LUÍSA RUAS OLIVEIRA
Pelotas,RS
Summary
A professional with expertise in problem-solving, communication, public speaking, team building, and proficiency in Google Workspace. Demonstrates ability to collaborate effectively within teams, analyze documents and deliver compelling presentations, procedural documents and essays. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive organisational success and foster a productive work environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Mediator
Cejuscon RS
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul
2023.01 - 2026.01
- Managed difficult conversations to promote open communication and mutual understanding.
- Encouraged collaborative problem-solving approach for better outcomes in dispute resolutions.
- Assisted disputants in drafting agreements, facilitated closure on their cases.
- Ensured complete confidentiality in all professional dealings.
- Provided conflict resolution training to new hires, improved team performance.
- Maintained detailed records of all mediations to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Followed procedure to perform legal functions successfully.
- Handled official documents to maintain privacy, authenticity and accuracy.
- Investigated cases to reach resolution or conclusion.
Member of a Special Committee
OAB Pelotas
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul
2023.01 - 2026.01
- Advocated for non-adversarial methods of dispute resolution; shift towards more amicable solutions noticed.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Coordinated special events, promoting knowledge.
- Assisted in preparation of legal opinions to guide important decision making.
Lawyer
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul
2020.01 - 2026.01
- Devised innovative solutions to resolve client issues regarding wills and estates-improved satisfaction levels overall.
- Negotiated contract terms, achieving favourable outcomes.
- Researched relevant laws to support defence strategies, leading to successful court outcomes.
- Analysed evidence thoroughly, resulting in robust defence cases.
- Drafted legal advice for clients, enabling informed decision-making process.
- Reviewed contracts on behalf of clients-identified potential risks or liabilities therein.
- Developed persuasive arguments for complex litigation cases-led to positive verdicts.
- Negotiated settlements for civil disputes, resulting in satisfactory resolutions.
- Educated legal colleagues on best practices to uphold company standards.
- Interpreted complex legislation, simplifying understanding for clients.
- Collaborated on contract negotiations to secure favourable terms.
Conciliator
Cejuscon RS
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul
2020.01 - 2026.01
- Resolved conflicts through mediation and negotiation techniques.
- Established feedback mechanisms to assess and improve mediation.
- Conducted mediation sessions, fostering understanding amongst disputing parties.
- Organised mediation meetings; achieved amicable settlements between disputing parties.
- Used strategic problem-solving approaches for successful mediation outcomes.
Assistant lawyer
Vinícius Castro Advogados Associados
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Advised clients on diverse legal matters to inform decision-making process.
- Drafted legal memoranda, contributing significantly towards effective case strategy formulation.
- Ensured compliance with court procedures through diligent document management.
- Prepared comprehensive reports for detailed case analysis by senior attorneys.
- Assisted in dispute resolution negotiations to achieve amicable settlements.
- Researched precedents extensively to strengthen legal arguments at trials.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts for improved legal protection.
- Reviewed evidence meticulously, ensuring thorough preparation for trial proceedings.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation.
- Coordinated meetings with clients for case updates and consultations.
CAPES scholarship in Master's program of Law
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Taught consumer law classes to undergraduate students under supervision of professor.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Conducted detailed research for comprehensive evaluations.
- Conducted and led extensive document review projects.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews for informed essay writing.
Lawyer
self-employed
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Maintained strict confidentiality around sensitive information; strengthened trust between lawyer and client.
- Devised innovative solutions to resolve client issues regarding wills and estates-improved satisfaction levels overall.
- Researched relevant laws to support defence strategies, leading to successful court outcomes.
- Analysed evidence thoroughly, resulting in robust defence cases.
- Drafted legal advice for clients, enabling informed decision-making process.
- Reviewed contracts on behalf of clients-identified potential risks or liabilities therein.
- Prepared case matter with robust evidence, disclosure and pleading documentation.
Trainee
Ministério Público da União
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul
2010.01 - 2011.03
- Prepared court filings, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Prepared documentation for client meetings and court appearances.
- Liaised with other court staff to ensure smooth running of court processes.
- Streamlined court processes with efficient administrative tasks.
- Preserved evidence properly, ensuring its admissibility in court.
- Kept meticulous records of all verbal discussions to provide detailed transcripts post-hearing.
- Followed procedure to perform legal functions successfully.
- Collaborated closely with legal department for accurate contract drafting and dispute resolution procedures.
- Enhanced efficiency by reviewing and summarising legal documents.
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents to ensure positive case outcomes.
Education
Master of Law - Law
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul 2017.03 - 2019.03
Postgraduate Degree in Environmental Law - Environmental Law
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul 2014.03 - 2016.03
Degree in Law - Law
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul 2005.03 - 2012.11
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Technical document interpretation
- Court and tribunal document development
- Legal document development
- Google Workspace
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Portuguese
Native
Certification
Training Course for Conciliators - Federal Justice Council - 2020/2022
Training Course for Mediators and Conciliators - Federal Justice Council 2022/2024
Accomplishments
Chapter "The tool of pre-trial complaint in access to justice: an analysis before the Federal Court of the 4th Region", co-authored with Alice Pereira Sinnott, publiches in the book "Access to Justice in the 21st Century: Towards a Justice of Reciprocity", Dom Modesto, Brazil, 2024, ISBN 978-65-5235-012-1
Timeline
Mediator
Cejuscon RS
2023.01 - 2026.01
Member of a Special Committee
OAB Pelotas
2023.01 - 2026.01
Lawyer
2020.01 - 2026.01
Conciliator
Cejuscon RS
2020.01 - 2026.01
Assistant lawyer
Vinícius Castro Advogados Associados
2019.01 - 2020.01
Master of Law - Law
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
2017.03 - 2019.03
CAPES scholarship in Master's program of Law
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
2017.01 - 2019.01
Postgraduate Degree in Environmental Law - Environmental Law
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
2014.03 - 2016.03
Lawyer
self-employed
2013.01 - 2016.01
Trainee
Ministério Público da União
2010.01 - 2011.03
Degree in Law - Law
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
2005.03 - 2012.11