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JAGE JOSEPH M. SUROPIA, J.D.
Barangay Cabugao Norte, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
***********@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To serve the Filipino people with efficiency and excellence.
WORK EXPERIENCES
July 2020-Present
Legal Researcher
SY LAW OFFICE
3rd Floor, Metrobank Building, Delgado St. Iloilo City
Duties and Responsibilities:
Study the case folder assigned.
Check and edit legal forms and documents.
Researches relevant and applicable laws and jurisprudence.
Draft the necessary pleadings to be filed in court.
March 2018 - March 2019
Legal Researcher
GOVERNANCE IN JUSTICE PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION (GOJUST)
Assigned at the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor Iloilo
2rd Floor, Ramon Avanceña Hall of Justice, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City
Duties and Responsibilities:
Studies the Complaints filed and its attachments which include exhibits, affidavits, and counter-affidavits.
Determines the facts of the case.
Researches relevant and applicable laws and jurisprudence.
Drafts Resolution and Information to be filed in court.
2011 – 2013
English Tutor
COLUMBUS TEACHING ACADEMY
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares lesson and reading materials for the English Class.
Conducts one on one lecture and class discussion regarding Basic and Advance English to Korean Students.
Provides appropriate feedback concerning the student’s performance.
**ON THE JOB TRAINING
April – May 2016 (120 hours)
Trainee
OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL PROSECUTOR OF ILOILO
2nd Floor, Ramon Avanceña Hall of Justice, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City
Duties and Responsibilities:
Studies the complaints filed, its exhibits and affidavits, and counter-affidavits.
Determine the performative contradictions of the facts of the case.
Researches relevant and applicable laws and jurisprudence.
Drafts resolution and Information to be filed in court.
Attends and observe the hearings of the assigned case in court.
April – May 2015 (120 hours)
Trainee
PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
3rd Floor, Ramon Avanceña Hall of Justice, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City
Duties and Responsibilities:
Study the case folder assigned.
Interview clients to gather information relevant to the case.
Researches relevant and applicable laws and jurisprudence.
Drafts the necessary pleadings to be filed in court.
Assist to walk-in clients.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
LEVEL
SCHOOL/ UNIVERSITY
YEAR GRADUATED
Post Graduate
CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY
Lopez Jaena Street, Jaro, Iloilo City
Juris Doctor (Law)
2017
Collegiate
WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Luna Street La Paz, Iloilo City
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
2012
Secondary
COLEGIO DE SAN JOSE
E. Lopez Street, Jaro, Iloilo City
2005
Elementary
COLEGIO DE SAN JOSE
E. Lopez Street, Jaro, Iloilo City
2001
SKILLS
Knowledge and familiarity with the Philippine Laws and Rules of Court.
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office especially MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
Good English Communication Skills both oral and written
Can multi-task and has keen attention to detail
Can easily adapt in a fast-paced environment
RESEARCH PAPERS PREPARED
THE FEDERAL FORM OF GOVERNMENT AS PERCEIVED BY THE AB POLITICAL SCIENCE STUDENTS OF WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Published and Approved by the West Visayas State University, College of Arts and Sciences, Social Studies Department, October 2010
ATTITUDES OF LAW STUDENTS TOWARD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PHILIPPINE LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST
Published and Approved by the Central Philippine University College of Law. May 2017
CHARACTER REFERENCES
ATTY. ZACARIAS BEDONA, JR.
Dean, CPU College of Law
329-1971 loc. 1061 091********
ATTY. GERARDO EREBAREN
Professor, WVSU College of Arts and Sciences
ATTY. RODOLFO CABADO
Professor, CPU College of Law
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
JAGE JOSEPH M. SUROPIA
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