Legal Assistant · Virtual Operations · US-Market Ready

Dariel
Cuda.

I help law firms stay organized, meet deadlines, and deliver exceptional client experiences—without constant supervision. Three U.S. firms. Three years. Zero dropped balls.

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YRS LEGAL VA EXP

U.S. LAW FIRMS

YRS TOTAL EXP

AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

📍 CEBU, PH · OPEN TO REMOTE

01 / Value Proposition

What I Fix.
What I Deliver.

Most legal VAs handle tasks. I build systems. Here's the before-and-after your firm will feel.

❌ Problems I Solve

🗂️

Disorganized Case Files Buried documents, missing records, no system for finding anything fast.

⏰

Missed Deadlines & Follow-Ups Court dates, filing windows, and client callbacks falling through the cracks.

📞

Poor Client Communication Clients left waiting, case updates delayed, trust eroding quietly.

📝

Document Bottlenecks Attorneys spending billable hours on drafting, filing, and admin work.

✅ Results I Deliver

📁

Organized, Searchable Systems Every file labeled, tagged, and accessible within 30 seconds.

✅

Zero Missed Deadlines Calendar management, reminders, and proactive follow-through built in.

🤝

Proactive Client Updates Clients know what's happening before they have to ask—reducing your inbox.

⚡

Faster Attorney Workflows Drafts ready, filings queued, CRM updated—so attorneys stay in their zone.

02 / Core Skills

Where I Excel.

Three focused domains—each built from real experience, not just resume keywords.

⚖️

Legal Operations

Primary Expertise

Case management & file organization
Legal document drafting & review
Court filings via Odyssey E-Filing
CRM management (Clio, Filevine)
Medical records & billing summaries
Client intake & communication
Insurance correspondence
Dismissal & motion preparation

🏗️

Construction Support

Engineering Background

BOQ preparation & cost estimation
Permit coordination & compliance
AutoCAD drafting
Infrastructure documentation
NSCP-compliant structural design
Multi-stakeholder coordination

🖥️

Admin & Operations

Support Infrastructure

Calendar & deadline management
Client communication protocols
Data entry & records accuracy
Workflow tracking systems
Escalation & resolution handling
Scheduling & coordination

03 / Tools & Systems

Ready to Deploy.

The software your firm already uses—I'm already trained on it.

⚖️ Legal Platforms

⚖️Clio
Case Management

📁Filevine
Case Management

🗂️Odyssey
E-Filing System

☁️Salesforce
CRM

🖥️ Productivity & Operations

📧

G-Suite

Communication

📊

Excel

Data & Tracking

💼

MS Office

Documents

📐

AutoCAD

Engineering

🏗️

SketchUp

Engineering

04 / Experience

The Track Record.

Every role, every result. Read this and ask yourself: do I need someone exactly like this?

NOV 2024 — FEB 2026

Law Offices of Jacob Emrani · Remote, US

Legal / VIP Ops

VIP Client Care Specialist

→Managed high-priority client accounts, ensuring seamless communication and exceptional service delivery.
→Maintained comprehensive records of client interactions and case updates within the firm's CRM.
→Optimized workflow tracking systems to ensure continuity and efficiency in client case management.

APR 2024 — NOV 2024

Labovick Law Group · Remote, US

Legal Assistant

→Drafted and prepared legal documents, including filings through the Odyssey E-filing system.
→Maintained highly organized digital case files and documentation for easy retrieval and compliance.
→Coordinated effectively between attorneys, case managers, and clients to facilitate case progression.

FEB 2023 — APR 2024

Saeedian Law · Remote, US

Legal / Medical

Medical Records & Billing Assistant

→Prepared detailed medical summaries and managed sensitive patient data with high accuracy.
→Drafted legal correspondence and insurance-related documentation.
→Ensured precision in billing processes and records management to support legal claims.

JUN 2021 — FEB 2023

Municipal Planning & Development Office · Cebu, PH

Civil Engineering

Office Civil Engineer

→Prepared detailed cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and comprehensive project plans.
→Developed a custom Excel-based structural estimation tool compliant with NSCP standards.
→Coordinated various infrastructure projects and managed all associated technical documentation.
→Provided critical support for permitting and regulatory compliance processes.

FEB 2019 — MAY 2021

Domaintricks Corporation · Cebu, PH

Site Engineering

Site Acquisition Engineer

→Coordinated permits, site documentation, and regulatory approvals across multiple project sites.
→Conducted site analysis and managed multi-stakeholder project coordination.

05 / Why Hire Me

What Sets Me Apart.

Any VA can follow instructions. I anticipate what's next and take ownership of outcomes.

Minimal Supervision Required

After 3+ years supporting U.S. law firms remotely, I know how to operate independently. I don't wait to be told—I identify what needs doing and do it. Your bottleneck is not my learning curve.

Legal-Specific Expertise

I've worked in personal injury, VIP client care, and medical/billing environments. I understand legal terminology, filing protocols, and client sensitivity. This isn't my first legal role—it's my career.

Proven with U.S. Clients

Three U.S. law firms. EST/PST availability. I understand American legal standards, communication expectations, and professional culture. There's no adjustment period—I'm already calibrated.

Strong Attention to Detail

Legal work has zero tolerance for errors. From medical record summaries to e-filed documents, I deliver accurate, clean, review-ready work the first time—not after multiple rounds of corrections.

Tech-Savvy & Systems-Minded

Clio, Filevine, Odyssey, Salesforce, G-Suite—I'm not learning your tools from scratch. I also build systems: organized file structures, workflow trackers, and documentation that make your entire team more efficient.

Engineering Precision Meets Legal Operations

A licensed civil engineer who moved into legal VA work—I bring structured, analytical thinking to every task. Deadlines are my engineering specs. Accuracy is my building code. Chaos is just a problem waiting to be systematized.

Dariel Cuda.

What I Fix.What I Deliver.