Manu User
@manuuser4
Licensed Brazilian attorney transitioning to paralegal/legal assistant roles with strong litigation and case-management expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented licensed attorney in Brazil with over five years of experience in civil litigation, consumer law, contract review, and public-sector budgeting and program coordination. I have a proven track record in case management, legal research (LexisNexis/Westlaw-style tools), drafting pleadings and contracts, meeting strict deadlines, and supporting judicial processes both as an intern and practicing lawyer.
I seek to leverage my organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in Paralegal or Legal Assistant roles in the U.S., bringing experience in client intake, discovery and document review, procurement and compliance oversight, and cross-functional team coordination. I am committed to continuous learning—currently pursuing Paralegal Certification in Immigration—and to delivering accurate, ethical legal support under pressure.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Foster Family Service Coordinator
City Hall
Jan 2025 - Present (11 months)
Managed program operations for foster family services, coordinating interagency activities and monitoring regulatory compliance while maintaining schedules and official memos.
Budget Director
City Hall
Jan 2025 - Present (11 months)
Leads strategic budget planning (PCA, PPA) using Balanced Scorecard to ensure fiscal efficiency and transparency and manages public procurement and bidding procedures.
Lawyer
Law Firm
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Provided civil, consumer, and contract law services including drafting and reviewing legal documents, judicial and extrajudicial representation, and case and client management.
Legal Intern – Civil Litigation
Paraná State Court of Justice
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Supported civil litigation processes through administrative process management, document and deadline control, and compliance with court procedures while assisting public clients.
Judicial Intern (Judge’s Advisor)
Paraná State Court of Justice
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Drafted judicial decisions and reports, conducted legal research and case analysis, and managed procedural deadlines and controls for the judge’s office.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anita Mignone Institute
Paralegal Certification, Immigration Law / Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Certification in Immigration currently in progress focusing on immigration law procedures and case support.
EBRADI
Postgraduate Degree, Business Law
2022 - 2023
Postgraduate degree in Business Law with emphasis on corporate regulation, contracts, and commercial law.
CERS
Postgraduate Degree, Tax Law
2022 - 2023
Postgraduate degree in Tax Law covering advanced tax legislation, compliance, and tax-related litigation.
Universidade para o Desenvolvimento do Centro-Oeste (UDC)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
2017 - 2021
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) program with focus on civil litigation, contract law, and legal research.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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Skills
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