April Thea Villaruz
@apriltheavillaruz
Executive Assistant and legal support professional specializing in research, drafting, and confidential administrative operations.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Executive Assistant and Legal Support professional with a Juris Doctor background and experience supporting a government legal office. I help turn legal and administrative needs into clear, timely actions through strong research, drafting, and organized document handling.
In my recent role as Executive Assistant III at the Provincial Legal Office of Palawan, I conducted legal research and drafted legal opinions, contracts, case briefers, and official issuances such as executive orders, memoranda of agreement, ordinances, and resolutions. I also assisted walk-in clients, coordinated with agencies and clients, and maintained confidentiality while supporting daily operations and committee-related work.
Before that, as Senior Administrative Assistant IV, I continued strengthening my legal research and documentation skills—drafting affidavits, legal opinions submitted for office review, and other correspondence for policy and compliance needs. I supported administrative casework, inquiries, and ensured that documentation and internal processes stayed accurate and well-managed.
I’m detail-oriented, reliable, and energized by professional growth—especially when adapting to new systems and workflows. I have a strong interest in transitioning into a Virtual Assistant role where I can bring my executive support, inbox/task management, and structured communication to a remote setting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant III
Provincial Legal Office, Provincial Government of Palawan
Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 (8 months)
Conducted legal research and drafted legal opinions, contracts, case briefers, and government issuances while assisting walk-in clients with documentation. Coordinated with agencies, maintained confidentiality, and supported committee meetings by preparing minutes and official reports.
Senior Administrative Assistant IV
Provincial Legal Office, Provincial Government of Palawan
Jan 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Performed legal research on laws, circulars, and regulations and drafted affidavits, legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and official correspondence for office review. Provided administrative casework support, coordinated documentation with clients and agencies, and maintained confidentiality of sensitive information.
Education
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University of the Cordilleras
Juris Doctor, Law
Earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Cordilleras in 2022.
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Saint Louis University in 2015.
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