Ana Sofia Barraza
Mexicali
Summary
Motivated Junior Attorney with background in civil litigation and corporate law. Brings strong analytical skills, exceptional research ability, and commitment to uphold ethical standards of legal practice. Made significant contributions to case strategy development and client representation in previous roles. Highly skilled at drafting legal documents, conducting depositions, and managing complex caseloads.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr. Attorney (Civil and Commercial Litigation)
Llorenz Lawfirm
Mexicali
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Law Firm
- Provided support to Senior Attorneys in managing a case load of more than 200 civil cases
- Conducted extensive and comprehensive legal research on specific aspects of Civil Litigation and Constitutional Law
- Drafted and filed pleadings, depositions, motions, lawsuits and appeals
- Scheduled and prepared trial hearings and depositions
- Made sure all deadlines were met in accordance to applicable procedural law
- Updated and organized all the firm´s case files
- Gathered documents and information from clients
- Acted as a liaison between local and federal agencies, attorneys and clients
- Conducted interviews with clients, both in English and Spanish
- Translated legal documents from English to Spanish and vice versa
- Prepared legal documents
- Provided general assistance to Senior Attorneys
- Law Firm
Legal Clerk (Civil Litigation)
Llorenz Lawfirm
Mexicali
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: Law Firm
- Conducted legal research
- Conducted interviews with clients
- Scheduled hearings and depositions
- Law Firm
Legal Intern
Governors Campaign for the State of Baja California
Mexicali
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Governor's Campaign
- Conducted legal research
- Drafted memoranda
- Performed secretarial duties for the Office Clerk
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
Centro De Enseñanza Tecnica Y Superior (CETYS)
Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico12-2023
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish
- Advanced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Outlook
- Document drafting
- Secretarial support
- Time and calendar management
- Civil litigation
- Client communication
- Discovery processes
- Court preparation
- Case analysis
- Family law
- Trial experience
- Alternative dispute resolution
Skillslanguages
Excellent attention to detail, Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish, Advanced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Document drafting, Secretarial support, Time and calendar management, Fluent in English (590 score on TOEFL ITP), Native Spanish
Timeline
Jr. Attorney (Civil and Commercial Litigation)
Llorenz Lawfirm
02.2023 - 12.2024
Legal Clerk (Civil Litigation)
Llorenz Lawfirm
11.2020 - 02.2023
Legal Intern
Governors Campaign for the State of Baja California
02.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Laws -
Centro De Enseñanza Tecnica Y Superior (CETYS)