Mariana Silva
Rua das Flores, 342, Apartamento 12, São Paulo, SP 01310-100
(11) 98765-4321 | mariana.silva@email.com | linkedin.com/in/mariana-silva-legal

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Paralegal
Nexus Corporate Legal Services, São Paulo, SP
January 2021 – Present

• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle for corporate transactions, including drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of commercial agreements, franchise agreements, and brand licensing contracts
• Coordinate due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions transactions, organizing data rooms, reviewing corporate documents, and preparing transaction summaries for legal counsel
• Maintain corporate records management system ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, including entity governance documents, board resolutions, and corporate filings
• Support intellectual property portfolio management, including trademark filings, renewals, and monitoring brand licensing agreements across multiple jurisdictions
• Assist with regulatory compliance initiatives and environmental compliance documentation, liaising with external counsel and regulatory agencies as needed
• Prepare and file corporate documents with state agencies and maintain corporate minute books for 50+ subsidiary entities

Senior Legal Assistant
Advocacia Empresarial Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
March 2017 – December 2020

• Provided comprehensive legal support to corporate legal team handling commercial transactions, real estate matters, and litigation management
• Drafted and reviewed contracts, franchise agreements, and real estate documents, ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements
• Managed document management systems and implemented improved file management protocols, reducing document retrieval time by 40%
• Coordinated discovery processes for litigation matters, including document collection, review, and production in compliance with court deadlines
• Maintained attorney calendars, scheduled depositions and court appearances, and coordinated meeting logistics for internal and external stakeholders
• Prepared pleadings, motions, and correspondence for litigation matters under attorney supervision

Legal Assistant
Consultoria Jurídica Mineira, Belo Horizonte, MG
June 2014 – February 2017

• Supported legal department with contract management, legal research, and document preparation for various corporate matters
• Organized and maintained legal files, ensuring accurate records management and easy retrieval of critical documents
• Assisted with billing processes, tracking legal expenses, and coordinating with outside counsel on invoicing matters
• Conducted initial legal research on corporate, real estate, and compliance issues to support attorney work product
• Prepared and processed corporate governance documents, including board materials and entity formation paperwork

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies
Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP
Graduated: May 2014

Paralegal Certificate Program
Instituto de Educação Jurídica Aplicada, Campinas, SP
Completed: December 2013

SKILLS

Legal Operations: Contract Management, Document Management, Records Management, Legal Research, Compliance Management
Corporate Law: Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Transactions, Franchise Agreements, Brand Licensing, Trademarks, Intellectual Property
Litigation Support: Pleadings and Motions Drafting, Discovery Consulting, Litigation Management, File Management
Specialized Knowledge: Real Estate Management, Environmental Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management
Administrative: Calendaring, Meeting Coordination, Transcription, Billing

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Paralegal (CP)
National Association of Legal Assistants
Issued: August 2015

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
Member, American Alliance of Paralegals