Amanda GRACIAS
Hayes
Summary
Law graduate with a strong foundation in legal principles and procedures, seeking to deepen expertise through a master's degree in law. Proven research, technical, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of quickly mastering new concepts. Experienced in preparing case files, investigating issues, and producing legal documents, while effectively collaborating on team projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Member
Legal Aid Society
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Assisted with legal aid, facilitated applications for government documents, and conducted street plays and awareness programs to educate communities.
- Led awareness programs for teenagers and youth on cyber crimes, crimes against women, and sexual harassment at the workplace, highlighting available legal remedies.
LAW INTERN
Adv. Josce Luis
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Drafted plaints and supporting documents, reviewed case files, and conducted legal research on land laws and relevant statutes to strengthen legal arguments.
- Supported attorney in inventory proceedings and land dispute cases, contributing to case strategy.
- Observed court proceedings to gain insights into legal processes and courtroom etiquette, enhancing understanding of litigation.
Member
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Board
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Competed in the Lex Infinitum International Negotiation and Mediation Competition in 2023.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Adv. Savita G Kurtarker
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on civil and consumer law issues, enhancing case preparation efforts.
- Prepared research notes and drafted legal documents for attorney review, facilitating development of case strategy.
- Conducted additional legal research on relevant statutes, case law, and judicial precedents to inform legal arguments.
- Drafted a range of legal documents, including pleadings, notices, applications, affidavits, and legal correspondence.
- Observed court hearings and proceedings, gaining practical exposure to courtroom advocacy, civil procedure and litigation
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
One stop Centre -South Goa Brach under Government of India
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Guided victims through legal procedures and case-related formalities during court proceedings, ensuring they understood their rights.
- Facilitated completion of legal documentation and procedural requirements for victims, enhancing their access to legal support.
- Conducted legal research for criminal cases involving women and child victims to support legal representatives' case preparation.
- Observed client interviews, counseling sessions,police enquires and legal consultations to gain practical insight into victim support services.
- Supported in administrative work by maintaining case files, organizing legal documents, uploading case records to the central portal, and assisting with accounts and other administrative functions.
- Coordinated community outreach programs and events to raise awareness for legal support services.
- Prepared documents, reports, and presentations for official use.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- prepared powerpoint presentations on topics like government schemes available for women, prevention of sexual harassment at workplace act, rights of senior citizens etc for various awareness campaigns
Education
Bachelors in Arts and Bachelor -
Goa University V M Salgaocar College Of Law
07-2026
Arts -
Loyola Higher Secondary School
04-2021
Elementary Education -
Fatima Covent High School
03-2019
Skills
- Case analysis and Legal documentation
- Database management
- Effective communication
- Negotiation skills
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Event coordination
- Leadership abilities
- Team collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Quick learning
Certification
- Contracts and Commercial Agreements, UCSB
- Google AI Essentials
- Microsoft 365
- ADR CERTIFICATE COURSE
Timeline
LAW INTERN
Adv. Josce Luis
01.2025 - 03.2025
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Adv. Savita G Kurtarker
08.2024 - 10.2024
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
One stop Centre -South Goa Brach under Government of India
08.2023 - 12.2023
Member
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Board
07.2023 - 03.2025
Member
Legal Aid Society
06.2023 - 09.2025
Bachelors in Arts and Bachelor -
Goa University V M Salgaocar College Of Law
Arts -
Loyola Higher Secondary School
Elementary Education -
Fatima Covent High School