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Jesús Andrés Abarca Sánchez

@jessandrsabarcasnche

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Strategic lawyer with a strong analytical capacity and ethical focus.

Costa Rica

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values ethical practice and offers opportunities for impactful legal work.

As a dedicated lawyer with a strategic focus, I pride myself on my strong ethical standards and analytical capabilities. I provide comprehensive legal solutions that are results-oriented, ensuring that my clients receive precise and effective legal support. My experience spans various areas of law, including Labor Law, Commercial Law, and Civil Law.

Currently, I serve as a Junior Lawyer at Avanza Legal, where I manage cases and develop legal documents such as demands, responses, and contracts. My previous roles at the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society have equipped me with the skills to offer legal advice and representation to refugees and stateless individuals, emphasizing my commitment to human rights and international public law.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Junior Lawyer

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Avanza Legal

Apr 2025 - Present (3 months)

Provided follow-up on cases in Labor Law, Commercial Law, and Civil Law. Developed legal documents such as lawsuits, answers, appeals, judicial and administrative requests, and contracts.

Contract Drafting Civil Law Commercial Law Labor Law

Legal Protection Officer

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS)

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Provided legal advice and representation to refugees, stateless persons, and individuals with special protection categories based on International Public Law. Drafted legal documents including incidents, challenges, and special requests in Administrative and Constitutional Law.

Legal Advice International Public Law Administrative Law Constitutional Law

Legal Protection Officer

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS)

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Directed the execution of the Warnath Group-HIAS Costa Rica project, focusing on the protection of human trafficking survivors. Emphasized binational inter-institutional coordination between Costa Rica and Panama.

Project Management Human Trafficking Protection Inter Institutional Coordination International Law Program Execution

Legal Protection Assistant

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS)

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Monitored protection needs for Nicaraguan and Venezuelan migrant families. Coordinated inter-institutionally for emergency case management and access to rights for migrant families.

Migrant Protection Case Management Inter Institutional Coordination Emergency Response Community Representation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Costa Rica

Bachelor and Licentiate in Law, Law

Focused on human rights, this program provided a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and their application. The curriculum covered various aspects of law, preparing me for a career in legal practice.