
Saraisabel Ruiz Soto
@saraisabelruizsoto
I provide bilingual legal analysis, environmental compliance, and cross-cultural client support.
What I'm looking for
I provide legal analysis and advice on environmental, administrative, and public law matters at Panama’s Ministry of Environment, drafting and reviewing opinions, resolutions, permits, and administrative documents related to protected areas and environmental management.
I’ve also supported clients through legal interpretation, contract review, mediation, medical brigades, and high-volume customer service. As a native Spanish speaker with C1 English, I bring clear communication, legal research, and culturally sensitive coordination to underserved communities and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lawyer
Ministry of Environment of Panama
Sep 2025 - Aug 2026 (11 months)
Provided legal analysis and advice on environmental, administrative, and public law matters, ensuring compliance with national legislation. Reviewed and drafted legal opinions, resolutions, permits, and administrative documents related to protected areas and environmental management.
Medical Interpreter / Coordinator
Global Brigades
May 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Served as a Spanish-English medical interpreter during community health brigades, facilitating communication between healthcare professionals and patients. Accurately interpreted medical terminology and supported interdisciplinary teams in addressing healthcare needs within underserved communities.
Customer Support & Sales Representative
Alorica Panama
Feb 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Handled high volume of inbound and outbound customer calls, educating senior citizens on ClearCaptions captioned telephones. Met and exceeded sales and performance metrics while maintaining compliance with company policies.
Legal Intern
Ruiz & Associates Law Firm
Oct 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 3 months)
Conducted legal research and assisted attorneys with case preparation and legal strategy. Drafted and reviewed contracts, legal documents, pleadings, and agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mississippi Valley State University
Exchange Student, Exchange Student
2025 - 2025
Grade: 3.3
Participated as an exchange student in the Global UGRAD Program during Spring 2025, achieving a GPA of 3.3.
Universidad de Panamá
English Technician, English
Grade: 3.0
Completed an English Technician program, graduating in May 2024 with a GPA of 3.0.
Universidad Latina de Panamá
Bachelor's Degree, Law and Political Science
Grade: 3.8
Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Law and Political Science with a concentration in Law, graduating in May 2023 with a GPA of 3.8.
Instituto Urracá
High School Diploma, Science
Obtained a High School Diploma with a concentration in Science in 2018.
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