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I am Maria Paula, a multilingual legal professional with an international academic background and hands-on experience in human rights, Constitutional Law, and Immigration. I excel at legal research, drafting, client support, and case management, and I am known for being proactive, reliable, and delivering high-quality results with a down-to-earth, positive, and highly professional approach.
Based in Melbourne’s Altona area, I collaborate with diverse teams across continents, conduct client interviews, analyze case facts, and prepare precise, compelling documents for submissions and policy work. I am passionate about bridging legal expertise with clear communication and cultural sensitivity, and I look forward to roles in professional services, content creation, and legal advocacy.
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Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Declaration Writer at The Lisinski Law Firm
May 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Drafted detailed legal declarations for immigration cases, conducted client interviews to gather histories and evidence, and edited declarations for clarity and tone, improving application outcomes and client satisfaction. Contributed to process improvements for declaration drafting and case documentation in remote team settings.
Junior Lawyer at Pimiento & Echeverry Lawyers
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Prepared court orders and judgments for signature; drafted court documents for filing in alignment with established protocols to support compliance; collaborated with attorneys and paralegals to align written statements with overall case strategy.
Senior Legal Assistant at Externado University of Colombia
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022Supported academic and policy research on administrative law, constitutional rights, and public governance; coordinated academic events, workshops, and training programs; managed departmental communications and administrative processes; conducted legal research and synthesized findings to support publications and expert consultations for public institutions.
Intern at Constitutional Court of Colombia
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020Assisted magistrates and clerks in drafting legal opinions, judicial reports, and case summaries; conducted in-depth legal research on constitutional interpretation, human rights protection, and access to justice; contributed to internal reports to inform judicial deliberations.
Internship at Constitutional Court of Colombia
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020Assisted magistrates and clerks in drafting legal opinions, judicial reports, and case summaries. Conducted in-depth legal research on constitutional interpretation, human rights protection, and access to justice. Supported analysis of precedent-setting cases involving civil liberties, social rights, and administrative justice. Contributed to the preparation of internal reports to inform judicial deliberations.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Externado University of Colombia
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Graduate Diploma in Constitutional Justice & Human Rights (emphasis on Criminal Justice and Complex Crimes) at Università di Bologna, Italy
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026English Mastery Program at IELS School of Languages, Melbourne
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Graduate Diploma in Constitutional Justice & Human Rights with emphasis on Criminal Justice and Complex Crimes at Università di Bologna, Italy
October 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025English Mastery Program at IELS School of Languages / Greenwich College, Melbourne
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Externado University of Colombia
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Jean Monnet Short Course – EU-LA Integration Law at Externado University of Colombia
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Moot Court in Administrative Law at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú / Peru
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Externado University of Colombia
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022Jean Monnet Short Course – EU-LA Integration Law at Externado University of Colombia
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021English Mastery Program at IELS School of Languages, Melbourne
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Graduate Diploma in Constitutional Justice & Human Rights with emphasis on Criminal Justice and Complex Crimes at Università di Bologna
June 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Qualifications
Sister Works Customer Service Program
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Jean Monnet Short Course – EU-LA Integration Law
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Sister Works Customer Service Program
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Jean Monnet Short Course – EU-LA Integration Law
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022Jean Monnet Short Course – EU-LA Integration Law
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021English Mastery Program
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Graduate Diploma in Constitutional Justice & Human Rights with emphasis on Criminal Justice and Complex Crimes
June 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Industry Experience
Government, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment
Skills
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