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Joshua Elegado

@joshuaelegado

Legal Virtual Assistant candidate with legal-aid experience organizing client records, preparing documents, and coordinating case follow-ups.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking Legal Virtual Assistant training to provide accurate, reliable, and organized remote legal and administrative support to attorneys and law firms.

At Bicol University College of Law, I conducted legal-aid client interviews, organized case files, and coordinated with supervising counsel on case status, schedules, and next steps. I also followed up with clients and concerned offices on pending requirements and deadlines.

At the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), Legazpi City, Albay, I assisted with client intake, document preparation, and legal-aid records. I later led a 15-member academic team at Bicol University College of Law in developing a Civil Law reviewer aligned with the official Bar Examination syllabus.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Chairperson and Head, Civil Law Academics Committee

Bicol University College of Law

Jun 2024 - Mar 2025 (9 months)

Led a 15-member academic team in developing a Civil Law reviewer aligned with the Bar Examination syllabus. Assigned topics, monitored submissions, and reviewed materials to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Legal Research Legal Writing Team Leadership Project Management Editing Review

Chairperson and Head of Logistics

Bar Operations Commission

Jun 2024 - Mar 2025 (9 months)

Led logistics operations supporting bar candidates, coordinating schedules, transportation, accommodations, and time-sensitive requirements. Maintained accurate records and coordinated with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of assistance.

Logistics Coordination Scheduling Communication Skills Record keeping Administrative Workflows

Law Student Practitioner

Bicol University College of Law

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)

Conducted initial client interviews for legal-aid matters, gathered case facts and supporting documents, and maintained organized case files. Coordinated with supervising lawyers and court personnel, and followed up on deadlines and requirements.

Microsoft Word Excel Legal Research Client intake Case File Management Documentation Preparation Administrative Coordination Confidential Information Handling

President, Debate Society

University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi

Jun 2018 - Mar 2019 (9 months)

Managed organizational correspondence, registration documents, and competition records. Coordinated schedules, registrations, and communications with members and external organizers.

Administrative Coordination Communication Skills Event Coordination Documentation

Juris / Secretary

Philosophy Circle of the Philippines–UST-Legazpi Chapter

Jun 2018 - Mar 2019 (9 months)

Prepared and maintained meeting minutes, official documents, and activity records. Coordinated communications and documentation for meetings and academic activities.

Documentation Minutes Taking Correspondence Coordination

Legal Intern / Legal Aid Staff

Public Attorney's Office

Jun 2017 - Mar 2018 (9 months)

Assisted with client intake and interviews, reviewed documents for completeness, and organized case files and legal-aid documentation. Provided administrative and paralegal support in litigation-related matters.

Client intake Document Review Case File Management Paralegal Support Administrative Support Legal Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bicol University College of Law

Juris Doctor, Law

2022 -

Activities and societies: Finalist and Lead Counsel, 1st Isarog Cup Moot Court on Political and Public International Law, 2025; Champion and Best Debater, 1st Calleja Inter-Law School Debates, 2025

Pursuing a Juris Doctor degree, with expected completion in 2026. Notable achievements include being a finalist and lead counsel in the 1st Isarog Cup Moot Court and champion and best debater in the 1st Calleja Inter-Law School Debates in 2025.