
  • Outstanding public speaker
  • Reviewing contracts
  • Bank contracts
  • Financial operations
  • Preparation of petitions
  • Banking Procedures

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Intermediate

Timeline

CIVIL LAWER

PELLEGRINA AND MONTERO LAWYERS
03.2023 - Current

LEGAL ASSISTANT

PELLEGRINA AND MONTEIRO LAWYERS
01.2020 - 03.2023

LEGAL INTERN

PELLEGRINA AND MONTEIRO LAWYERS
06.2018 - 01.2020

bachelor's degree and Brazilian Bar Association - LAW

Mackenzie Presbiterian University
01.2018 - 12.2022

RECEPTIONIST ASSISTANT

Made Computers Comercial e Distribuidora Ltda
01.2017 - 01.2018

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