Paralegal

Mariana Magalhaes

*****************@*****.*** Mobile: +55-98-991**-**** (Brazilian Phone

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariana-monteiro-magalh%C3%A3es/?locale=en_US PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Litigation Paralegal (Brazilian equivalent) with solid experience supporting government attorneys at the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Maranhão (Brazil). Skilled in legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, case file management, discovery organization, and deadline control. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in fast-paced litigation environments. Over 5 years of experience with Microsoft Office and strong legal writing skills. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Law (LL.B. equivalent) – State University of Maranhão (UEMA), Brazil

(2025)

- Comparable to a J.D. in the U.S., covering Civil, Criminal, Administrative, Environmental, and International Law, among others.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Legal Intern – Attorney General’s Office of Maranhão (2022 – 2025)

- Conducted legal research on administrative and constitutional matters.

- Drafted motions, appeals, and legal opinions for government cases.

- Managed case files and liaised with government agencies to streamline legal processes. Legal Intern (Volunteer) – Court of Justice of Maranhão (2024)

- Assisted in drafting legal documents and case law research.

- Supported judges in judicial proceedings and administrative tasks. Conciliator/Mediator (Volunteer) – Court of Justice of Maranhão (2025)

- Facilitates dispute resolution in civil matters through mediation and negotiation techniques.

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

- Immigration Paralegal Certificate – MM Learning Center, USA (2024)

- Legal Mediation & Conciliation Certificate – National Council of Justice, Brazil (2024)

- Public Speaking & Oratory Certificate – National Service for Commercial Learning, Brazil (2020) SKILLS

- Legal Expertise: Immigration Law Procedures, Case Management, Legal Research & Writing, Contract & Document Review

- Technical Skills: Legal Software, Document Drafting, Case File Management

- Soft Skills: Critical Thinking, Client Communication, Negotiation, Organization & Deadline Management

- Languages: English (Advanced), Portuguese (Native), Spanish (Intermediate) ACADEMIC INVOLVEMENT & PUBLICATIONS

- Member, Academic League of Criminal Law – State University of Maranhão (2024)

- Research Scholar, Environmental Law Group – Published research on labor and environmental law (2023)

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